Black Leaders Organizing for Communities: Statement on WI governor race

Contact: Angela Lang 414-238-3811 STATEMENT: Wisconsin Voters Choose Progress, Reject Scott Walker “The block stays hot. We showed up and showed out. We’re ready for our seat at the table,” says BLOC Executive Director Angela Lang MILWAUKEE,WI — The results are in and Wisconsin voters have brought on the most significant victory for progressive elected officials and policy in recent history. In response to the results, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) has released the following statement, which can be attributed to Executive Director Angela Lang: “In a rebuke of Scott Walker’s dangerous, racist policies, Black voters in Wisconsin have

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Walker campaign: Statement from Lt. Gov. Kleefisch on race for Wisconsin governor

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch made remarks this evening from the stage of the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee on the Wisconsin governor’s race. Below are the lieutenant governor’s remarks as prepared: We are so grateful for the support of those here tonight and everyone across our great state who have supported our candidacy, joining the fight to keep Wisconsin moving forward. I’m here tonight to tell you that fight is not over. As many of you have seen, this race is a dead-heat – in fact, it is too close to call. We

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WisGOP: Congratulates Steil on election win over Bryce

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — The voters of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District have spoken: they want to send Wisconsin-style solutions to Washington with Bryan Steil. With Bryan Steil in Washington, President Trump can expect another ally who will help keep taxes low, cut regulations, and build a high-powered workforce. Following Steil’s win, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Bryan Steil will continue Paul Ryan’s record of conservative reforms for families of the 1st Congressional District. With a career spent solving problems and helping manufacturers grow, Bryan will help build a high-powered workforce

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WisGOP: Congratulates Glenn Grothman on his victory in the 6th Congressional District

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Glenn Grothman is a strong, conservative voice in Washington that truly represents the people of his district. He has fought for lower taxes, affordable health care, higher wages, and strong borders. Following his victory over Dan Kohl tonight, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Glenn Grothman is fighting for Wisconsin families in Congress. Glenn will continue to prioritize securing our border, lowering taxes, and making health care affordable for hard-working Wisconsin families. Glenn’s constituents should be proud to have an advocate who has their back

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Kaul in victory speech pledges to be an independent AG

MADISON — Josh Kaul, declaring victory in the AG race, pledged to be independent and “an advocate for all Wisconsinites.” Kaul, who addressed supporters and media outside the Dane County Courthouse this morning, also said he’d work with Dem guv-elect Tony Evers to withdraw the state from its involvement in a lawsuit looking to overturn the Affordable Care Act. And he said he’d fight for a “more s… 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 *

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GMMB: Proud to help our candidates claim governorships, Senate seats, score major upsets

Contact: Rhonda Stewart rhonda.stewart@gmmb.com 202-813-4927 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, candidates supported by GMMB won Democratic victories across the country, helping to flip the U.S. House of Representatives for only the fourth time in 60 years and winning key governorships and Senate races, while scoring some of the biggest electoral upsets in the country. “We are honored to have had the chance to work with terrific candidates, committees and independent expenditures across the country this election cycle,” said GMMB Partner Anson Kaye. “We are proud to have played even a small role in their success tonight. These victories were hard earned,

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WisGOP: Congratulates Steil on election win over Bryce

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — The voters of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District have spoken: they want to send Wisconsin-style solutions to Washington with Bryan Steil. With Bryan Steil in Washington, President Trump can expect another ally who will help keep taxes low, cut regulations, and build a high-powered

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Kaul in victory speech pledges to be an independent AG

MADISON — Josh Kaul, declaring victory in the AG race, pledged to be independent and “an advocate for all Wisconsinites.” Kaul, who addressed supporters and media outside the Dane County Courthouse this morning, also said he’d work with Dem guv-elect Tony Evers to withdraw the state from its involvement in

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