The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, although involving only a single seat competition, has already become one of the most expensive and contentious battles of the new year. This election is not only about the control of the seven-member court, but also about the fate of a 19th-century abortion ban. The outcome of this election will serve as a litmus test for how voters in a crucial swing state view Republican and Democratic politics in the first few months of President Trump’s presidency. At the same time, it highlights the role of the judiciary in addressing thorny issues deeply dividing the American people, ranging from the future of abortion in the post-Dobbs era to union protections for public-sector workers. The fundraising amount for this election is expected to exceed the $51 million of the previous Supreme Court election in the state in 2023, setting a record for national judicial elections. This election has become a focal point of power struggle among various factions, including billionaires like George Soros and Diane Hendricks. This election is considered a major spectacle, with all parties vying for a place in the election outcome.