Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 MIDDLETON — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics.com straw poll were split on whether they want to see Donald Trump run for president again. Even with the former president in the mix, a plurality of party activists preferred Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the GOP nomination in 2024. Forty-three percent (141 votes) of those participating in the straw poll said they want Trump to run again, while just less than 32 percent (103) were opposed and 22 percent (72) indicated they were unsure. Viewing a potential 2024 GOP field, nearly 38

MADISON, Wis. – Today, outside of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention, Wisconsin Democrats called out the impact that the radical and divisive Republican politicians running for governor will have on Wisconsinites. The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced the extremism that divides our state and creates chaos within their own party. Under pressure to stand out in a crowded primary, Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, Tim Ramthun, and Tim Michels have made the Republican primary a race to the bottom. WisDems launched wisgop.com to highlight the division comments from all four candidates. WATCH THE FULL EVENT HERE Chair Ben Wikler: “The Republican

MADISON, Wis. – After a weekend of extreme politics, the race to the bottom for the WisGOP gubernatorial nomination continued at the state convention. It appears that the chaos will not be ending any time soon: the Republican Party of Wisconsin chose not to endorse a single candidate ahead of the primary on August 9. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Given the knives-out, unholy shambles of a GOP primary that we’ve seen so far, it is not a surprise that the Republican Party could not unite around a candidate. The vicious personal attacks between their candidates

[Middleton, Wis.] — With a majority of the vote at nearly 55 percent, the Republican Party of Wisconsin grassroots strongly backed Rebecca Kleefisch for governor at its convention on Saturday. “I got my start in politics as a grassroots mom in the Tea Party movement,” Rebecca said. “So now I’d like to thank the activists of the Republican Party of Wisconsin — the phone callers, the door knockers, the backbone of our movement — for their support. Without them, our conservative campaigns wouldn’t have the infrastructure necessary to beat Tony Evers this fall. “We need a governor who’s ready on

MIDDLETON, Wis. — On Saturday, during the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement vote for Lieutenant Governor, State Senator Patrick Testin easily dominated the 9-person field as the only candidate to reach double digits, securing nearly four times more votes for endorsement than his nearest competitor on the first ballot, and a half-percent more votes than the entire field combined. Furthermore, on the second round ballot, Sen. Testin grew his lead over his opponent by over 13 percent. After the conclusion of balloting, Sen. Testin released the following statement: “I am incredibly humbled and so grateful to the grassroots of RPW. From

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Adam Fischer was among the featured Republican candidates addressing attendees and delegates at the 2022 Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention today in Middleton, WI. In his speech, Fischer outlined his background and rationale for entering the race for Governor. Among other topics, he specifically highlighted voter integrity, domestic terrorism, and educational reforms, as areas that would receive his immediate attention upon taking office. In addition, Fischer took exception to the delayed response by and absence of Governor Tony Evers during the Kenosha riots in August, 2020. Fischer emphasized that of all the candidates in the race

[Middleton, WI] – Today, grassroots activists at the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention in Middleton opted for no endorsement in several statewide elections – signaling their desire to allow candidates to continue to make their case to voters ahead of the August primary. Among other requirements, participants in the endorsement process were asked to sign a unity pledge promising that they will support whichever candidate emerges victorious from the primary. “Today’s endorsement vote signaled the grassroots’ desire to allow all voices to be heard ahead of the August primary, and we look forward to hearing from the candidates as they