Elon Musk’s $1 million offers to voters in Wisconsin election were probably illegal bribes, bipartisan panel rules

Elon Musk offered $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which a bipartisan panel found likely violated state anti-bribery laws. The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office, which may pursue criminal charges. Prosecutors have 40 days to decide on next steps.