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TOP STORIES Crowley outraises Hong in July, despite briefly leaving Democratic primary for governor* [July 1-27,] Crowley raised around $776K, spent nearly $628K, had about $463K on hand* Hong raised nearly $339K, spent around $343K, had around $406K on hand*
MADISON – ACLU of WI Executive Director Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan issued the following statement after Madison Police cleared an encampment dedicated to Corey Ruiz, who was fatally shot on July 22 by the Madison Police Department, leading to mass arrests and injuries.
Dem gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan’s closing TV ad of the primary called him a “governor who will win for us.”
The two Democratic candidates in the race for the 21st Assembly District, Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz and David Liners, are hoping they can flip the district.
TOP STORIES Republicans Now Favorites to Win Wisconsin Governor Election Amid Dem Chaos… Kalshi gave the Republican Party a 53 percent chance of winning the governorship compared with 48 percent for Democrats, as of Monday. As recently as August 1,
The remaining Democratic candidates for governor enter their final full week of campaigning ahead of the Aug. 11 primary following the abrupt exit from Mandela Barnes and last week’s debate.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Mandela Barnes dropping out of the Dem primary for governor, how candidates performed during Tuesday’s debate, an appeal court upholding Act 10 and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers is doing a fundraiser for David Crowley this evening as he seeks to boost the Milwaukee County executive in the final days of the race for the Dem gubernatorial nomination. An invite obtained
A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.
Third CD Dem Rebecca Cooke in a new ad says “we need more working-class fighters” in Congress as she touts an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
TOP STORIES Hong leads Democratic primary for governor once again in new Marquette pollJuly 22-27 re-poll found Hong 38, Undecided 34, Barnes 16, Crowley 7, Roys 2, Brennan 2. 56% said Evers endorsement did not affect their choice. 34% still
Sen. Ron Johnson used Anthony Fauci’s testimony to air his vaccine skeptic theories as Republicans attacked the former public health official’s character and conduct.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Dem state treasurer candidate and Marathon County Supervisor Yee Leng Xiong discusses the upcoming primary election, his plans to increase fiscal transparency and his Hmong heritage.
In the second TV ad of her campaign for the 3rd CD, Dem Emily Berge says she’ll stand up for the people of Wisconsin, not “the people who write the biggest checks.”
TOP STORIES During debate, Democrats running for governor find consensus, avoid attacks… hourlong debate hosted by WISN 12 at the Marquette University Law School moved quickly as moderators tossed rapid-fire questions … five remaining candidates in the chaotic race largely
Put on by WISN-TV and cosponsored by WisPolitics, the debate was broadcast statewide and featured former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former DOA Secretary Joel Brennan, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley, state Rep. Francesca Hong and state Sen. Kelda Roys.
MADISON, Wis., July 28th, 2026 — A new poll of likely Wisconsin Democratic primary voters, conducted by State Navigate and released jointly by Main Street Action, which represents over 3,500 small business owners across Wisconsin, and UpNorthNews, shows Rep. Francesca Hong holding a commanding lead in the race for governor, with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes locked in a close fight for second place.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced that his campaign has raised over $775,000 since re-entering the race for Governor.
Andy Beck, Candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, has committed to participating in Unrig Washington, a bold, public commitment to clean up Washington. The program supports real anti-corruption reforms and leading by example.
TOP STORIES Crowley outraises Hong in July, despite briefly leaving Democratic primary for governor* [July 1-27,] Crowley raised around $776K, spent nearly $628K, had about $463K on hand* Hong raised nearly $339K, spent around $343K, had around $406K on hand* Tiffany raised $4.6M+, with big gifts from RPW, Hendricks, Uihleins.*
MADISON – ACLU of WI Executive Director Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan issued the following statement after Madison Police cleared an encampment dedicated to Corey Ruiz, who was fatally shot on July 22 by the Madison Police Department, leading to mass arrests and injuries.
Dem gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan’s closing TV ad of the primary called him a “governor who will win for us.”
The two Democratic candidates in the race for the 21st Assembly District, Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz and David Liners, are hoping they can flip the district.
TOP STORIES Republicans Now Favorites to Win Wisconsin Governor Election Amid Dem Chaos… Kalshi gave the Republican Party a 53 percent chance of winning the governorship compared with 48 percent for Democrats, as of Monday. As recently as August 1, Democrats held a 55 percent to 46 percent lead. …
The remaining Democratic candidates for governor enter their final full week of campaigning ahead of the Aug. 11 primary following the abrupt exit from Mandela Barnes and last week’s debate.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Mandela Barnes dropping out of the Dem primary for governor, how candidates performed during Tuesday’s debate, an appeal court upholding Act 10 and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers is doing a fundraiser for David Crowley this evening as he seeks to boost the Milwaukee County executive in the final days of the race for the Dem gubernatorial nomination. An invite obtained by WisPolitics lists Evers as the special guest for the
A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.
Third CD Dem Rebecca Cooke in a new ad says “we need more working-class fighters” in Congress as she touts an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
TOP STORIES Hong leads Democratic primary for governor once again in new Marquette pollJuly 22-27 re-poll found Hong 38, Undecided 34, Barnes 16, Crowley 7, Roys 2, Brennan 2. 56% said Evers endorsement did not affect their choice. 34% still said they haven’t decided on a candidate. Most undecideds were
Sen. Ron Johnson used Anthony Fauci’s testimony to air his vaccine skeptic theories as Republicans attacked the former public health official’s character and conduct.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Dem state treasurer candidate and Marathon County Supervisor Yee Leng Xiong discusses the upcoming primary election, his plans to increase fiscal transparency and his Hmong heritage.
In the second TV ad of her campaign for the 3rd CD, Dem Emily Berge says she’ll stand up for the people of Wisconsin, not “the people who write the biggest checks.”
TOP STORIES During debate, Democrats running for governor find consensus, avoid attacks… hourlong debate hosted by WISN 12 at the Marquette University Law School moved quickly as moderators tossed rapid-fire questions … five remaining candidates in the chaotic race largely found consensus on issues like raising taxes on millionaires, reining
Put on by WISN-TV and cosponsored by WisPolitics, the debate was broadcast statewide and featured former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former DOA Secretary Joel Brennan, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley, state Rep. Francesca Hong and state Sen. Kelda Roys.
MADISON, Wis., July 28th, 2026 — A new poll of likely Wisconsin Democratic primary voters, conducted by State Navigate and released jointly by Main Street Action, which represents over 3,500 small business owners across Wisconsin, and UpNorthNews, shows Rep. Francesca Hong holding a commanding lead in the race for governor, with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes locked in a close fight for second place.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced that his campaign has raised over $775,000 since re-entering the race for Governor.
Andy Beck, Candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, has committed to participating in Unrig Washington, a bold, public commitment to clean up Washington. The program supports real anti-corruption reforms and leading by example.