Wisconsin election news
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Democrats vying for western Wisconsin House seat won't hold TV debate
The winner of the primary will face freshman Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November.
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Tammy Baldwin campaign raised $2.5 million in July. Campaign has raised a total of $28 million.
Baldwin has raised $28 million since launching her campaign for a third term in the Senate.
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Kamala Harris to campaign with running mate in western Wisconsin next week
The stop in western Wisconsin is part of a battleground tour that includes visits to Philadelphia, Detroit, Raleigh, Savannah, Phoenix and Las Vegas.
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Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Wisconsin next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with stops in seven swing states stretching from Pennsylvania to Nevada, her campaign said Tuesday. The planned tour is the latest sign of the whirlwind pace at which Harris has gone from President Joe […]
6 min read - USWausau Daily Herald
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 87th Assembly seat
Brent Jacobson and Cory Sillars will face off in the Aug. 13 primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election.
6 min read - USSuperior Telegram, Wis.
Stroud, Adams show where they stand ahead of Assembly primary
Jul. 30—SUPERIOR — Voters in the 73rd District will choose between two Democratic candidates in the Aug. 13 primary. The winner will face Republican candidate Frank Kostka of Ashland in the Nov. 5 election. The district includes northern Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas counties after the Legislature adopted new maps earlier this year. Age: 43 Community of residence: Ashland Occupation: Professor ...
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With less than 100 days, both Harris and Trump commit to Wisconsin ground game
With less than 100 days until the presidential election, Wisconsin remains a key state for both campaigns.
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The RNC was in Wisconsin. How will it affect voter sentiment in WOW counties around Milwaukee
After Trump's assassination attempt and Harris' entrance to the race, both parties have seen a boost in a formerly static presidential race.
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Wisconsin primary election guide for Aug. 13: Referendum questions, candidates, drop boxes, early voting
The candidates who advance from this election will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, which will also include the presidential contest.
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There's a special election in part of Milwaukee County today. Here's what to know.
State Rep. Dora Drake won the July 2 primary. She's the only candidate on Tuesday's ballot.
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Uncertainty, fear, exhaustion: Election anxiety is real and impacting Wisconsinites
As we approach partisan elections, more people are calling 988 Wisconsin Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. They're stressed, angry and exhausted.
6 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
88th Assembly District: Republicans Benjamin Franklin and Phil Collins meet in August primary
The winner will secure the GOP nomination and go on to face Democrat Christy Welch.
4 min read - USMarshfield News Herald
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 86th Assembly seat
John Spiros, Donna Rozar and Trine Spindler will face off in the Aug. 13 primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election.
11 min read - USLeader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be ...
2 min read - PoliticsWFRV Green Bay
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most of it toward small businesses and […]
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What to know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago: when, where, speakers, VP announcement
The convention will kick off in Chicago next month.
4 min read - USWFRV Green Bay
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedure in battleground Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday that challenged absentee voting procedures, preventing administrative headaches for local election clerks and hundreds of thousands of voters in the politically volatile swing state ahead of fall elections. The ruling stems from a lawsuit Thomas Oldenberg, a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin, filed in February. […]
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Andre Jacque may be using his state campaign fund to help out with his congressional race
Sen. Jacque has doled out $23,500 from his state account to fellow lawmakers and others, who then donated that amount and more to his federal race.
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To conservative environmentalists, Trump could have been better, could have been worse
Young environmentalists believe this is the last election that climate deniers or skeptics will have a voice in the GOP.
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Meet the candidates running in the Republican primary for Marathon County treasurer
Marathon County Republican Party voters will choose between incumbent Connie Beyersdorff and challenger Jen Seliger in the Aug. 13 primary election.
4 min read - PoliticsWFRV Green Bay
Brown County Democrats launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says ‘Harris offers familiar failed policies’
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple of weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic […]
2 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
55th Assembly District: Republicans Nate Gustafson and Michael Schraa meet in August primary
The new electoral maps have two incumbents squaring off in the Republican primary.
5 min read - USLeader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
New judge appointed for Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire County has a new judge with Gov. Tony Evers’ appointment of Douglas Hoffer to the county’s second branch judgeship. Hoffer will succeed Judge Michael Schumacher, who has resigned. Hoffer’s term will end July 31, 2025. Hoffer is no stranger to Eau Claire legal circles, working in the city attorney’s office since 2013, according to the announcement of his appointment. ...
2 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Northeastern Wisconsin business leaders, mayors urge civility, voting over partisanship, anger
Green Bay, Fox Cities and Manitowoc area CEOs want more businesses to encourage workers to vote
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6th Assembly District: Republicans Peter Schmidt and Elijah Behnke meet in August primary
The winner will secure the GOP nomination and go on to face Democrat Shirley Hinze of Shawano County.
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Meet the candidates running in the Republican primary for Marathon County clerk
Marathon County Republican Party voters will choose between incumbent Kim Trueblood and challenger Toshia Ranallo in the Aug. 13 primary election.
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‘Very substantial gain’: Emerson College Poll director, desperate voters react to latest poll
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The most highly sought after demographic for political campaigns, only five percent of Wisconsin voters remain undecided in the 2024 presidential race, according to the Emerson College-Local 5 poll just out on Thursday. “We’ve got a sizable number who are undecided. And even in the media news cycle, things will […]
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Economy takes center stage at debate of Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District Republicans
The top vote-getter in the Aug. 13 primary will be on the ballot for the general election in November.
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Kamala Harris campaign set to launch door knocking effort in Wisconsin with 100 days to election
More than 1,000 volunteers will be knocking on doors across the critical swing state, according to her campaign.
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Kamala Harris' West Allis rally is featured in her first presidential campaign video
Harris held her first presidential campaign rally Tuesday at West Allis Central High School.
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Fate of Sheboygan middle school rebuilds will go to $121M referendum this fall
The referendum amount of $121 million would support the rebuilds of Urban and Farnsworth middle schools.
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Bice: Cooke says she's a political outsider but raked in nearly $200K for political work
In the years leading up to her first campaign in 2021, Democrat Rebecca Cooke worked as a professional fundraiser for candidates across the country.
5 min read - USGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Why is the De Pere School Board considering another referendum? Here's what to know
The De Pere School District is proposing a capital referendum to address building issues.
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Assembly District 1: Republicans Rep. Joel Kitchens and Milt Swagel meet in August primary
Rep. Joel Kitchens and Milt Swagel will face off in August Republican primary. The winner will go on to face Democrat Renee Paplham in November.
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New WFRV Local 5 Poll: Former President Trump tied with Vice President Harris in Wisconsin following Biden’s dropout
(WFRV) – Ever since the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle on June 27, Vice President Kamala Harris has become a major factor in the polls for the upcoming election. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Harris is the heavy favorite to be the Democratic nominee. According to a WFRV […]
3 min read - USStevens Point Journal
Meet the Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional seat
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson will face off in the Aug. 13 primary to represent the Democratic Party in the November election.
12 min read - USLeader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
City of Eau Claire hosts in-person absentee voting
Correction This story has been corrected to give the correct election information for the in-person absentee voting. In the original article, it had been stated that the absentee voting would be for the Nov. 5 General election. It has been corrected to say that the absentee voting is for the Aug. 13. Partisan Primary election. EAU CLAIRE — The City of Eau Claire is offering in-person absentee ...
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Forum will look at election integrity, show off voting equipment
MENOMONIE — A forum will be held in Menomonie tonight to discuss election integrity in the Chippewa Valley and across Wisconsin. Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil said the plan is to discuss the safety of absentee ballots, drop boxes, early voting, and have demonstrations of voting tabulators and Badger Book devices. He wants to address the “perpetual lies” he hears about rigged voting systems, ...
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MPS board recall; over 37k signatures gathered, questions arise
Organizers of the effort to recall half of the Milwaukee Public Schools school board say they've gathered 37,000 signatures, and they're looking for more.
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Trump says 'Milwaukee was beautiful' following the RNC, refers to Giannis Antetokounmpo as 'The Greek'
Speaking at a rally Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said, "The stadium (Fiserv Forum) was beautiful. Milwaukee was beautiful."
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Biden to address nation; what Wisconsin voters want to hear
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening to talk about his decision to drop out of the 2024 election race.
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'An entirely new energy': Black voters see jolt of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris' rise
Leaders of efforts to mobilize Black voters in Wisconsin see Kamala Harris' ascendance as an opportunity to build enthusiasm.
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Scott Walker talks Milwaukee, the RNC and Republicans' chances in the 2024 elections
Ex-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sat down for a wide-ranging interview on the state of politics during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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What to know about constitutional amendment questions going to Wisconsin voters in August
Voters will see two referendum questions on their ballots asking to give the Legislature more power over distributing federal funding.
9 min read - USMarshfield News Herald
Meet the Republican candidates running in the August primary for Wisconsin's 69th Assembly seat
Karen Hurd and Lori Voss will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election.
9 min read - USWITI
Milwaukee Latino vote; group works to boost election turnout
The Latino population is growing, including in the swing states that will decide the presidential election.
1 min read - PoliticsWFRV Green Bay
‘Because of Trump, I became a Democrat’: Kamala Harris shuns Donald Trump during first rally in Wisconsin
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WFRV) – Vice President Kamala Harris’ first rally as a presidential candidate started off with a smattering of applause, which Harris tried to quell after a couple of minutes. The event was always Harris’ to campaign on, but she was supposed to be campaigning for the Biden-Harris ticket. Instead, it was all […]
2 min read - USWFRV Green Bay
Green Bay Board of Education approves multi-million-dollar referendum for November election
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Area Public School District’s Board of Education voted to approve a multi-million-dollar referendum for the November election during Monday’s meeting. The $183 million referendum is split into two portions: $33 million will go toward security and safety improvements at the schools, and the remaining $150 million will […]
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Kamala Harris WI visit; young Milwaukee voters weigh in
Several young voters shared their excitement on Tuesday, July 23, about the possibility of having a woman as president, as Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee as part of her campaign.
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During Harris' Milwaukee-area rally, Donald Trump commits to a debate, calls her 'radical'
Trump also pledged to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as many times as “necessary” during his campaign and termed Harris the country’s “border czar."
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5 takeaways from Kamala Harris' first presidential rally before packed crowd at West Allis Central High School in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to packed high school gymnasium near Milwaukee in her first rally as a candidate for president in 2024.
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Harris visits battleground Wisconsin in first rally as Democrats coalesce around her for president
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris flew to her first battleground state Tuesday after locking up nomination support from Democratic delegates, determined to prosecute the Democrats’ political case against Republican former President Donald Trump. Just two days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid, Harris arrived in Milwaukee, where she was to hold […]
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Recap: Kamala Harris holds first presidential campaign rally in West Allis
The Journal Sentinel shared live updates on Harris' trip, her campaign speech and how Wisconsin politicians responded.
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Kamala Harris WI visit; presidential campaign launched in Milwaukee
A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday, July 23 as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump.
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Kamala Harris paints a choice of 'chaos' vs. 'compassion' in swing state Wisconsin during first rally of presidential campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery address outside of Milwaukee in the first rally of her newly launched presidential campaign.
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Northeastern Wisconsin Democrats say they are 'all in' on Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee
Northeast Wisconsin Democrats are eager to get behind Harris in an election they see as "existential."
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'Entirely unprecedented': Biden's exit, Harris' rise scrambles race in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats have largely coalesced around Kamala Harris as Republicans grapple with the idea they will not face Biden.
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Republicans are trying to court Black voters, but Milwaukeeans say it'll take more
Black voters in Milwaukee would rather see a focus on policies that will concretely help their community from both Republicans and Democrats
5 min read - USLeader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
ECASD discuss action plan, talking points for referendum
EAU CLAIRE — Preparation and planning are on the Eau Claire Area School District’s mind as the November election for their referendum approaches. The school board first voted on a timeline for their operational referendum in December 2023, deciding on a Nov. 5 election date which aligns with a general election. The board then decided on an amount in early June, setting their non-recurring ...
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Harris, Trump 2024; Wisconsin swing voters discuss candidates
The 2024 presidential election is just over 100 days away, yet many voters remain undecided in battleground Wisconsin.
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Kamala Harris gains support from Wisconsin Democrats, delegates
It's a ringing endorsement. Democrats are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their next presidential nominee.
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Nearly all of Wisconsin's DNC delegates endorse Kamala Harris
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler said $140,000 has been raised from nearly 2,000 donors since Harris announced her campaign.
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After Wisconsin stop, Elizabeth Warren joins Baldwin in endorsing Harris
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, gaining praise from democratic leaders like Elizabeth Warren.
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Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Milwaukee Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
Tuesday’s visit will be Harris’ fifth to Wisconsin this year and her ninth as vice president.
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What Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race means for Wisconsin's DNC delegates
President Joe Biden's withdrawal fro the presidential race thrust delegates to the Democratic National Convention into the spotlight.
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3 Republicans for US Senate, Paul Tittl challenged by Dave Wage. Here’s what to know about the Aug. 13 primary in Manitowoc County.
Several state assembly seats representing Manitowoc County will be featured on the ballot for the partisan primary election Aug. 13.
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Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race; voters, DNC delegates respond
President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race – just a few weeks before the Democratic National Convention – is leaving voters, and Wisconsin delegates, with a lot of thoughts.
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Biden drops out of presidential race; Democrats, Republicans weigh in
Democrats are applauding the president, saying his decision revealed a sense of character not often seen in politics, while Republicans say the candidate will change, but the party platform will not.
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Do Wisconsin Democratic delegates have to vote for Biden? Your delegate questions answered
With Biden dropping out, what does that mean for Wisconsin Democratic delegates who had been pledged to him?
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How can I register to vote in Wisconsin for the 2024 election? What to know.
Here's what you need to know to register to vote in Wisconsin.
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'Patriotic thing to do': Tammy Baldwin praises Joe Biden dropping out of race, backs Kamala Harris for president
High-ranking Wisconsin Democrats on Sunday praised President Joe Biden's dropping out of the race for president.
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Who is Kamala Harris and what is her connection to Wisconsin? Vice president's age, ethnicity, parents
Kamala Harris, who has been endorsed for president by Joe Biden after he announced he was dropping out of the race, lived in Madison as a child.
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Voters, some hearing for the first time, discuss Biden stepping down, Harris stepping up
Voters in Wisconsin's Democratic hubs said in many respects they were relieved Joe Biden left the race, but were still anxious about what was to come with Kamala Harris.
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Kamala Harris' planned campaign visit to Milwaukee takes center stage after Joe Biden drops out of presidential race
Kamala Harris is scheduled to campaign in Milwaukee on Tuesday in what could be her first campaign stop after Biden said he was ending his presidential reelection bid.
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Loved Babydog at the RNC? Milwaukee museum is making a bobblehead to commemorate her fame
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee said it is producing the first Babydog bobblehead.
1 min read - PoliticsGreen Bay Press-Gazette
Takeaways from the Republican 8th Congressional District debate
Here's what happened at Friday's Republican 8th Congressional District debate.
4 min read - PoliticsWFRV Green Bay
Republican candidates for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District debate
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Republican candidates for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district had an opportunity to flex their conservative credentials at a debate in Green Bay on Friday night. Roger Roth, Andre Jacque, and Tony Wied are vying for the congressional seat that Mike Gallagher unexpectedly vacated in April. The winner of the August primary […]
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RNC 2024: Did Milwaukee convention sway local voters?
The Republican National Convention ended Thursday night. FOX6 wanted to gauge how the week's events played out in battleground Wisconsin.
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RNC Milwaukee 2024: Business owners report mixed results
The day after the Republican National Convention ended its four-day run in Milwaukee, business owners are reporting mixed results.
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