Polls finds tight races for president, U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
The latest Quinnipiac University poll of Wisconsin found tight races for president and the U.S. Senate, with modest shifts from two weeks ago.
WED PM Update: Early, in-person voting surges on first day
From WisPolitics … — Interest in early, in-person absentee voting surged the most on the first day it was available largely in rural Wisconsin counties that backed Donald Trump in 2020. Still, 12 of the 15 counties that reported fewer
WisDems: Reminder: Bryan Steil voted against lowering prescription costs
MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bryan Steil tried to rewrite history by touting his support for legislation that would lower prescription drug costs. The reality is that Bryan Steil voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which actually capped
Senate Leadership Fund ads casts Baldwin as ‘too extreme for Wisconsin’
A new ad from the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund features the same themes the group has included in previous spots knocking Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, casting here as “too extreme.”
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Update on system delays
Madison – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is aware of reports that some municipal clerks are continuing to experience slowness when printing labels that can be placed on the outside of in-person absentee certificate envelopes. WEC staff learned Wednesday that the
Baldwin ad refutes claims in spots targeting her over transgender issues
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is up with a second ad addressing spots that knock her on transgender issues, this time more directly refuting the claims. GOP businessman Eric Hovde and those supporting him have run a string of spots accusing
High demand for early in-person voting slows WisVote website
The Elections Commission says the website problems the agency had due to demand on the first day of early in-person voting created a “period of slowness” for some clerks.
Capitol Chats: Barnes says Senate candidacy prepared him to support candidates facing attack ads
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Dem U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes talks about his The Long Run PAC, which aims to support nontraditional candidates. Barnes says his experience running for U.S. Senate puts him in a position to support candidates who feel things aren’t going their way or are being bombarded by racist or misogynistic attack ads.
WisDems: Reminder: Eric Hovde thinks Wisconsinites are deplorable
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde has continuously insulted Wisconsinites, saying people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote, telling young people they lack work ethic, and infamously calling regular people ‘deplorable.’ Hovde said in an interview, that he thought it was “deplorable” how little regular
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent proposes critical $304M investment in youth mental health
PULASKI —State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly laid out her vision on how the state can meet the growing mental health needs of students, announcing she will propose more than $304 million in new investments to support youth mental health in her 2025-27
Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s visit to Racine
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Racine, Wisconsin: “JD Vance is coming to stand by Donald Trump as those who know Trump best are warning
Lyerly ad knocks Wied over lawsuits filed against his gas station business
8th CD Dem Kristin Lyerly’s campaign today released a new TV ad that knocks GOP opponent Tony Wied for failing to pay bills and overcharging for gas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quinnipiac University: Swing state polls — Michigan & Wisconsin
GENDER DIVIDE DEFINES TIGHT RACES IN RUST BELT BATTLEGROUNDS As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump court voters in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential campaign, two Rust Belt battleground states, Michigan and Wisconsin, are showing
Americans for Contraception: New ad campaign calls out lawmakers’ failure to protect contraception rights, urges Wisconsinites to demand a change
MADISON, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a comprehensive campaign in Wisconsin to hold legislators accountable for their votes against protecting contraception rights. The campaign, featuring targeted video ads (on OTT platforms), high-impact billboards, and an extensive texting outreach
Cooke spot focuses on law enforcement support
Dem 3rd CD candidate Rebecca Cooke has launched a new digital and TV ad featuring law enforcement saying ads that suggest she doesn’t support police are false.