MON PM Update: Elections Commission denies ballot access to four Assembly candidates

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission this morning unanimously voted to deny four Assembly candidates ballot access after challenges to their signatures were brought forward to the agency. One of the candidates knocked off the ballot was Democrat Charisse Daniels, who was looking to challenge GOP incumbent John Jagler in the 37th AD. A GOP-… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Wachs campaign: Dana Wachs gains ballot access despite GOP attempts to disenfranchise voters

For Immediate Release, June 11, 2018 Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 225.610.8660 MADISON – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democratic candidate for governor challenging Scott Walker in November, will be on the ballot for the Democratic primary election on August 14. Wachs gained access to the ballot despite a challenge to his nomination signatures by the Wisconsin Republican Party. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted overwhelmingly to reject the GOP challenge. “Walker spent the last eight years trying to deny people the right to vote. This challenge was no different. In fact, the GOP wants to deny you the right to participate in

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Unveils 2018 Farm Bill priorities report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06-11-18 Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506, Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Report outlines Kind’s proposed fixes to Farm Bill and areas for improvement La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep Ron Kind unveiled his 2018 Farm Bill Priorities report, which outline his proposed changes to the current Farm Bill, and areas for improvement in the 2018 Farm Bill. “As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I know that one of the most important bills for growing our local economy and supporting small and family farms is the Farm Bill. I also know the crisis that our farmers are facing every day. Farms are closing, families

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NextGen America: Efforts in the NV and VA primary elections and Wisconsin special elections

CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Heather Hargreaves, Executive Director NEXTGEN NEVADA: BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL DOORS KNOCKED: 6,678 TOTAL CALLS MADE: 4,287 TOTAL # OF ORGANIZERS AND FELLOWS: 22 TOTAL # OF VOTER REGISTRATIONS: 2,720 NEXTGEN VIRGINIA: BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL DOORS KNOCKED: 10,689 TOTAL CALLS MADE: 5,104 TOTAL # OF ORGANIZERS AND FELLOWS: 31 TOTAL # OF VOLUNTEERS ENGAGED DURING GOTV: 131 TOTAL # OF VOTER REGISTRATIONS: 2,538 NEXTGEN WISCONSIN: BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL DOORS KNOCKED IN AD42 and SD1: 4,467 TOTAL CALLS MADE: 3,200 TOTAL # OF ORGANIZERS AND FELLOWS: 27 In last week’s Democratic primaries, young people turned out to elect progressive candidates across the country and help Democrats avoid

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WisDems: Vukmir and Nicholson: Protections for people with pre-existing conditions are unconstitutional

For Immediate Release Monday, June 11, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir and Nicholson stand with Trump Administration’s position that could threaten 133 million Americans’ health care access MADISON — Republican U.S. Senate candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson say they agree with Washington Republicans’ position that protections preventing insurance companies from price-gouging or outright denying coverage to Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions are “unconstitutional.” Last week, the Trump Administration announced that it will no longer “defend the Affordable Care Act…because it agrees that the law’s individual mandate is unconstitutional and that key parts of the act — including the provisions

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Supreme Court decision upholding Ohio’s right to purge voters from rolls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, which would allow Ohio to continue aggressively removing people from the state’s voting rolls. “The Supreme Court just empowered Republican-led states across the country to kick voters off the voting rolls, stifling democracy and creating an unnecessary burden for voters who find that they have been mistakenly and unfairly removed from the rolls,” said Pocan. “Today’s decision ensures that more voters – especially those

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1st CD debate in Lake Geneva

Wisconsin First Congressional District Candidate Debate July 8, 2018 Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Debate 7–8:30 p.m. Badger High School, Lake Geneva WI Candidates:  Cathy Meyers and Randy Bryce Moderator: Joy Cardin Live Radio Broadcast: Mike Crute, WRRD 1510 AM Milwaukee Resistance Radio

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Gronik campaign: Walker gets rebuffed by Election Commission for making frivolous claims against Democratic candidate Andy Gronik

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com The voices of Milwaukee’s Black community will be heard thanks to Andy Gronik’s willingness to fight for everyone in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today the Elections Commission sent a clear message to Gov. Scott Walker and the State GOP that it will have nothing to do with their attempts to silence 1,770 voices from the most segregated city and most incarcerated zip code in the country. Walker had hoped to push Democratic challenger Andy Gronik out of the race by calling into question the validity of nomination signatures collected from Milwaukee neighborhood. Instead, today the Election

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Vukmir campaign: Young Republicans endorse Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — The Wisconsin Young Republicans announced their endorsement of nurse Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate on Monday. “Leah has a proven conservative record, and we can trust she’ll deliver on the promises she makes,” Wisconsin Young Republicans Chair Samantha Machart said. “Her long list of conservative victories for Wisconsin is exactly the type of leadership that is desperately needed in Washington. We need Leah’s determination now, more than ever. It’s time to unite behind Leah. She’s the candidate who will beat Sen. Baldwin this November.” “The support of our Young Republicans is humbling.

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Democratic Governors Association: Calls on Walker to reveal whether he supports Trump pardoning himself

Contact: Jared Leopold, 202-772-5600 leopold@dga.net Does Scott Walker Think Donald Trump Can Pardon Himself? Today, the Democratic Governors Association is calling on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to answer one simple question: Does he believe President Donald Trump could pardon himself of any crimes? The DGA’s request is part of a nationwide effort calling on Republican governors up for election to answer whether Trump has the power to pardon himself. As Governor, Walker said “I just look at (granting pardons) and say that’s not really why I ran for office,” – but Walker has been silent on whether his fellow Republican

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Rep. Shankland: Awarded 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin 

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) was named the 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) at their annual convention. In response, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “I’m honored to be named Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, and I appreciate everything they do to advocate for policies that improve the safety of our communities through fire and emergency response services. “I’ve enjoyed working closely with the PFFW on legislation to create a Community Paramedic and EMS program, which will

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Reps. Crowley, Zamarripa fundraiser with former Maryland Gov. O’Malley

Join us for a very special Lake Country brunch fundraiser to support Reps. JoCasta Zamarripa and David Crowley! Special Guests: Former Maryland Gov. and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley *DNC Representative Khary Penebaker *5th CD Candidate Tom Palzewicz Where: Home of Amanda and Khary Penebaker W291 N6240 Talon Ct Hartland, WI 53029 When: Saturday, June 16 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsorship Levels Patron: $1000 Host: $500 Sponsor: $250 Supporter: $150 Suggested Contribution: $30 Contact Khary Penebaker at 414-349-5009 to learn more about these exciting sponsorship opportunities.

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WISDOM: Hosting gubernatorial candidate forum

Contact: David Liners, david.liners1@gmail.com, 414-736-2099 6 to 8 p.m. Country Springs / Ingleside Hotel and Golf Course 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI  WISDOM will sponsor a forum for candidates for Wisconsin Governor. Gubernatorial candidates who have confirmed they will be with us are:  Mike McCabe, Kelda Roys, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Kathleen Vinehout, Dana Wachs and Mahlon Mitchell.  Paul Soglin and Tony Evers will not be with us, but have promised written answers to our yes/no questions.  We have repeatedly invited Governor Walker, but have not had a response.  He is still welcome. The format of the forum is fairly simple. For the first half, the

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DATCP: Confirms chronic wasting disease at depopulated Iowa County deer farm

Media Contacts: Leeann Duwe, Communications Specialist, (608) 224-5005 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020 MADISON – The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed that 21 whitetails from a deer farm in Iowa County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). On May 18, a team comprised of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service veterinarians and animal health technicians humanely depopulated the farm’s 103 whitetail deer. CWD testing was done for 79 of those deer that were 16 months or older. The deer farm had been quarantined since October

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Unveils 2018 Farm Bill priorities report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06-11-18 Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506, Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Report outlines Kind’s proposed fixes to Farm Bill and areas for improvement La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep Ron Kind unveiled his 2018 Farm Bill Priorities report, which outline his proposed changes to the current Farm Bill, and areas for

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NextGen America: Efforts in the NV and VA primary elections and Wisconsin special elections

CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Heather Hargreaves, Executive Director NEXTGEN NEVADA: BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL DOORS KNOCKED: 6,678 TOTAL CALLS MADE: 4,287 TOTAL # OF ORGANIZERS AND FELLOWS: 22 TOTAL # OF VOTER REGISTRATIONS: 2,720 NEXTGEN VIRGINIA: BY THE NUMBERS TOTAL DOORS KNOCKED: 10,689 TOTAL CALLS MADE: 5,104 TOTAL # OF ORGANIZERS AND FELLOWS: 31 TOTAL # OF

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WisDems: Vukmir and Nicholson: Protections for people with pre-existing conditions are unconstitutional

For Immediate Release Monday, June 11, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir and Nicholson stand with Trump Administration’s position that could threaten 133 million Americans’ health care access MADISON — Republican U.S. Senate candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson say they agree with Washington Republicans’ position that protections preventing insurance

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1st CD debate in Lake Geneva

Wisconsin First Congressional District Candidate Debate July 8, 2018 Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Debate 7–8:30 p.m. Badger High School, Lake Geneva WI Candidates:  Cathy Meyers and Randy Bryce Moderator: Joy Cardin Live Radio Broadcast: Mike Crute, WRRD 1510 AM Milwaukee Resistance Radio

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Vukmir campaign: Young Republicans endorse Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — The Wisconsin Young Republicans announced their endorsement of nurse Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate on Monday. “Leah has a proven conservative record, and we can trust she’ll deliver on the promises she makes,” Wisconsin Young Republicans Chair Samantha Machart said. “Her long

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Reps. Crowley, Zamarripa fundraiser with former Maryland Gov. O’Malley

Join us for a very special Lake Country brunch fundraiser to support Reps. JoCasta Zamarripa and David Crowley! Special Guests: Former Maryland Gov. and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley *DNC Representative Khary Penebaker *5th CD Candidate Tom Palzewicz Where: Home of Amanda and Khary Penebaker W291 N6240 Talon Ct Hartland, WI

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WISDOM: Hosting gubernatorial candidate forum

Contact: David Liners, david.liners1@gmail.com, 414-736-2099 6 to 8 p.m. Country Springs / Ingleside Hotel and Golf Course 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI  WISDOM will sponsor a forum for candidates for Wisconsin Governor. Gubernatorial candidates who have confirmed they will be with us are:  Mike McCabe, Kelda Roys, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Kathleen Vinehout,

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DATCP: Confirms chronic wasting disease at depopulated Iowa County deer farm

Media Contacts: Leeann Duwe, Communications Specialist, (608) 224-5005 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020 MADISON – The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed that 21 whitetails from a deer farm in Iowa County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). On May 18, a team comprised of Department of Agriculture,

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