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Alfonso, Clark offer contrast on Trump policies in 7th CD debate

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

7th CD Dem Fred Clark pitched his candidacy as a chance to place a check on the president, while GOP rival Michael Alfonso defended Donald Trump’s administration.

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Obama cuts videos backing Crowley for governor

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Former President Barack Obama has cut videos backing Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, saying: “There is nobody better to lead Wisconsin forward.”

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Tiffany, allies outspending Crowley, his backers 2.5-to-1

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

In the eight weeks since the August primary, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and his allies have outspent Dem David Crowley and his backers more than 2.5-to-1 on ads and turnout efforts, according to a WisPolitics review.

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Van Orden, Cooke set to meet in Oct. 20 debate

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

It’s the first time the two candidates will meet in a debate or forum after the two did not debate ahead of the 2024 election that Van Orden won by less than 4 percentage points.

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Absentee voting down compared to four years ago; drop off larger in Dem Madison, Milwaukee

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Mail-in absentee voting is down nearly 18% across Wisconsin compared to four years ago, with more pronounced declines in heavily Dem Milwaukee and Madison, according to a check of new numbers released by the Elections Commission.

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Hendricks, the Uihleins gave more than $73 million to GOP committees, candidates since Jan. 1

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Billionaires Diane Hendricks, Dick Uihlein and Liz Uihlein have combined to donate more than $73 million to GOP campaigns and committees since Jan. 1, fueling the Republican effort to stave off a building blue wave.

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Cooke sends Van Orden cease-and-desist letter over AI deepfake

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

Dem 3rd CD candidate Rebecca Cooke has sent GOP rival Derrick Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter demanding he stop posting AI deepfakes of her to make it seem like she made comments she’s never said.

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Tiffany raised $26 million in two months thanks to transfers from state party fueled by its billionaire backers

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Tom Tiffany raised $26.3 million over the past two months for his gubernatorial campaign, thanks largely to transfers from the state GOP after the party received $27.6 million from billionaires Diane Hendricks, Dick Uihlein and Liz Uihlein.

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Marquette poll: Crowley 49, Tiffany 46; little change from last month

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

The latest Marquette University Law School poll found little change in the governor’s campaign from a month ago with Dem David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany in a tight race.

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Clerk reports to Elections Commission include possible nomination paper forgery, election threats, voter impersonation

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Municipal clerks reported to the Wisconsin Elections Commission over the past 10 months possible nomination paper forgery, election threats and voter impersonation, according to a draft report on suspected election fraud, irregularities or violations.

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Tiffany vows to lower utility profits, Crowley dings him for voting to cut money for watchdog

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Tiffany said it was part of an effort to lower costs for consumers that includes appointing members of the PSC who put “affordability and reliability first.”

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Supreme Court to consider judges’ powers to extend polling hours — but not until after November election

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on the power of county judges to extend polling hours, though it declined to expedite the appeal.

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Hong tells ‘UpFront’ her campaign efforts for Dems are about more than one individual

Monday, Sep 28, 2026

“This is me campaigning for Democrats,” Hong said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “I think that it’s important we are campaigning in as many places as we can, and I think that you’ll see Democrats come together and make sure that we’re earning people’s votes.”

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Hong urges backers to support Crowley, vote for Dem trifecta this fall

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

Hong said losing the Dem gubernatorial primary was paintful, but “it’s absolutely vital” to keep the governor’s office in Democratic hands and overcome Republican majorities in the state Senate and Assembly.

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Tiffany’s campaign blocks two reporters from Milwaukee news conference

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Two days after Tom Tiffany said he believes in an open, free press that’s able to ask politicians questions, the GOP gubernatorial nominee’s campaign blocked two Journal Sentinel reporters from attending a news conference in Milwaukee.

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Post-primary spending on ads in 3rd CD tops 2024

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Post-primary spending in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD has already topped $25 million, blowing past what candidates and groups put into ads over the same period two years ago, according to a check of AdImpact data.

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Tiffany pledges to cut state regulations 25%; Crowley promises to support counties 

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026

GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Dem rival David Crowley separately addressed the Wisconsin Counties Association during its meeting in the Wisconsin Dells, along with Dem AG Josh Kaul and his GOP opponent, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney.

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Hong embarking on statewide tour to keep progressive movement engaged, urge votes for Dem trifecta

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026

The tour comes as some have questioned whether Hong would actively campaign for Crowley since appearing at a Dem unity breakfast the day after the Aug. 11 primary.

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New group pumps $13 million into Wisconsin races to knock Dems, including $9.3 million opposing Crowley

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026

A group that registered with the state just last week reported nearly $13 million in independent expenditures targeting Dem candidates, including a $9.3 million campaign going after Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley.

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Panelists see Dem environment brewing for legislative races, but split on what it will mean

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

The debate between panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon on the future of the state Legislature ultimately came down to one question: Is it 2006 or 2010 again?

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Alfonso, Clark offer contrast on Trump policies in 7th CD debate

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

7th CD Dem Fred Clark pitched his candidacy as a chance to place a check on the president, while GOP rival Michael Alfonso defended Donald Trump’s administration.

Read More »

Obama cuts videos backing Crowley for governor

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Former President Barack Obama has cut videos backing Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, saying: “There is nobody better to lead Wisconsin forward.”

Read More »

Tiffany, allies outspending Crowley, his backers 2.5-to-1

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

In the eight weeks since the August primary, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and his allies have outspent Dem David Crowley and his backers more than 2.5-to-1 on ads and turnout efforts, according to a WisPolitics review.

Read More »

Van Orden, Cooke set to meet in Oct. 20 debate

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

It’s the first time the two candidates will meet in a debate or forum after the two did not debate ahead of the 2024 election that Van Orden won by less than 4 percentage points.

Read More »

Absentee voting down compared to four years ago; drop off larger in Dem Madison, Milwaukee

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Mail-in absentee voting is down nearly 18% across Wisconsin compared to four years ago, with more pronounced declines in heavily Dem Milwaukee and Madison, according to a check of new numbers released by the Elections Commission.

Read More »

Hendricks, the Uihleins gave more than $73 million to GOP committees, candidates since Jan. 1

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Billionaires Diane Hendricks, Dick Uihlein and Liz Uihlein have combined to donate more than $73 million to GOP campaigns and committees since Jan. 1, fueling the Republican effort to stave off a building blue wave.

Read More »

Cooke sends Van Orden cease-and-desist letter over AI deepfake

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

Dem 3rd CD candidate Rebecca Cooke has sent GOP rival Derrick Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter demanding he stop posting AI deepfakes of her to make it seem like she made comments she’s never said.

Read More »

Tiffany raised $26 million in two months thanks to transfers from state party fueled by its billionaire backers

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Tom Tiffany raised $26.3 million over the past two months for his gubernatorial campaign, thanks largely to transfers from the state GOP after the party received $27.6 million from billionaires Diane Hendricks, Dick Uihlein and Liz Uihlein.

Read More »

Marquette poll: Crowley 49, Tiffany 46; little change from last month

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

The latest Marquette University Law School poll found little change in the governor’s campaign from a month ago with Dem David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany in a tight race.

Read More »

Clerk reports to Elections Commission include possible nomination paper forgery, election threats, voter impersonation

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Municipal clerks reported to the Wisconsin Elections Commission over the past 10 months possible nomination paper forgery, election threats and voter impersonation, according to a draft report on suspected election fraud, irregularities or violations.

Read More »

Tiffany vows to lower utility profits, Crowley dings him for voting to cut money for watchdog

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Tiffany said it was part of an effort to lower costs for consumers that includes appointing members of the PSC who put “affordability and reliability first.”

Read More »

Supreme Court to consider judges’ powers to extend polling hours — but not until after November election

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on the power of county judges to extend polling hours, though it declined to expedite the appeal.

Read More »

Hong tells ‘UpFront’ her campaign efforts for Dems are about more than one individual

Monday, Sep 28, 2026

“This is me campaigning for Democrats,” Hong said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “I think that it’s important we are campaigning in as many places as we can, and I think that you’ll see Democrats come together and make sure that we’re earning people’s votes.”

Read More »

Hong urges backers to support Crowley, vote for Dem trifecta this fall

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

Hong said losing the Dem gubernatorial primary was paintful, but “it’s absolutely vital” to keep the governor’s office in Democratic hands and overcome Republican majorities in the state Senate and Assembly.

Read More »

Tiffany’s campaign blocks two reporters from Milwaukee news conference

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Two days after Tom Tiffany said he believes in an open, free press that’s able to ask politicians questions, the GOP gubernatorial nominee’s campaign blocked two Journal Sentinel reporters from attending a news conference in Milwaukee.

Read More »

Post-primary spending on ads in 3rd CD tops 2024

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Post-primary spending in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD has already topped $25 million, blowing past what candidates and groups put into ads over the same period two years ago, according to a check of AdImpact data.

Read More »

Tiffany pledges to cut state regulations 25%; Crowley promises to support counties 

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026

GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Dem rival David Crowley separately addressed the Wisconsin Counties Association during its meeting in the Wisconsin Dells, along with Dem AG Josh Kaul and his GOP opponent, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney.

Read More »

Hong embarking on statewide tour to keep progressive movement engaged, urge votes for Dem trifecta

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026

The tour comes as some have questioned whether Hong would actively campaign for Crowley since appearing at a Dem unity breakfast the day after the Aug. 11 primary.

Read More »

New group pumps $13 million into Wisconsin races to knock Dems, including $9.3 million opposing Crowley

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026

A group that registered with the state just last week reported nearly $13 million in independent expenditures targeting Dem candidates, including a $9.3 million campaign going after Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley.

Read More »

Panelists see Dem environment brewing for legislative races, but split on what it will mean

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

The debate between panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon on the future of the state Legislature ultimately came down to one question: Is it 2006 or 2010 again?

Read More »
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