Elon Musk likely broke law with $1 million voter checks, Elections Commission says

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 299

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, likely broke the law when he gave $1 million checks to voters ahead of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the state’s elections commission decided last week.

In a closed session during its meeting last week, the commission voted 5-1 to refer two complaints to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office alleging that Musk violated the state law against election bribery. The office has 40 days to decide …

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