TUE PM Update: Several municipalities report turnout running ahead of 2014 levels

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Several Wisconsin municipalities reported turnout was running ahead of what they saw in 2014. Meanwhile, the Elections Commission said it saw few problems today as voters hit the polls to cast ballots. In the city of Madison, turnout was about three times higher than it was at the same time in 2014, according to the city clerk’… 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  

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Rep. Felzkowski: Named ‘Friend of Public Health’

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Rep. Felzkowski Celebrates Announcement Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) named Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) a “Friend of Public Health” for the 2017-18 legislative session. In the 2017-19 state budget, Rep. Felzkowski advocated for new dedicated funding for communicable disease prevention. These funds can be used by local health departments across Wisconsin to combat and prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Rep. Felzkowski commented, “I am proud to support and advocate for budget measures that are going to positively impact the

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WisPolitics Midday – August 14, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Voting is underway in several major statewide races and Republicans are logging big donations…. 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.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: To present the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award to the Juneau County Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-250-9699 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Mauston, Wis. – On Tuesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm the Wisconsin Historical Society will present the Juneau County Historical Society with the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award at the Boorman House, 211 N. Union Street, Mauston. This award recognizes the impact of the Juneau County Historical Society’s services, and the role it has played in preserving and sharing the unique history of this community. “The Juneau County Historical Society continues to exemplify excellence in collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Juneau County,” said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director for the Wisconsin Historical Society. “Their archival

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WisGOP: Statement on Bryan Steil’s victory in the First Congressional District

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Republican voters in the First Congressional District chose Bryan Steil tonight to be the party’s nominee this fall. Steil spent years working as a volunteer for the Republican Party and built his career working in manufacturing. Steil will continue Paul Ryan’s record of conservative reforms for hard-working families in the First Congressional District. Brad Courtney, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following: “Bryan worked hard to secure the crucial support of Republican voters – I congratulate him on a race well run. With a career spent solving problems and

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Sensenbrenner campaign: Statement following primary election victory

Contact: Brit Schiel (414) 967-9292 Brookfield, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement following his primary election victory this evening: Congressman Sensenbrenner: “Thank you to all my supporters. I am honored to be your nominee in November. The people of the Fifth Congressional District know that I represent the values of Southeastern Wisconsin. This is a great victory and we must keep this enthusiasm to continue our fight for conservative principles in Congress.”

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Congratulates Evers, Barnes on election wins

Contact: Iris Riis 920-412-3336 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) issued the following statement on tonight’s primary election results: “We congratulate Tony Evers and PPAWI endorsed candidate Mandela Barnes on their primary election victories tonight. Both candidates are proven women’s health champions who stand with Wisconsin women and families. We know Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes will put their values into action when it comes to increasing health care access for all Wisconsinites. PPAWI will be mobilizing our 350,000 supporters to vote in November for the Evers-Barnes ticket to lead Wisconsin forward.”

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Wisconsin Working Families Party: Congratulates primary winners

CONTACT: Maria Langholz (715) 209-6463 Early organizing and people power puts progressive champions on November ballot MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Working Families Party congratulates all of the winning candidates in this hard-fought primary election. The politically potent organization made strategic primary endorsements to ensure that the most progressive candidates are on the general election ballot to challenge Republicans and win. The Party provided people power to the campaigns, mobilizing volunteers and members to put boots on the ground and used texting to educate voters about the races and move them to the polls. In Milwaukee races, Working Families Party used paid

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys election night statement

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com “I heartily congratulate Dr. Tony Evers on his victory tonight and I’m delighted to offer him my complete and enthusiastic support” MADISON, WI – Kelda Roys released the following statement after the Associated Press called the Democratic gubernatorial campaign for Dr. Tony Evers: “I heartily congratulate Dr. Tony Evers on his victory tonight and I’m delighted to offer him my complete and enthusiastic support. Tony and I share the same goals – to build a Wisconsin worthy of the people who call it home. Tony will fight for our schools, expand our access to

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Bryce campaign: Statement on First Congressional District primary election night results

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Randy Bryce released the following statement regarding the First Congressional District Primary Election Night results. “This win is a victory for all working families in southeast Wisconsin. Together, we made our voices heard — but this fight is far from over. The GOP will do everything in their power to uphold the status quo and elect a Paul Ryan clone who will be another rubber stamp in Washington. They have nominated Lyin’ Bryan Steil — an out-of-touch Washington insider who took good paying jobs from our district and shipped them overseas. Lyin’

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Ryan campaign: Speaker Ryan statement on the Wisconsin GOP Senate primary

Phone: (202) 646-6435 Email: jeremy@speakerryan.com Ryan Congratulates Longtime Friend Leah Vukmir On Her Victory; Urges Party Unity To Win In November JANESVILLE, WI — House Speaker and Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan issued the following statement after State Senator Leah Vukmir was declared the winner in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin: “Leah crisscrossed the state during this primary and I congratulate her on a hard-fought victory. I’ve known Leah for a long time and supported her because she’s a proven conservative with a track record of getting things done. “It’s now critical for our party to

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Vukmir campaign: Leah Vukmir wins Wisconsin GOP primary for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Pewaukee, Wis. — Overcoming nearly $11 million in special-interest spending, nurse, mom-with-a-cause and conservative fighter Leah Vukmir won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. “Tonight confirms there’s no substitute for the grassroots – and I’m humbled to have their support,” Leah said. “Voters sent a clear message that we want to take our Wisconsin Way, our economic miracle, and our strong conservative victories to Washington and help President Trump make America great again. That’s exactly what I intend to do. “Wisconsin needs a senator who represents and will work for the people who

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WisDems: Response to gubernatorial primary results

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on gubernatorial and lt. governor candidates Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes being nominated to the ticket. “Congratulations Tony and Mandela and welcome to the ticket! For years, Tony has been a fierce champion for Wisconsin children and families, defending our shared Wisconsin values in some of the toughest fights our state has seen. His fearless vision for Wisconsin is one that will bring much-needed change for Wisconsinites who have seen opportunities for their families and communities diminish the last 8 years.

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AFP-Wisconsin: Congratulates Rep. John Spiros on primary victory

CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Free-Market Activists Canvassed to Support Assemblyman’s Re-election Bid MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) congratulated Assemblyman John Spiros on his victory in today’s primary election. AFP-WI activists based out of their Wausau office blanketed Sprios’ central Wisconsin district with literature urging voters to support Spiros because of his record of lowering taxes, cutting red tape, and reforming state government. You can view AFP-WI’s pro-Spiros mailers HERE. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Deputy State Director Annette Olson made the following statement: “AFP-Wisconsin congratulates Assemblyman John Spiros on a well-earned, well-deserved victory in today’s primary. Our activists pounded the pavement in his

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Steil campaign: Statement on primary victory

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil released the following statement today following his victory in the Republican primary election: Bryan Steil: “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of the voters in Southeast Wisconsin. This fall, voters will see a clear contrast between my problem-solving approach and the far-left policies of my opponent. My opponent wants to take more of your money and send it to Washington. I believe the people of Southeast Wisconsin should keep more of their hard-earned money. I am focused on creating high paying Wisconsin jobs, cutting

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Rep. Felzkowski: Named ‘Friend of Public Health’

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Rep. Felzkowski Celebrates Announcement Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) named Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) a “Friend of Public Health” for the 2017-18 legislative session. In the 2017-19 state budget, Rep.

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WisPolitics Midday – August 14, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Voting is underway in several major statewide races and Republicans are logging big donations…. 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.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: To present the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award to the Juneau County Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-250-9699 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Mauston, Wis. – On Tuesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm the Wisconsin Historical Society will present the Juneau County Historical Society with the Reuben Gold Thwaites Award at the Boorman House, 211 N. Union Street, Mauston. This award recognizes the impact of the Juneau County Historical Society’s services,

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Sensenbrenner campaign: Statement following primary election victory

Contact: Brit Schiel (414) 967-9292 Brookfield, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement following his primary election victory this evening: Congressman Sensenbrenner: “Thank you to all my supporters. I am honored to be your nominee in November. The people of the Fifth Congressional District know that I

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Congratulates Evers, Barnes on election wins

Contact: Iris Riis 920-412-3336 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) issued the following statement on tonight’s primary election results: “We congratulate Tony Evers and PPAWI endorsed candidate Mandela Barnes on their primary election victories tonight. Both candidates are proven women’s health champions

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Wisconsin Working Families Party: Congratulates primary winners

CONTACT: Maria Langholz (715) 209-6463 Early organizing and people power puts progressive champions on November ballot MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Working Families Party congratulates all of the winning candidates in this hard-fought primary election. The politically potent organization made strategic primary endorsements to ensure that the most progressive candidates are on

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys election night statement

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com “I heartily congratulate Dr. Tony Evers on his victory tonight and I’m delighted to offer him my complete and enthusiastic support” MADISON, WI – Kelda Roys released the following statement after the Associated Press called the Democratic gubernatorial campaign for Dr. Tony Evers: “I

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Ryan campaign: Speaker Ryan statement on the Wisconsin GOP Senate primary

Phone: (202) 646-6435 Email: jeremy@speakerryan.com Ryan Congratulates Longtime Friend Leah Vukmir On Her Victory; Urges Party Unity To Win In November JANESVILLE, WI — House Speaker and Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan issued the following statement after State Senator Leah Vukmir was declared the winner in the Republican primary

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Vukmir campaign: Leah Vukmir wins Wisconsin GOP primary for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Pewaukee, Wis. — Overcoming nearly $11 million in special-interest spending, nurse, mom-with-a-cause and conservative fighter Leah Vukmir won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. “Tonight confirms there’s no substitute for the grassroots – and I’m humbled to have their support,” Leah said. “Voters

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WisDems: Response to gubernatorial primary results

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on gubernatorial and lt. governor candidates Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes being nominated to the ticket. “Congratulations Tony and Mandela and welcome to the ticket! For years, Tony has been a

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AFP-Wisconsin: Congratulates Rep. John Spiros on primary victory

CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Free-Market Activists Canvassed to Support Assemblyman’s Re-election Bid MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) congratulated Assemblyman John Spiros on his victory in today’s primary election. AFP-WI activists based out of their Wausau office blanketed Sprios’ central Wisconsin district with literature urging voters to support Spiros because of

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Steil campaign: Statement on primary victory

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil released the following statement today following his victory in the Republican primary election: Bryan Steil: “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of the voters in Southeast Wisconsin. This fall, voters will see a clear

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