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July 14, 2026
Wisconsin Elections Commission Confirms Elon Musk Likely Violated Election Law by Offering $1 Million to Voters
- The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that Elon Musk violated state election law by offering $1 million checks to voters before the 2025 Supreme Court election.
- A bipartisan vote of 5-1 led to the referral of complaints against Musk to the Brown County district attorney, who has yet to decide on pursuing charges.
- Musk's political action committee had previously offered $100 to voters opposing 'activist judges', raising additional legal concerns.
4 Sources
- Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board saysJul 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM · ABC News
- Elon Musk's $1M Wisconsin voter giveaway likely was illegal, panel findsJul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM · The Hill
- Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board saysJul 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM · CNBC
- Elon Musk may have broken election law by offering $1 million checks to voters, Wisconsin board findsJul 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM · CBS News