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Wisconsin panel finds Elon Musk likely violated election law with $1 million voter checks

A Wisconsin panel has found that Elon Musk likely broke state election law by giving $1 million to voters during the 2025 Supreme Court election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission has referred the matter to the Brown County district attorney for potential criminal charges. Musk's financial involvement in the election was significant, with over $100 million spent, but the candidate he supported lost the election.

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A Wisconsin panel has found that Elon Musk likely broke state election law by giving $1 million to voters during the 2025 Supreme Court election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission has referred the matter to the Brown County district attorney for potential criminal charges. Musk's financial involvement in the election was significant, with over $100 million spent, but the candidate he supported lost the election.

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Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says

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Wisconsin panel finds Elon Musk likely violated election law with $1 million voter checks