Why George Soros and Democrats Are Fully Invested in This Week’s Wisconsin Court Election

The spotlight is on the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, where liberals currently hold a slim 4-3 majority. On Tuesday, voters will make a choice between a conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, and a liberal candidate, Susan Crawford, to fill a vacant seat that could potentially shift the court’s balance of power to conservatives.

What does this mean? Quite a bit — and it extends beyond Wisconsin’s borders.

If liberals maintain control, the court may reverse the public sector union reforms that were implemented when Scott Walker was Governor, a goal that labor unions have sought for years. Issues including abortion are also anticipated to come under scrutiny.

Republicans currently hold an 18-15 majority in the Wisconsin State Senate and a 54-45 majority in the Wisconsin State Assembly. However, a liberal Supreme Court could derail Republican initiatives.

But there’s much more at stake than just Wisconsin’s political landscape.

Major financial supporters of Crawford, including George Soros and Reid Hoffman, understand that leveraging the court could help them regain control of the U.S. House and impede Trump’s legislative goals. This is particularly significant because the Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to rule on challenges to the congressional districts, where Republicans currently dominate with six out of eight seats.

Redistricting could grant Democrats two additional seats and influence the control of Congress. Supporters of Crawford have even circulated a campaign email emphasizing that this election presents a “chance to put two more House seats in play for 2026,” demonstrating that Democrats are aware of the stakes.

Thus, this state court election is not solely about Wisconsin; it is about who holds power on a national level.

Soros recognized this opportunity early on and contributed $1 million directly to Crawford’s campaign well before the race garnered widespread attention, and his network has raised significantly more funds.

This strategy reflects a classic Soros approach: targeting elections that may not garner much attention but identify societal weaknesses that can be leveraged for broader objectives.

Recall that Soros funded the election of lenient prosecutors in cities across the nation, significantly impacting urban areas to further progressive agendas. He also provided support to a group backing New York City’s Alvin Bragg, who has taken on the role of pursuing legal actions against Donald Trump.

Crawford’s campaign has achieved an unprecedented fundraising total of $24 million to date, excluding PAC contributions. Meanwhile, Republicans are starting to mobilize in response.

Elon Musk has stepped in, donating $3 million to Schimel’s campaign and an estimated $16 million through various channels. Overall, Republicans have matched the fundraising efforts of Democrats, but the pressing concern remains whether it is too late to make a difference.

When the Democrats face setbacks in legislative elections, they often seek to rectify this through the judiciary.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a former Majority Leader, recently boasted about the installation of 235 “progressive” federal judges who have consistently ruled against Trump.

By placing activist judges on the bench, Democrats manipulate the judicial system for their own interests, and the Wisconsin court election exemplifies this tactic.

Democrats are actively undermining the electorate, circumventing voter intent to force through agendas that previously cost them control in elections. Unfortunately, they have often succeeded in this maneuvering.

Let’s hope this time around it will be different. Conservatives and Republican voters cannot afford to be complacent. This election is not merely about the Wisconsin Supreme Court; it has implications for all of us.

William A. Jacobson is a clinical professor of law at Cornell University and the founder of the Equal Protection Project and CriticalRace.org, where Kemberlee Kaye serves as operations and editorial director.