Top Republican leaders are sounding the alarm over Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, saying a loss in April could do more than just tilt the court to the left — it could hand Democrats a chance to redraw congressional maps and shift the balance in the U.S. House.
President Donald Trump endorsed conservative candidate Brad Schimel in a Truth Social post, calling the election “very important” and urging his base to vote early. He said Schimel’s opponent, Susan Crawford, would advance a radical agenda from the bench if she wins.
Schimel, a former attorney general and current Waukesha County judge, said Wisconsin voters must act now to protect their state’s future. He said Trump’s backing highlights just how serious the stakes have become.
Wisconsin election for the state supreme court is critical. Frens in WI, Trump is asking you to vote early. We need to stop these radical activist judges.https://t.co/i77NyYGBJohttps://t.co/R3uEIIIIOQ pic.twitter.com/JrCK2XVa1B
— Nevs (@Nevstv) March 22, 2025
GOP Chairman Brian Schimming said Democrats have been caught openly discussing their desire to use this election to help win two congressional seats by 2026. He cited an email sent by party officials and donors that described the court race as a path to shift power in Washington.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election April 1st, 2025 is critical to the success of MAGA and the Trump Presidency. Brad Schimel must win! https://t.co/5pMwtLbg8r
— CrosscutSaw (@saw_crosscut) March 6, 2025
The contest has become the most expensive court race in U.S. history, with tens of millions in outside money flooding the state. Groups linked to Elon Musk and George Soros are on opposite sides of the fight.
IT’S TIME TO ACT NOW🚨🇺🇸
There is a critical election on April 1st to reclaim the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and TPAction is deploying hundreds of patriots to travel to Wisconsin and chase ballots ⚡️
Winning Wisconsin in 2025 isn't just about securing a Supreme Court seat—it’s… pic.twitter.com/uZe1ngL2Cf
— Driena Sixto (@DrienaSixto) March 11, 2025
With early voting underway, Trump’s allies are working to turn out the same base that helped him win Wisconsin in 2024. Trump Jr. appeared with conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk at a rally, where he called the court race a key battleground in the larger political war.
Brett Favre is endorsing Brad Schimmel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, urging voters to “keep Wisconsin and America winning” by supporting Schimmel on April 1. Linking Schimmel’s NFL fame with Wisconsin pride is intended to boost conservative turnout in this critical election pic.twitter.com/euotnpWDOP
— Victoria🌱 (@Victoria18688) March 23, 2025
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has already reversed a number of conservative victories in the last year. A win for Schimel would give Republicans a chance to regain control and block future liberal rulings.
Schimel told voters that flipping the court could help stop left-wing legal challenges aimed at dismantling Trump’s accomplishments. He also warned that sitting out this race could allow Democrats to control the court for years.
