In recent weeks, Musk has held town halls across the state, touting its potentially decisive role in the outcome.

At a hearing at City Hall on Monday, the billionaire's attorneys said the prize winners were not randomly chosen.

The judge overseeing the lawsuit against Elon Musk and his $1 million giveaway to registered voters who sign a petition supporting the First and Second amendments has moved up a hearing in the case to Thursday at 10 a.m., bumping it up from Friday, according to a new order.