Democrat’s upset in Wisconsin race sparks hope elsewhere
7 years, 2 months ago

Democrat’s upset in Wisconsin race sparks hope elsewhere

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A small-town medical examiner has given Democrats across the country another shot of hope heading into the fall election by upsetting a Republican legislator in a conservative Wisconsin state Senate district. Patty Schachtner’s victory Tuesday over state Rep. Adam Jarchow marks the 34th legislative seat that has flipped from Republican to Democrat nationwide since President Donald Trump took office last year, according to the national Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, signaling backlash against Trump could fuel a Democratic wave in November. “I think people look at Washington and think there’s not as much getting done as maybe some people had hoped.” Democrats have already made gains elsewhere, including picking up 15 seats in the Virginia state House in November, and in Alabama, where Doug Jones captured a U.S. Senate seat last month. Paul Maslin, a Wisconsin-based national Democratic pollster, said Schachtner’s victory coupled with Jones’ win over Republican Roy Moore for an Alabama U.S. Senate seat in December shows Democrats are building inroads with key suburban voters across the country. His campaign sent out an email saying Democrats are emboldened after Schachtner’s win and he needs donations “to protect everything that we have worked for.” Walker has reported raising $3.7 million over the past six months, more than his eight Democratic challengers combined but less than he collected over the same period four years ago before his last re-election bid.

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Wisconsin Democrats vent, cry and issue call to action to counter Musk and Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Wisconsin Democrats vent, cry and issue call to action to counter Musk and Trump

Associated Press  

SAUK CITY, Wis. — They came to vent and to cry and to exhort. Wikler, who presided over the meeting, put the stakes of the race in stark terms: “We are in a fight for democracy itself.” Here is some of the attendees had to say: Maureen Oostdik, 77, retired public health worker from Lodi Maureen Oostdik answers a question …

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate criticized for attending briefing with Democratic donors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate criticized for attending briefing with Democratic donors

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a “chance to put two more House seats in play,” a move that Republicans say shows that she is committed to redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats. The Wisconsin Republican Party on Wednesday accused Crawford of “selling two of Wisconsin’s …

A Democratic Party at crossroads will elect its new chairman on Saturday
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A Democratic Party at crossroads will elect its new chairman on Saturday

LA Times  

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison’s successor is not expected to be someone endorsing radical change. The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through President Trump’s second presidency. The leading candidates, Minnesota’s Ken Martin and Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, are low-profile state party chairs with few obvious differences in …

“An honest broker”: Wisconsin Democrat "generates excitement" in race for DNC chair
2 months, 3 weeks ago

“An honest broker”: Wisconsin Democrat "generates excitement" in race for DNC chair

Salon  

In the run-up to the Democratic National Committee chair election, Ben Wikler, the Democratic Party chair in Wisconsin, has garnered support from across the party’s ideological spectrum and from all levels of the party. “I knew he was an organizer by training and he had that box checked but he also became a great fundraiser and a great communicator.” Pocan …

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington. “We organize and communicate year-round in every corner of the state — rural, suburban, urban, red, blue and purple areas alike.” …

Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump’s victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump’s victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s election commission leader quietly certified Donald Trump ’s victory on Friday, moving past the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results in the battleground state. Commission Chair Ann Jacobs certified results that show Trump won the state with 1,697,626 votes compared to Democrat Kamala Harris’ 1,668,229 votes during a morning Zoom teleconference that lasted six minutes. …

Wisconsin Election Denier Finally Concedes To Sen. Tammy Baldwin
4 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Election Denier Finally Concedes To Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Eric Hovde, the Republican Senate candidate in Wisconsin who’s been spreading election conspiracy theories since the race was called for Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, finally conceded to her Monday nearly two weeks after the election. “The results from election night were disappointing, particularly in light of the last-minute absentee ballots that were dropped in Milwaukee at 4 …

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race
4 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde conceded defeat on Monday to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in their U.S. Senate race, saying he did not want to “add to political strife through a contentious recount” even though he raised debunked election conspiracies. Hovde, in his concession video, repeated claims he first made last week, saying there were “many troubling issues” …

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledges to work with Trump and calls for less division
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledges to work with Trump and calls for less division

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights. Baldwin outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin, winning by just under 1 point, which was around Trump’s margin …

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin Wins Reelection, Holding Key State For Democrats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin Wins Reelection, Holding Key State For Democrats

Huff Post  

Sen. Tammy Baldwin addresses the crowd before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a campaign event last month in Madison, Wisconsin. via Associated Press Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin was projected to win a third term in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, dispatching Republican businessman Eric Hovde in one of the nation’s hardest-fought Senate races. Her …

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Baldwin wins reelection by defeating a Trump-backed opponent
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Baldwin wins reelection by defeating a Trump-backed opponent

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin won a third term, delivering a victory for Democrats in the swing state that President-elect Donald Trump carried on Tuesday. “The people of Wisconsin have chosen someone who always puts Wisconsin first, someone who shows up, listens, and works with everyone to get the job done.” Baldwin declared victory earlier Wednesday after the …

Donald Trump wins Wisconsin in stunning victory over Kamala Harris in the swing state
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump wins Wisconsin in stunning victory over Kamala Harris in the swing state

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has won the swing state of Wisconsin in a stunning victory over Kamala Harris. Harris supporters looked on in disbelief as results rolled in on Tuesday People leave the election night rally for U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris Your browser does not support iframes. An attendee reacts to early election results at Republican presidential nominee and former …

Democrat Tammy Baldwin clings on to Wisconsin Senate seat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Democrat Tammy Baldwin clings on to Wisconsin Senate seat

Salon  

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has won re-election to a third term, holding a crucial seat for Democrats in a state that cast its lot with President-elect Donald Trump for a second time. Related Republicans win Senate majority as Bernie Moreno wins Ohio While Republicans are projected to gain control of the Senate with at least 52 and possibly as many …

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin will win reelection in Wisconsin, CNN projects
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin will win reelection in Wisconsin, CNN projects

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Tammy Baldwin will win reelection in Wisconsin, CNN projects, in a victory for Senate Democrats trying to defend the so-called blue wall states despite losing them at the presidential level and having already lost their majority in the chamber. Baldwin is projected defeat Republican Eric Hovde in a race that attracted a late flurry of attention after …

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Vie for Two Open Congressional Seats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Vie for Two Open Congressional Seats

Associated Press  

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections, with several congressional races poised to be competitive. In the western Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District, Derrick Van Orden is facing a primary challenge from Rebecca Cooke, a former small-business owner and political activist. Former gas station chain owner Tony Wied emerged from the Republican primary, facing Dr. Kristin …

Trump-Backed Millionaire vs. Baldwin: Wisconsin Senate Race Takes Center Stage
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump-Backed Millionaire vs. Baldwin: Wisconsin Senate Race Takes Center Stage

Associated Press  

Wisconsin's Senate race between Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican Eric Hovde is a key contest for Democrats to retain their majority in the Senate. Baldwin, who has the support of the Farm Bureau, has been focused on bipartisanship and addressing issues such as inflation and crime. Hovde, on the other hand, has emphasized his wealth and conservative stance on …

Trump and Harris to Return to Wisconsin for Crucial Election Rally
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and Harris to Return to Wisconsin for Crucial Election Rally

India Today  

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be visiting Wisconsin again to shore up their support in the state ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The two politicians will be rallying in Milwaukee, a major swing state, to secure crucial votes. This election race is too close to call, and the 10 electoral votes offered by Wisconsin could prove to be …

Wisconsin: A Battleground Where Every Vote Matters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin: A Battleground Where Every Vote Matters

Firstpost  

Wisconsin's diverse voter base and narrow margins make it crucial for any candidate vying for the White House. The state's population is primarily White, with significant Black, Asian and Hispanic communities. Wisconsin's voters tend to focus on key issues such as the economy, healthcare and education, and often prioritize this over party loyalty.

Why Wisconsin Democratic voters are 'super nervous' with just 19 days to go before Election Day
5 months, 1 week ago

Why Wisconsin Democratic voters are 'super nervous' with just 19 days to go before Election Day

Daily Mail  

Wisconsin voters weigh in on the race in the swing state as Election Day looms Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned all across the battleground state of Wisconsin with just 19 days to go before Election Day, but some Democrats there are definitely anxious as the race with former President Trump in the state is shaping up to be a real …

Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy policies and efforts to lower costs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy policies and efforts to lower costs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwest Wisconsin on Sept. 5, using a visit focused on small towns and rural areas to highlight his policies to lower costs and encourage renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Democrats consider Wisconsin to be one of the must-win states in November’s presidential election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. …

Wisconsin primary voters oust more than a half-dozen legislators, setting stage for Dem push in fall
7 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin primary voters oust more than a half-dozen legislators, setting stage for Dem push in fall

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature’s loudest election conspiracy theorist lost her job along with a handful of other incumbent lawmakers in Tuesday’s primary, solidifying the field of contenders as Democrats prepare to mount a major push to retake control of the Assembly for the first time in almost 15 years. Republican Sen. Dan Knodl opted to run for Brandjten’s …

Wisconsin Voters Reject Ballot Questions That Limit Governor’s Power To Spend Federal Money
7 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Voters Reject Ballot Questions That Limit Governor’s Power To Spend Federal Money

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for disaster relief or any other crisis, unless it’s already earmarked. Wisconsin voters also set the field in a closely watched Senate contest Tuesday, with Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who …

Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. The excitement among loyal Democrats lit by Harris replacing Biden has enlivened the party’s base in Wisconsin, particularly in areas where the vice president must run up big …

Kamala Harris kicks off Wisconsin rally, tells voters 2024 election is ‘a choice between freedom and chaos’
8 months ago

Kamala Harris kicks off Wisconsin rally, tells voters 2024 election is ‘a choice between freedom and chaos’

Hindustan Times  

A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she opened her public case against Republican former President Donald Trump by declaring November's election will be "a choice between freedom and chaos.” Harris is in Wisconsin to start her presidential campaign after effectively clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. “She’s prepared to meet this moment …

Wisconsin Republicans scramble to clean up after Trump trashes Milwaukee
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republicans scramble to clean up after Trump trashes Milwaukee

Raw Story  

Republican lawmakers scrambled to clean up the mess after Donald Trump trashed Milwaukee as a "horrible city." The presumptive GOP nominee slandered the host city for this summer's Republican National Convention during a meeting Thursday on Capitol Hill with the party's House delegation, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that lawmakers appeared to be caught off guard by the bombshell …

Democrats commit $7 million to TV ads in 5 key state Senate races
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats commit $7 million to TV ads in 5 key state Senate races

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads in five state Senate races they believe are key to regaining control of the chamber, the biggest ad buy of its kind Democrats in the state have ever made in legislative races. For example, this one ad buy is nearly half of the money Democrats spent in …

Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s presidential primary Tuesday clears the way for a general election campaign that Democrats see as an opportunity unlike any in recent state history. “It’s why, I think, there are consequences far beyond the state Legislature of having the new state legislative maps drawn.” It’s too early to test Wikler’s idea. “Everybody who goes to vote is …

Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district
1 year, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. MADISON, Wis. — The surprise retirement of a GOP congressman in a solidly Republican Wisconsin congressional district has potential candidates weighing a run, even as a former state lawmaker quickly jumped into the race. U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Saturday that he won’t run for a fifth term representing the …

Wisconsin Republican leader stands by fake Trump elector, will keep him on elections commission
1 year, 3 months ago

Wisconsin Republican leader stands by fake Trump elector, will keep him on elections commission

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate on Monday rejected Democrats’ calls to rescind his appointment to the state elections commission, who was one of the Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in 2020. Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said in a statement that his appointee Bob Spindell and the other …

Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to reject commissioner who backed disputed top elections official
1 year, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to reject commissioner who backed disputed top elections official

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate’s elections committee retaliated Tuesday against one of the three Democratic elections commissioners who tried to block them from voting to fire the state’s nonpartisan top elections official earlier this year. The committee voted along party lines against confirming Democratic Commissioner Joseph Czarnezki, who was appointed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission in …

GOP-led Wisconsin Senate votes to fire nonpartisan official targeted by 2020 election skeptics
1 year, 6 months ago

GOP-led Wisconsin Senate votes to fire nonpartisan official targeted by 2020 election skeptics

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Thursday to fire the battleground state’s nonpartisan top elections official, prompting a legal challenge from Democrats who say the vote was illegitimate. Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul said in a lawsuit that Senate Republicans don’t have the authority to oust Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and accused them of attacking the …

Second Wisconsin Republican announces bid to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin
1 year, 6 months ago

Second Wisconsin Republican announces bid to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A second Republican with little name recognition is entering the U.S. Senate race to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, whose 2024 push for reelection is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate contests in the nation. Trempealeau County Board Supervisor Stacey Klein filed to run on Tuesday and said she would make …

Senate committee recommends firing Wisconsin’s top elections official in process Democrats dispute
1 year, 6 months ago

Senate committee recommends firing Wisconsin’s top elections official in process Democrats dispute

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A Republican-controlled committee on Monday recommended firing Wisconsin’s top elections official rather than reappointing her, clearing the way for a vote by the full GOP-led state Senate as soon as Thursday. The Senate elections committee voted 3-1 along party lines, with one Democrat abstaining, against confirming nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe for a second term. …

'Breathtaking contempt': GOP blasted for working to silence Wisconsin opposition
1 year, 6 months ago

'Breathtaking contempt': GOP blasted for working to silence Wisconsin opposition

Raw Story  

The extent to which Wisconsin Republicans have used gerrymandering to solidify their grip on power shows “breathtaking contempt’ for residents, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie wrote Friday. Bouie notes that Republicans in 2012 captured 60 percent of the state’s Assembly seats despite garnering a minority of the statewide vote that year. And Bouie contends that Wisconsin Republicans are moving …

Third Democrat launches bid for western Wisconsin swing congressional district
1 year, 6 months ago

Third Democrat launches bid for western Wisconsin swing congressional district

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. MADISON, Wis. — A third Democratic candidate has announced that she’s running for a western Wisconsin congressional seat held by freshman Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in one of the presidential battleground state’s swing districts. Former La Crosse County Board Chair Tara Johnson on Wednesday joined former small-business owner Rebecca …

Battle over Wisconsin’s top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

Battle over Wisconsin’s top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A fight over whether Wisconsin’s top elections official will keep her job has potential implications for the 2024 presidential contest in a perennial battleground where statewide margins are typically razor thin. “The conspiracy theorists are going to jump at anything,” said Kevin Kennedy, who was Wisconsin’s top elections official for 34 years before retiring in 2016 from …

Wisconsin Republicans try to force vote on reappointment of nonpartisan election leader
1 year, 8 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans try to force vote on reappointment of nonpartisan election leader

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate, in a surprise move Wednesday night, proceeded with trying to force a vote on firing the state’s nonpartisan top elections official before the 2024 presidential election. The Republican move was an attempt to get around Democrats on the Wisconsin Elections Commission who a day earlier tried to block the Senate from …

Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official
1 year, 9 months ago

Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A vote on the future of Wisconsin’s top elections official ended in partisan deadlock Tuesday amid Republican calls for the nonpartisan administrator of the statewide elections commission to resign over how she ran the 2020 presidential contest. “I have a very clear intent here, and that is to make sure that our commission, our agency, our local …

This Under-The-Radar Wisconsin Race Has Big Implications For The State’s Future
1 year, 11 months ago

This Under-The-Radar Wisconsin Race Has Big Implications For The State’s Future

Huff Post  

Jodi Habush Sinykin speaks to voters at a March 23 fundraiser in the Milwaukee suburbs. Daniel Marans/HuffPost MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. ― When Jodi Habush Sinykin, a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin state Senate, explains why she’s running, she speaks about Wisconsin being at a “tipping point” for abortion rights, “democracy” and “our local community’s well-being.” But Habush Sinykin, an attorney with …

Trump-backed state lawmaker loses Wisconsin primary
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump-backed state lawmaker loses Wisconsin primary

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A Republican lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump was defeated Tuesday by a fellow state legislator in a three-way GOP primary for an open state Senate seat representing Milwaukee’s northern suburbs. State Rep. Dan Knodl of Germantown beat Trump-backed state Rep. Janel Brandtjen and Thienesville Village President Van Mobley in the 8th Senate District primary. A …

Trump endorses extreme MAGA candidate Wisconsin Dems are reportedly 'giddy' to face
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump endorses extreme MAGA candidate Wisconsin Dems are reportedly 'giddy' to face

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night made an endorsement that could make Wisconsin Democrats very happy. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the former president heaped praise upon Janel Brandtjen, a state senate candidate whom Wisconsin Democrats are reportedly "giddy" about facing given her extremist stances on a wide range of issues, most notably her insistence that the 2020 …

Wisconsin Dems 'giddy' about MAGA candidate who has been disavowed by her own party: NYT
2 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Dems 'giddy' about MAGA candidate who has been disavowed by her own party: NYT

Raw Story  

Democrats across America last year engaged in a controversial and oft-criticized strategy that involved prompting extreme MAGA candidates in Republican primaries in the hopes that they would be easier to defeat in general elections. Because of this success, reports the New York Times, the Wisconsin Democratic Party is now promoting the candidacy of Janel Brandtjen, a Trump-loving election denier who …

Democrats surprise Republicans in battleground Wisconsin
2 years, 4 months ago

Democrats surprise Republicans in battleground Wisconsin

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democrats outperformed expectations during the midterm elections in battleground Wisconsin, leaving Republicans shocked at the narrower than expected win by two-term incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson and a further eroding of support in reliably conservative Milwaukee suburbs. “Wisconsin remains the nation’s premier battleground state,” said Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. “Instead, this is a state where Democrats …

Wisconsin Dems’ good night includes blocking supermajorities
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Dems’ good night includes blocking supermajorities

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats scored a major victory in Tuesday’s election when they staved off Republican hopes to win supermajorities that would have allowed them to legislate without fear of vetoes by a Democratic governor. With enough votes to override Evers, the GOP could have dramatically reworked state politics over the next two-year legislative session — including reshaping election …

Wisconsin Republicans’ bid for supermajorities in doubt
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans’ bid for supermajorities in doubt

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans’ push to establish veto-proof legislative supermajorities Tuesday looked doubtful as they trailed in key races they needed to flip. If you don’t support public schools but you’re a believer in voucher schools, it will be a dream come true for you, too.” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Republicans said before Tuesday’s election that supermajorities would …

Twelve competitive legislative races could determine whether Republicans win a supermajority in Wisconsin
2 years, 5 months ago

Twelve competitive legislative races could determine whether Republicans win a supermajority in Wisconsin

Raw Story  

Wisconsin’s elections are underway with early in-person voting starting this week and Election Day on Nov. 8 less than two weeks away. The goal is so important that State Treasurer and former U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski converted her campaign into a PAC dedicated to protecting Evers’ veto power by electing Democratic women in key competitive races. District 84: LuAnn …

Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races
2 years, 7 months ago

Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races

Associated Press  

Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette has won his Democratic primary, advancing to a general election in which Republicans hope to win back the seat and give it power over elections. “My message is simple and very clear: I think we in Wisconsin want to keep partisan politics out of the election process the way we have for …

Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground
2 years, 7 months ago

Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Both candidates falsely claim the 2020 election was rigged, though Kleefisch has said decertifying …

Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. Johnson
2 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. Johnson

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats looking to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson focused their attacks on him Sunday, and not each other, as the eight candidates made their case to party activists at the state convention held six weeks before the primary. The Democratic Senate candidates blasted Johnson for his attempt to deliver fake Republican Electoral College ballots to then-Vice …

Wisconsin Democrats face hard road in Senate, governor races
2 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats face hard road in Senate, governor races

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats gathering for their annual state convention this weekend are focused on reelecting Gov. Tony Evers and defeating Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, but also know that history is against them in the midterm year and voters face high inflation, rising gas prices and growing concerns about a recession. But the poll also showed Republicans are more …

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