Early voting surges in spring election
Interest in early voting has surged in Wisconsin ahead of the April 1 election compared to the same point two years ago, according to the latest update from the state Elections Commission.
WED AM Update: Schimel releases new TV ad touting Trump endorsement
From WisPolitics … — Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel released a new TV ad this morning touting the endorsement of Donald Trump as conservatives focus their efforts on getting the president’s supporters to turn out. According to AdImpact, Schimel is
Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed.
EMILYs List: Puts 46 extremist U.S. House Republicans “on notice” as key 2026 flip targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List put 46 House Republicans “On Notice,” naming them top targets for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Their districts constitute the Democratic Party’s best path to flip Republican-held seats and take back power in
Kinser at forum says changes needed to school funding formula
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser at a Milwaukee forum generally sided with Gov. Tony Evers that the number of school referendums on the ballot is a warning sign on school funding. There are 89 referendums on Wisconsin ballots next week totaling $1.6 billion
Crawford launches 3 ads targeting Schimel
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has launched a trio of new ads knocking conservative rival Brad Schimel on how he’s treated sex offenders, Elon Musk’s support for his campaign and on abortion.
State GOP outraises Dem counterpart
The state GOP topped its Dem counterpart for fundraising during the most recent reporting period after regularly trailing in the money race over the last five years. The Republican Party reported $7.1 million raised during the period, $7.3 million spent
TUE PM Update: Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
From WisPolitics … — The state Building Commission today again deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending the $4.3 billion plan to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed. Senate
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes to send 2025-27 Capital Budget to Joint Finance Committee
Madison, WI- During today’s meeting of the State Building Commission (SBC), Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted to submit the Governor’s recommendations for the 2025-27 Capital Budget to the Joint Committee on Finance without recommendation of the SBC. The SBC
Crawford campaign: President Obama: vote early for Judge Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — Today, with exactly one week until Election Day on April 1, President Barack Obama encouraged Wisconsinites to vote early for Judge Susan Crawford. “I’m grateful to President Obama for highlighting the importance of this race and encouraging Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC: Mobilizing voters for Supreme Court election
MADISON – With just a week until the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday, April 1, voting is already in full swing. Thousands of Wisconsinites have cast their ballots by mail and early in-person absentee voting. Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Kinser campaign: Brittany Kinser shatters fundraising record
MADISON, Wisc. – Fundraising reports are out and the findings could not be clearer: Brittany Kinser SHATTERED fundraising records in the race for DPI Superintendent. While incumbent Jill Underly raised $1.06 million in the Pre-Election reporting period, with only $99,000 cash-on-hand
WisGOP: ICYMI: Hakeem Jeffries says quiet part out loud, Crawford Victory = gerrymandering maps
MADISON, Wis. — The Democrat Party Leader, Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a dangerously liberal agenda to rip up Congressional maps and remove Congressman Steil and Van Orden’s House Seats, blatantly ignoring the will of Wisconsin
Associated Builders and Contractors: Celebrates legislators who co-authored the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA)
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin thanks three Wisconsin legislators for co-authoring the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA). The legislation was introduced to Congress earlier this month. Representatives Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman and Tom Tiffany
WisDems: Closing arguments: Brad Schimel’s supporters make the case for…who?
MADISON, Wis. — Support for corrupt politician Brad Schimel is fizzling out in the closing days of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with everyone from Ron Johnson to Schimel’s own canvassers drawing a blank when asked who they’re supporting on April 1.