Wisconsin Officials Find Probable Cause Elon Musk Violated Election Bribery Laws Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Jul 14, 2026, 02:36pm EDTToplineThe Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Friday to send two complaints to prosecutors alleging Elon Musk violated state election laws by writing checks to voters last year, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported—after Musk invested tens of millions of dollars to support failed conservative candidate Brad Schimel. Elon Musk gives a $1 million check to Nicholas Jacobs during a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on March 30, 2025. (Photo by ROBIN LEGRAND/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe commission voted 5-1 finding probable cause Musk violated the state’s election bribery statute when he offered money to people who voted in the 2025 election.This is a developing story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video