Steil campaign: Rep. Bryan Steil reelected as Wisconsin’s 1st District congressman

Kenosha, Wisconsin – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) has been reelected to a third term to the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement:  “I am grateful for the continued support of the voters of Wisconsin’s First District. I will continue working for the people of Wisconsin. It is harder and harder for families to get by as workers and seniors are clobbered by rising costs. Communities have become less safe. It’s time to get our country back on track. I’m focused on bringing costs down and making our communities safe.”

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Huebsch campaign: Huebsch thanks voters

(Onalaska, WI) – “Congratulations to Representative Steve Doyle on being re-elected to another term. “I want to thank my family, my supporters, and all of the people who worked so hard on this campaign. We’re disappointed – but not discouraged. Thank you, especially, to the voters of the 94th Assembly District. This was a spirited race and I’m grateful for all of the people who voted. The Coulee Region is my home. I’m looking forward to the future as we all work together to keep it moving forward.

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Hesselbein campaign: Election statement

What a night! Thank you, voters of the 27th Senate District, for electing me to represent your values and priorities in the Wisconsin State Senate. I am humbled and truly honored by your support, and I will not let you down. I wish to extend a special thanks to my family: my husband Bob, and our children Megan, Will, Annika, and Katie. You have supported and encouraged me throughout this challenging campaign, and I am so incredibly grateful. I also thank my friend, Jon Erpenbach, who represented this area so well for so many years. Jon, your advice, guidance and continuous

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Hodges campaign: Anna Maria Hodges elected Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court

Milwaukee, WI (November 8, 2022) – Tonight, retired Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges was elected as the next Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court. Hodges, the Democratic nominee, will take office on January 2, 2023. The Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court is a constitutional officer responsible for clerical, record-keeping, and administrative services supporting the largest trial court system in Wisconsin. “I am profoundly honored, humbled, and gratified by our community’s trust,” said Hodges. “I ran for Clerk of Circuit Court to bring the people’s voice to the halls of justice, and that is exactly what I

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WI Business Leaders for Democracy: Thank election workers, urge respect for vote counting process

Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy issued the following statement this evening — Election Day — thanking election workers for their hard work and service. The bipartisan business leader coalition also urged respect throughout the day, so electoral operations can proceed without disruption, and votes can be counted without interference: “All of us in Wisconsin owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election workers across our state who give their time and energy to ensure free and fair elections. These officials are not just dedicated public servants; they are our family members and neighbors and friends. They deserve to

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Marquette University: Marquette Law School to host Barrock Lecture on Criminal Law, conversation with prosecutors on Nov. 15

MILWAUKEE — Carissa Byrne Hessick, professor of law at the University of North Carolina, will deliver Marquette University Law School’s Barrock Lecture on Criminal Law on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. In a separate event the same day, Marquette Law School Professor Michael M. O’Hear will moderate a lunchtime conversation at 12:15 p.m. featuring Hessick and three current or former district attorneys in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County D.A. John Chisholm. The session is titled “Prosecutors and Politics: A Conversation about—and with—District Attorneys.” Registration for both events is required. Media interested in attending

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Van Someren campaign: Mike Van Someren releases statement regarding West Bend Public Library incident

WAUKESHA — Father, business attorney, former Badger football player, and candidate for Congress in the 5th district, Mike Van Someren, today released statement regarding reports of an incident at the West Bend Public Library polling place: “I was devastated to see the reports of a man threatening a poll worker with a weapon in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District. My campaign has been about listening to people and reducing the division stoked by my opponent and his allies. It’s time for a change.  “I urge all citizens to treat each other with respect and protect our democracy. We should be thanking

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Thomas More Society: Responds to Wisconsin Circuit Court decision in military ballot lawsuit

Following yesterday’s Waukesha County Circuit Court hearing in over the handling of Wisconsin’s military ballots, as challenged in Concerned Veterans of Waukesha County et al v. Wisconsin Election Commission, the Thomas More Society issued this statement: “We appreciate Judge Michael Maxwell’s careful consideration of our motion for a temporary restraining order on behalf of our clients Rep. Janel Brandtjen, Ken Marek, Tom Gudex, and Concerned Veterans of Waukesha County.  “While a temporary injunction was not granted, the hearing established that the Wisconsin Elections Commission, with an annual budget of over $10 million, is failing to perform the one job with which

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TUE PM Update: Wolfe: ‘certainly won’t be a low turnout election’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Local officials in the 38 Wisconsin municipalities that have central counts handed out more than 237,000 absentee ballots to voters for today’s election, according to the latest update from the Elections Commission. And officials in several of the largest communities with central counts for their absentee ballots say t… 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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Elections Commission administrator reports no major incidents at polling places so far

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said there’s no data to predict exactly what today’s turnout will be, but “it certainly won’t be a low turnout election.” Wolfe in a virtual Election Day update early this afternoon also said WEC has not seen any major incidents or problems with election observers so far. She spoke with reporters this afternoon before reports of a man brandishing a knife at a polling place in West Bend. She said the commission has seen some minor reports on social media of potentially tense situations involving observers, but chief inspectors in charge of polling locations

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Sen. Cowles: Honoring the life and public service of Dale Cattanach

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau Director, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and State Auditor Dale Cattanach: “Earlier this week Wisconsin lost one of its great public servants in Dale Cattanach. From his time serving as the very first director of the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, throughout his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, and his nearly two decades serving as State Auditor with the Legislative Audit Bureau, Dale Cattanach embodied the dedication and service of our state’s distinguished

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Sen. Wirch: Public Service Commission extends comment period on WE Energies rate increases

Madison, Wis. – Following a request from Senators Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), the state Public Service Commission (PSC) has agreed to extend the public comment period on the proposed WE Energies electric customer rate increase through Monday, November 14, 2022. The comment period had been scheduled to end at 5 pm on Monday, November 7. “It is great news that the Public Service Commission is giving consumers another week to share their thoughts on the double digit rate increases. The issue was flying under the radar for a while, and people can’t comment on something they’re not

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance:  Administrative actions October 2022

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed individuals or companies have violated Wisconsin insurance statutes or regulations. In some cases, the individual or company denied the stated allegations but consented to the action taken. OCI strives to ensure fair and honest business practices to protect Wisconsin insurance consumers through this

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Courageous Leaders PAC launches two ads backing Barnes

Courageous Leaders PAC has issued two ads backing U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, with one featuring former President Obama slamming U.S. Ron Johnson as a millionaire “looking out for his rich friends.” The group did not immediately respond to an email inquiry about how much was spent on the ads, where they would run and on what platforms. According to AdImpact, the group is spending $150,000 on paid media over the final week of the race. The spot with the two-term Dem president features Obama’s comments during a Milwaukee rally supporting Barnes and Gov. Tony Evers. Obama slams Johnson for

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Huebsch campaign: Huebsch thanks voters

(Onalaska, WI) – “Congratulations to Representative Steve Doyle on being re-elected to another term. “I want to thank my family, my supporters, and all of the people who worked so hard on this campaign. We’re disappointed – but not discouraged. Thank you, especially, to the voters of the 94th Assembly

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Hesselbein campaign: Election statement

What a night! Thank you, voters of the 27th Senate District, for electing me to represent your values and priorities in the Wisconsin State Senate. I am humbled and truly honored by your support, and I will not let you down. I wish to extend a special thanks to my family:

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Thomas More Society: Responds to Wisconsin Circuit Court decision in military ballot lawsuit

Following yesterday’s Waukesha County Circuit Court hearing in over the handling of Wisconsin’s military ballots, as challenged in Concerned Veterans of Waukesha County et al v. Wisconsin Election Commission, the Thomas More Society issued this statement: “We appreciate Judge Michael Maxwell’s careful consideration of our motion for a temporary restraining order

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TUE PM Update: Wolfe: ‘certainly won’t be a low turnout election’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Local officials in the 38 Wisconsin municipalities that have central counts handed out more than 237,000 absentee ballots to voters for today’s election, according to the latest update from the Elections Commission. And officials in several of the largest communities with central

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Sen. Cowles: Honoring the life and public service of Dale Cattanach

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau Director, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and State Auditor Dale Cattanach: “Earlier this week Wisconsin lost one of its great public servants in Dale

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Courageous Leaders PAC launches two ads backing Barnes

Courageous Leaders PAC has issued two ads backing U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, with one featuring former President Obama slamming U.S. Ron Johnson as a millionaire “looking out for his rich friends.” The group did not immediately respond to an email inquiry about how much was spent on the ads,

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