Liberal Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat Despite Trump-Backed Opposition
In Wisconsin's Supreme Court election on Tuesday, liberal judge Susan Crawford defeated Trump-endorsed conservative Brad Schimel, despite significant financial backing from Trump's adviser Elon Musk. The race was seen as a test of public sentiment, especially as the court holds sway over key issues like voting district boundaries. Trump's endorsement of Schimel, whom he called a "Patriot," failed to sway voters against Crawford, labeled by Trump as a "Radical Left Liberal."
Meanwhile, Trump celebrated victories in two Florida House special elections, where Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won in strong GOP districts. These wins allowed Trump to claim credit for maintaining Republican control, asserting his endorsements outweighed Democratic opposition. The contrasting outcomes highlight shifting political dynamics, with Wisconsin's liberal win potentially altering the ideological balance of its high court, while Trump's influence remains firm in Republican-dominated areas.
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2025年4月のウィスコンシン州最高裁判所選挙において、リベラル派のスーザン・クロフォード判事が、ドナルド・トランプ前大統領の支持を受けた保守派ブラッド・シメル候補を破って当選した。トランプはシメルを「愛国者」と称し、クロフォードを「急進的左翼」と非難していたが、結果は有権者の支持を得られなかった。選挙は投票区の区割りなど重要課題に影響を与えるため注目されていた。一方、フロリダ州では共和党地盤の下院補選でトランプ支持候補が勝利し、トランプは自身の影響力の強さをアピールした。この記事は、州によって異なるトランプの影響力や、司法・政治のイデオロギーの転換を示唆している。