Eau Claire and La Crosse County voters affirmed their support for better water protection policies on their spring ballots Voters in Eau Claire and La Crosse Counties showed their support for better water protection actions and legislation by voting YES to advisory referendum questions on their spring election ballots. In both counties the referendum question read: “Should the State of Wisconsin establish a right to clean water to protect human health, the environment, and the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Wisconsin?” Voters in Eau Claire County approved the referendum by 79%, and voters in La Crosse County approved the

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America made history tonight: Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez won their elections for Milwaukee County Supervisor. Milwaukee DSA knocked more than 15,000 doors in this election cycle.  “It’s clear that the people want fundamental change”, said Juan Miguel Martinez, newly elected County Supervisor for the 12th District. “This victory shows that the working class are rejecting business as usual, and are demanding solidarity.” Martinez is the first Latinx socialist to be elected in Milwaukee’s history.  Eric Rorholm, who took more than 40% of the vote against a long-time incumbent millionaire, noted

MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the victory of Pamela Gantz over Kelly Ruh in the race for De Pere Council, District 2: “Today, Pamela Gantz, a De Pere poll worker and defender of democracy, defeated incumbent De Pere Alder Kelly Ruh, who was one of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s fraudulent electors in 2020. Gantz’s win represents a triumph for the voters of De Pere—and for all those who believe in democracy and the freedom that comes from self-government.”

MILWAUKEE COUNTY- Tonight in the Spring General Election, Peter Burgelis was elected to serve as Milwaukee County Supervisor, District 15. He upset current District 16 Supervisor John Weishan Jr who served the community for 22 years. The 15th District was re-mapped as a majority- minority district; however, both candidates were white men. Nevertheless, representation of all types matters and Burgelis will bring diversity when he is sworn in on April 20th as the first out LGBTQ member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Burgelis quickly formed a broad coalition of support from elected officials, organized labor, and community leaders

MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement congratulating Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on tonight’s victory:  “Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s election is a victory for Milwaukee and for the state of Wisconsin as a whole. Milwaukee is the bright light and economic engine of our state, and Mayor Johnson is the great leader Milwaukeeans deserve. Mayor Johnson represents a new generation of leadership, and is committed to the priorities that matter for Milwaukee’s families: safe streets, good jobs, and a strong middle class. We’re proud to stand with Mayor Johnson as he makes history tonight

Milwaukee, WI – The following statement was released by Business Manager Dean A. Warsh of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 regarding the April 5th election results: “IBEW 494 is proud and thrilled about tonight’s election result in the City of Milwaukee and its surrounding communities,” said Dean A. Warsh, Business Manager for IBEW Local 494. “Tonight was history-making and Local 494 is extremely hopeful for the future of the City of Milwaukee and all that a Mayor Cavalier Johnson administration can and we are confident will bring to the city.” “Local 494 was the first union to

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on the Senate floor for the third time to discuss their investigation into the vast web of financial entanglements of the Biden family. The senators found that the Bidens not only have ties with the Chinese regime, but Russian oligarchs as well. The senators will continue their investigation until the truth about these corrupt business dealings is uncovered and the American people have answers. Click here for the video  Sen. Johnson’s remarks as prepared, below.  Thank you, Senator Grassley. What Senator Grassley and I have shown over the course of

MADISON – Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and fix the “family glitch,” which could help another one million Americans access more affordable, quality health care. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski praised the President’s action and committed to continue to strengthen the ACA as Senator. “This is exactly what we need to be doing: strengthening the Affordable Care Act so that more and more Americans have access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve,” said Sarah Godlewski. “With Ron Johnson and the GOP once again threatening the future of the ACA, we all

Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss today’s House Armed Services Committee Hearing, where Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed the proposed defense budget, admitted to Rep. Gallagher that it was a goal of the U.S. to deter Putin from invading Ukraine, and stated that U.S. hard power was the only thing that could have stopped the invasion. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights from the conversation below. On the President’s real cut to defense spending: “I think [Secretary Austin] needs to be honest about the fact that the President’s defense budget is a cut to