Musk Voter Payout Probe

Wisconsin officials say Elon Musk likely violated election law with $1 million voter offers.

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Elon Musk Could Still Face Criminal Charges for Trying to Bribe Voters in Wisconsin

Elon Musk may have broken election law by offering $1 million checks to voters, Wisconsin board finds

Elon Musk Possibly Violated Law With Voter Payout Claims

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that Elon Musk violated state election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The bipartisan six-member panel voted 5-1 last week to refer two voter complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office. The prosecutor has 40 days to decide whether to file criminal charges over the payments, which were tied to an election in which Musk’s political action committee spent heavily.

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Elon Musk’s $1 million voter cash giveaway amounted to an improper attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin. The scheme likely violated state election law and could still expose him to criminal accountability.