While the turnout doesn’t rival the 2024 presidential election, unofficial numbers show an increase in ballots cast compared to previous April elections.
In any other American era, Schimel’s concession wouldn’t be unusual, but the nation’s politics have opened a fissure between those who trust election results and those who don’t.
Trump, Musk and other Republican leaders fear that Crawford’s win means the court controlled 4-3 by liberals will redraw Wisconsin’s congressional lines in a way that could result in the Democrats picking up at least two seats and helping the party regain the majority.
Musk and his affiliated groups sunk at least $21 million into the race and paid three voters $1 million each for signing a petition in an effort to goose turnout.
By MARK KENNEDY and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
The versatile actor played flying ace Iceman opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun,” played Batman in “Batman Forever” and singer Jim Morrison in the biopic “The Doors.”
