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Crawford's Fundraising Double Schimel's
Susan Crawford is closing out Wisconsin’s race for the Supreme Court with a two-to-one advantage over Brad Schimel.
The latest campaign reports show both a huge advantage for Crawford in both fundraising and spending.
WisPolitics on Tuesday reported that Crawford raised $17.3 million between February 4th and March 17th.
WisPolitics said that included $10.5 million from individual donors.
The same report showed that Crawford has spent $21.3 million so far in her race to replace Justice Ann Walsh Bradley on the state’s high court.
Ad Impact reported that Crawford’s spending was actually higher, hitting nearly $23 million.
Schimel, on the other hand, is reporting $7.3 million in donations between February 4th and March 17th. His campaign report shows that $2.3 million of that came from individual donors.
Schimel has spent $9.5 million in the race so far.
Schimel’s campaign, on Tuesday, said on X that there’s a difference between his donors and the people giving to Crawford.
“80% of Susan Crawford's donors are from outside of Wisconsin. They expect her to deliver them Congressional seats,” the campaign said on Twitter. “Brad Schimel is backed by Wisconsin farmers, law enforcement, hunters, and small business leaders.”
Wisconsin’s political parties are spending millions as well.
WisPolitics reported that the Democratic Party has contributed $5.5 million to Crawford. While the Republican Party has sent $5.1 million to Schimel.
Ad Impact said outside groups are also spending big.
Three pro-Schimel groups have already spent over $15 million on the race. Pro-Crawford groups have spent $7 million.
WisPolitics reported on Monday that total spending in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now at $90 million, and should hit $100 by the time the race is over.
If the race hits the $100 million mark, it would be nearly twice as expensive as the 2023 race which cost over $50 million.
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