Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Hands off our rights “All out for reproductive freedom” rally & march
Milwaukee, WI – Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee will be hosting a march and rally on Saturday, November 9th at 1pm, at Dontre Hamilton Park, 920 N Water Street. In response to Trump winning the election, together, we will show out
Trump 2024 took Wisconsin by scoring broad gains, stemming GOP bleeding in suburbs
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THU AM Update: Kapenga drops out of race for Senate president in face of Felzkowski challenge
From WisPolitics … — Sen. Chris Kapenga tells WisPolitics he is dropping his bid to continue as Senate president following a challenge from fellow Republican Mary Felzkowski after realizing he didn’t have the votes to secure reelection. Kapenga, R-Delafield, wrote
Right Count Wisconsin: Public leaders praise strength of U.S. election system, hard work of state election workers
Milwaukee, WI – Rep. Scott Krug issued a statement today on behalf of RightCount – Wisconsin’s Leadership Advisory Council recognizing the strength, integrity, and dedication demonstrated throughout the state’s election process. With record-breaking voter turnout, election workers the entire state handled an
Felzkowski campaign: Re-elected to 12th State Senate District
Tomahawk, WI – Mary Felzkowski, the incumbent Senator and a candidate for the 12th State Senate District, released the following statement after she was declared the winner of the seat in Tuesday’s election: “I am honored to be re-elected to serve as
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on the results of the 2024 Election
Statement from Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale: As the dust settles on an unprecedented election, Wisconsin’s union members are proud of our accomplishments and are looking to the future. Vice President Kamala Harris has been a stalwart champion of workers
WisDems: Statement on election results
MADISON, Wis. — Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks in Washington, D.C. this evening, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats worked their hearts out to elect Vice President Harris to the presidency, but came up short. For
Wolfe says Wisconsin election ‘successfully administered’
Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe says Election Day in Wisconsin “went very well and was successfully administered.” But Wolfe, while speaking to media Wednesday, declined to say whether she will remain in her current role after the election is certified.
Assembly Campaigns and Elections chair to push for early processing of absentee ballots next session
After issues at Milwaukee’s central count and other communities that took until Wednesday to report results, Krug said he wants to have a conversation about moving to a Florida-style system.
WED PM Update: Baldwin calls on Hovde to concede
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is calling on GOP rival Eric Hovde to concede with her campaign saying the “few possible outstanding votes will not change the winner in this race.” Hovde didn’t concede this morning
Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin: Applauds election officials for a successful election
WISCONSIN – As votes continue to be tallied and finalized from around the state, the board members of the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin applaud election officials for conducting a smooth election and addressing the rare errors in a timely, bipartisan
Giffords: Gun safety victory: Tammy Baldwin reelected as Wisconsin’s senator
WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, congratulated Sen. Tammy Baldwin on securing her reelection to the United States Senate, where she will serve her third term. “As a gun owner herself, Senator Baldwin knows
Rep. Haywood: Elected to fourth term representing Milwaukee in the State Assembly
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) was elected to a fourth term representing the 16th State Assembly District, which includes parts of downtown and central north side of Milwaukee. In response, Rep. Haywood released the following statement: “I am filled
DSCC: Statement congratulating Sen. Baldwin on re-election
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Sen. Gary Peters released the following statement congratulating Senator Baldwin on her re-election: “Congratulations to Senator Baldwin on her re-election. From Superior to Milwaukee, Eau Claire to Green Bay, and everywhere in between, Tammy
Fair Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Baldwin is a champion for Wisconsinites
Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, issued the following statement regarding the outcome of the 2024 Wisconsin Senate election: “Senator Baldwin has dedicated her life to the people of