A political action committee supported financially by
Elon Musk
Has announced the initial $1 million victor in its lawsuit against “activist judges” in Wisconsin.
The
America PAC petition
, supported by the millionaire
Tesla
CEO to impact the state’s forthcoming
Supreme Court
election, offers $100 to each Wisconsin resident who signs a petition opposing “judges who impose their own views” and it pledges $1 million daily to participants.
reached out to America PAC through an email for further details about the procedure.
The Context
The outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election will decide who controls the top judicial body in the state, potentially influencing decisions on topics such as reproductive rights, labor unions, electoral regulations, and district boundaries. This contest pits liberal nominee Crawford against conservative ex-State Solicitor General Brad Schimel.
What To Know
On Wednesday, America PAC disclosed that Scott A., hailing from Green Bay, was the organization’s first “million-dollar spokesperson,” as shared through social media channels.
Musk retweeted the message, stating that it was “thrilling to announce our initial prize of one million dollars for backing our campaign against activist judges in Wisconsin.” He also mentioned that “the following one-million-dollar reward will be unveiled in forty-eight hours.”
The petition urges voters to stand against “activists” within the judicial system, stating on the website: “Judges ought to interpret laws based on what they say, rather than altering them to align with their individual or political objectives.”
By signing here, I refuse to accept the actions of activist judges who enforce their personal opinions and call for a judicial system that acknowledges its duty—to interpret laws rather than create them.
The petition drive was initiated shortly after early voting started in Wisconsin and mirrors strategies employed by organizations linked to Musk throughout the 2024 presidential election season. At that time, these groups offered daily prizes of $1 million to those who signed a comparable petition advocating for the First and Second Amendments in key battleground states.
As reported by WisPolitics, America PAC subsequently acknowledged in court that
The million-dollar prizes were not arbitrary.
, but these were provided to individuals considered appropriate “representatives” for the PAC’s message.
Musk, who became the foremost contributor in the 2024 electoral race, significantly increased his political engagement this year by donating $2 million to Wisconsin.
Republicans
In just March, according to WisPolitics
.
How To Enter
To be eligible for the $1 million petition prize from America PAC, people need to:
- Register as a voter in Wisconsin.
- Sign the online petition organized by America PAC before midnight on April 1st.
- Supply your complete name, residential address, electronic mail, and contact telephone number.
- Agree to get repeated text messages and phone calls from America PAC.
The PAC has not revealed the complete set of rules used to pick million-dollar recipients, but previous legal disputes have shown that the selection process isn’t arbitrary and hinges on how suitable the candidates are as representatives for their cause.
What People Are Saying
Elon Musk
shared on his social networking page X
, formerly
Twitter
, in January: “It’s crucial to cast your ballot”
Republican
For the Wisconsin Supreme Court to stop voter fraud.
Derrick Honeyman, who speaks for Susan Crawford’s campaign, informed
:
We have always considered Brad Schimel to be a poor candidate due to his push for an extreme abortion ban that would roll Wisconsin’s policies back to 1849.
It appears that Schimel is so inadequate as a candidate that Elon Musk will expend unlimited resources to bolster Schimel’s struggling campaign. This is an unethical effort aimed at purchasing sway over the Supreme Court for his corporation’s legal battle. Such actions are corrupt, excessive, and shameful for both our state and judicial system. On election day, Wisconsin voters should support the equitable and sensible choice by casting their ballots for Judge Susan Crawford.
reached out to Schimel’s spokesperson through an emailed request for their input.
Groups backed by Musk have invested $10 million in supporting Schimel, according to The Associated Press. Tesla is currently involved in legal action against Wisconsin due to a ruling that prevents them from establishing dealerships within the state. This lawsuit might ultimately be heard by the state’s highest court.
What Happens Next
The drive to gather signatures is scheduled to wrap up on April 1, which coincides with the election day in Wisconsin. The result of the contest between Crawford and Schimel will decide who controls the court for at least the coming two years.
Musk’s political action committee (PAC) has indicated it plans to apply this campaigning strategy in various other states during the 2026 midterm elections.
Updated on March 27 at 10:26 a.m. ET: The piece has been revised to include remarks from Susan Crawford’s representative.
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