Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending tops $42M, Protasiewicz holds $6M advantage

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race has been one of the most expensive in the state's history, with spending topping $42 million. The race has been closely watched by both political parties, as the outcome could have a significant impact on the state's legal landscape. The race pits incumbent Justice Rebecca Dallet against challenger Judge Michael Screnock. Dallet is seen as the more liberal candidate, while Screnock is viewed as more conservative. The race has been heavily influenced by outside groups, with both sides receiving significant support from political action committees (PACs) and other organizations. Despite the heavy spending, one candidate has a significant advantage in terms of fundraising. Dallet has raised over $6 million more than Screnock, with much of her support coming from labor unions and progressive groups. Screnock, on the other hand, has received significant support from business groups and conservative organizations. The high level of spending in the race has raised concerns about the influence of money in politics. Some have called for stricter campaign finance laws to limit the amount of money that can be spent on judicial races. Others argue that the spending is necessary to ensure that candidates can get their message out to voters. Regardless of the outcome of the race, it is clear that money will continue to play a significant role in Wisconsin's judicial elections. As long as outside groups are allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money to support their preferred candidates, the influence of money in politics will remain a major issue. It is up to lawmakers and voters to decide whether this is a problem that needs to be addressed.