Philadelphia: A Pennsylvania judge ruled on Monday that the $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes run by Elon Musk’s political action committee can continue until the presidential election. Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta did not provide an immediate explanation for his decision, but said a longer ruling would be forthcoming.

According to Anadolu Agency, Musk’s attorneys argued in court that the recipients of the giveaway are not selected at random but are chosen to act as spokespeople for the America PAC, a political action committee formed by Musk. Musk’s lawyer Chris Gober stated that the winners are selected based on their personal stories and will sign a contract with America PAC to serve as spokespeople. “The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance,” Gober said. “We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow.”

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, filed a lawsuit on October 28 to block the contest in Pennsylvania, alleging the pa
youts amounted to an illegal lottery. Despite the legal challenge, Musk, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, has continued to donate to America PAC to promote its voter mobilization and registration efforts.