WisPolitics tallied $107 million in total spending on the race, including $2 million contributed by Soros to the Wisconsin Democratic Party.

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The liberal prevailed in a technically nonpartisan Wisconsin State Supreme Court race that took on national importance. Voter turnout is an indication that Americans remain deeply engaged in the electoral process.