The race for a critical Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is turning into a high-stakes showdown.
On one side is conservative judge Brad Schimel, a former Wisconsin Attorney General with a strong record on law and order.
On the other is liberal judge Susan Crawford, who is facing growing criticism for misleading voters about Schimel’s record.
Now, Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a 527 PAC, has sent Crawford a cease-and-desist letter, demanding she stop spreading false and deceptive statements about Schimel.
Crawford’s False Claims Exposed
The letter from Fair Elections Wisconsin accuses Crawford of running dishonest attack ads and making blatantly false claims about Schimel’s record.
One of the most egregious examples is her false claim about rape kits.
Crawford and her campaign have accused Schimel of ignoring 6,000 untested rape kits while serving as Attorney General. But records from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) prove otherwise.
Here are the facts:
- When Schimel took office in 2015, Wisconsin had a backlog of about 6,000 untested rape kits, some dating back to the 1980s.
- By 2018, Schimel’s team had already tested more than 4,000 of these kits.
- By the end of his term, every kit that needed to be tested was tested.
- Schimel implemented a system to prevent future backlogs, ensuring victims no longer had to wait years for justice.
Despite this clear record, Crawford has continued to push a false narrative. The cease-and-desist letter demands that she retract her statements immediately.
Crawford’s Soft-on-Crime Record
While falsely attacking Schimel, Crawford has a troubling judicial record herself.
She has been criticized for going easy on violent criminals, including those convicted of child sexual assault.
One glaring example involves Curtis O’Brien, a Wisconsin man charged with the repeated sexual assault of a 5-year-old child.
- In June 2020, Crawford set O’Brien’s bond at just $500—a signature bond requiring no upfront payment.
- He was released the next day, despite living near an elementary school.
- While out on bond, O’Brien was allowed to go to work, go to the gym, stay at a hotel, and walk his dog.
Many voters are asking: Why does Crawford go easy on child predators but attack Schimel for doing his job?
More Falsehoods from Crawford’s Campaign
The cease-and-desist letter also calls out several other false claims made by Crawford’s campaign:
- ABORTION: Crawford falsely claimed Schimel supports Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law. In reality, Schimel has said he has no personal position on abortion policy and believes the issue should be decided by voters or the state legislature.
- VOTER SUPPRESSION: Crawford falsely accused Schimel of supporting voter suppression. The truth? Schimel supports voter ID laws, which most Americans—including a majority of Wisconsin voters—see as common sense election security.
- CORRUPTION: Crawford falsely alleged that Schimel is corrupt, implying he took bribes to change legal opinions. No evidence supports this.
Liberal Donors Pour Millions into Crawford’s Campaign
If Schimel loses, liberal justices will have a solid majority on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. That’s why out-of-state billionaires are pouring massive amounts of money into Crawford’s campaign.
- Over the past five years, donors like George Soros, J.B. Pritzker, and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman have funneled more than $63 million into Wisconsin Democratic campaigns.
- In the last Supreme Court race, 97% of all out-of-state donations went to the liberal candidate.
- This year, Crawford is on track to outraise Schimel at least 2-to-1, thanks to deep-pocketed donors from California and New York.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has backed efforts to support Schimel significantly, donating $5 million to groups fighting for election integrity.
The contrast is clear—Crawford is funded by the same billionaires pushing radical policies in liberal states, while Schimel is backed by those who want to restore fairness in Wisconsin.
Why This Race Matters for Wisconsin and America
If Crawford wins, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will tilt further left, paving the way for:
✅ Radical abortion policies that strip away protections for the unborn.
✅ Rolling back voter ID laws, making elections more vulnerable to fraud.
✅ Eliminating Act 10, a law that has saved taxpayers $30 billion by limiting government union power.
✅ Liberal activism from the bench, setting dangerous precedents for the rest of the country.
On the other hand, a Schimel victory would shift the court back to a conservative majority, ensuring that common sense policies stay in place.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is not just about Wisconsin. It’s about the future of America. If conservatives want to protect law and order, election integrity, and fiscal responsibility, they must rally behind Brad Schimel.
Election Day is April 1. The choice is clear.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
