Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Condemns Elon Musk's Blatantly Illegal Vote-Buying Scheme to Save Brad Schimel

March 28, 2025

MADISON, WI - Last night (March 27th) in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions of dollars) for voting—directly violating Wisconsin state law:

As nonpartisan election law expert Rick Hasen wrote this morning, “Musk’s activities appear to violate the plain meaning of the statute. He’s offering a chance to win a million dollars, which is a thing of value, and it’s only offered to people who have voted.”

In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: 

“Elon Musk has committed a blatant felony by offering money for votes in order to help Brad Schimel. Musk’s illegal election bribery scheme to put Brad Schimel on the Supreme Court is a chainsaw attack on democracy and the rule of law in Wisconsin and our nation. 

Elon Musk should be brought to justice for his illegal attempt to buy votes for Brad Schimel, and Brad Schimel should immediately condemn Musk’s crimes and disavow his continued involvement in his campaign. If Schimel does not immediately call on Musk to end this criminal activity, we can only assume he is complicit.

Law enforcement must act now before this goes any further. Musk’s crime to assist Brad Schimel has already been committed, and if Elon Musk sets foot in Wisconsin, he should be placed in handcuffs and held accountable—just like any other criminal. Musk can have his day in court, but he cannot buy the court.”

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