As the elections in Wisconsin and Florida approach, a significant amount of money, advertisements, and political activity from national figures have been poured into these races. In Wisconsin, the most expensive state Supreme Court race in history between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel has attracted over $70 million in TV ads. Billionaire Elon Musk has played a major role in funding Schimel’s campaign, with his super PAC, America PAC, spending $12.2 million and Musk personally donating $3 million to the state Republican Party. Musk’s involvement in the race has also been highlighted by his numerous social media posts about it.
Early voting in Wisconsin has seen an increase compared to previous years, raising questions about total turnout on Election Day. In Florida, early voting numbers show Democrats overperforming their registration, indicating potential success for the party in the special elections. Despite concerns over Democratic fundraising, the heavily Republican districts in Florida give GOP candidates a significant advantage. Winning these districts would secure a slightly wider majority for House Republicans as they begin to consider President Trump’s budget and tax proposals. With a narrow 218-213 majority in the House, recapturing the Florida seats would give Republicans more flexibility in passing bills with fewer dissenting votes. Ultimately, the results of these elections will have a significant impact on the balance of power and legislative agenda in Congress.
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