Elon Musk promoted Brad Schimel, right, against Susan Crawford in a state Supreme Court race that gained national attention. (AP Images)
One example he pointed to is a Wisconsin state law that's fiercely opposed by labor unions there, which ended most collective bargaining rights for government employees when passed in 2011. Fitzgerald helped usher it through as state Senate majority leader at the time.
"They clearly have their sights set on that," Fitzgerald said. "I think they're going to try and come up with some crazy dreamed-up angle on redistricting, and look for a suit that they can weigh in on to try and change the maps before the next election."
Republicans who backed Schimel included Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, while Crawford was supported by prominent liberals like George Soros and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Musk has been heckled by Democrats for his last-minute rally in Wisconsin for the race – where he also offered $1 million each to two attendees.
Pritzker raised particular ire among Republicans, who view him as an out-of-state progressive trying to impose his beliefs on a neighboring state.
"We don't want him determining Wisconsin," Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital before polls closed.
Rep. Bryan Steil addresses the audience at a campaign rally on Aug. 20, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Andy Manis/Getty Images)
"That's why it's crucial that everyone gets out to vote for Brad Schimel," Steil said ahead of the vote.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the two Democrats in the state congressional delegation, Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Mark Pocan, D-Wis., but did not hear back by press time.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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