High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence

Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including $12 million from Elon Musk’s super PAC. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.
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