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Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, Schoemann, 43, is the first Republican to formally register in the race for Wisconsin governor.
Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s highest court.”
The former Madison clerk failed to perform her work duties when local officials missed 193 absentee ballots from the November election and her office didn’t report the issue to the state until after the official count was complete, according to a city investigation.
The lawyer handling the discipline case against Michael Gableman argued a three-year suspension of the former justice’s law license was justified because Gableman “certainly knew better” than to violate numerous conduct standards while reviewing the 2020 election.
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has deadlocked on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and “Democrats need to organize and fight back.”
Rep. Adam Neylon criticized the Wisconsin Elections Commission for not engaging with lawmakers more on a proposed rule laying out standards for election observers, calling it “insulting.”
Dem Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs threatened to remove GOP member Bob Spindell from a hearing when he spoke about Milwaukee polling sites running out of ballots in April, even though the topic wasn’t on the agenda.
Operative Joe Zepecki has formally launched his bid for state Dem chair, the fourth person to enter the contest to succeed Ben Wikler.
The state GOP announced to members that it’s launching a postmortem on the 2025 state Supreme Court race that conservative Brad Schimel lost by 10 points as the party prepares for next year’s contest.
GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden raised $1.1 million over the first three months of 2025, just more than the $1 million Dem challenger Rebecca Cooke pulled in over the first three weeks of her quest for a rematch in
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Madison’s city clerk has resigned after being put on leave a month ago amid a state probe into why her office failed to count 193 absentee ballots cast in the November election.
Businessman Bill Berrien, who’s been weighing a bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026, announced he’s created a PAC to advance conservative policy solutions and help “Republican candidates get back to winning.”
The University of Virginia’s first “Crystal Ball” ratings of the 2026 House races lists Wisconsin’s 3rd CD as one of the 19 toss up races nationally. The Center for Politics lists GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s southeastern Wisconsin seat as
DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally.
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has secured an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying liberal control for at least another three years as she easily won the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, according to multiple media projections.
Former state Rep. Gordon Hintz beat incumbent Jon Doemel today to become the next Winnebago County exec. According to unofficial returns, Hintz had 30,832 votes, or 53%, to 27,374 votes, or 47%, for Doemel, who was in his first term.
Incumbent State Superintendent Jill Underly won her reelection bid against education consultant Brittany Kinser in the race to lead the Department of Public Instruction.
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment enshrining a photo ID requirement for voting in the state’s constitution.
Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, Schoemann, 43, is the first Republican to formally register in the race for Wisconsin governor.
Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s highest court.”
The former Madison clerk failed to perform her work duties when local officials missed 193 absentee ballots from the November election and her office didn’t report the issue to the state until after the official count was complete, according to a city investigation.
The lawyer handling the discipline case against Michael Gableman argued a three-year suspension of the former justice’s law license was justified because Gableman “certainly knew better” than to violate numerous conduct standards while reviewing the 2020 election.
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has deadlocked on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and “Democrats need to organize and fight back.”
Rep. Adam Neylon criticized the Wisconsin Elections Commission for not engaging with lawmakers more on a proposed rule laying out standards for election observers, calling it “insulting.”
Dem Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs threatened to remove GOP member Bob Spindell from a hearing when he spoke about Milwaukee polling sites running out of ballots in April, even though the topic wasn’t on the agenda.
Operative Joe Zepecki has formally launched his bid for state Dem chair, the fourth person to enter the contest to succeed Ben Wikler.
The state GOP announced to members that it’s launching a postmortem on the 2025 state Supreme Court race that conservative Brad Schimel lost by 10 points as the party prepares for next year’s contest.
GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden raised $1.1 million over the first three months of 2025, just more than the $1 million Dem challenger Rebecca Cooke pulled in over the first three weeks of her quest for a rematch in the 3rd CD. Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, reported spending $453,265 and
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Madison’s city clerk has resigned after being put on leave a month ago amid a state probe into why her office failed to count 193 absentee ballots cast in the November election.
Businessman Bill Berrien, who’s been weighing a bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026, announced he’s created a PAC to advance conservative policy solutions and help “Republican candidates get back to winning.”
The University of Virginia’s first “Crystal Ball” ratings of the 2026 House races lists Wisconsin’s 3rd CD as one of the 19 toss up races nationally. The Center for Politics lists GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s southeastern Wisconsin seat as “likely Republican.” The rest of the state’s districts were “safe”
DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally.
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has secured an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying liberal control for at least another three years as she easily won the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, according to multiple media projections.
Former state Rep. Gordon Hintz beat incumbent Jon Doemel today to become the next Winnebago County exec. According to unofficial returns, Hintz had 30,832 votes, or 53%, to 27,374 votes, or 47%, for Doemel, who was in his first term. In a statement, Hintz thanked the voters of Winnebago County
Incumbent State Superintendent Jill Underly won her reelection bid against education consultant Brittany Kinser in the race to lead the Department of Public Instruction.
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment enshrining a photo ID requirement for voting in the state’s constitution.