In the state election, Judge Susan Crawford secured a whopping 55 percent of the vote, while the Musk-backed Judge Brad Schimel captured only 45 percent. While the position is nonpartisan, this election still determined the court’s ideological lean. Crawford was backed by Democrats, while Schimel was backed by Republicans.

Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared with 2024 in each key race.

Democrats have found a unifying message — and it’s not about Trump, or Biden, or even democracy in the abstract. It’s about Elon Musk. It’s about power. And for once, they’re not shying away from the fight.