Elon Musk is paying voters again ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
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Elon Musk is currently focusing his efforts and financial resources on the crucial Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where his America PAC is incentivizing registered voters to sign a petition against activist judges by offering $100. This tactic, which may skirt election laws, raises eyebrows among experts who debate its legality. With over $76 million already poured into the election, Musk's affiliated groups are attempting to bolster conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who is lagging behind his opponent Susan Crawford. The petition allows the PAC to gather contact information, enabling targeted campaign efforts without ensuring those who sign actually vote.
Elon Musk is offering $100 to Wisconsin voters who sign a petition against 'activist judges', aiming to influence the state's Supreme Court election, despite legal ambiguity.
The tactic of incentivizing petition signing is ambiguous legally, with some experts arguing it skirts election laws as it doesn't require actual voting, while others disagree.
Musk's affiliated groups have invested over $14 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel in a high-stakes State Supreme Court race against liberal candidates.
Musk's America PAC aims to gather voter contact information through the petition process, allowing targeted outreach as the election approaches, without confirming actual voting.
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