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TOP STORIES Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition… [strategy to win Hong voters is] make the governor’s race an existential fight against “MAGA extremism.” … after a bitter primary battle defined by questions of
From WisPolitics … — Lawmakers on a study committee on regulating artificial intelligence use in health care want rules that keep people in decision-making roles and protect patients’ data. Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, said she wants to hear more
GOP nominee Tom Tiffany has launched his first attack ad against Dem gubernatorial rival David Crowley, calling him a “failed executive” who spent recklessly, botched health insurance for thousands and raised taxes.
A new Dem group has launched digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Republicans in 10 legislative races expected to play a big role in which party controls the Assembly and Senate next session.
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil went up with his first TV ad in the campaign, featuring his grandmother, mother and wife praising his work ethic.
The Alliance for Economic Freedom has launched a new ad encouraging viewers to thank Steil for protecting Social Security. AdImpact had tracked $637,500 in the Milwaukee media market as of today. The ad features a woman who says retirement has
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democrats preach unity as Hong endorses Crowley… “From the very first day that I announced this campaign, I said the real threat wasn’t any of my primary opponents,” said Crowley … at an event Wednesday morning [at
David Crowley called for Dem unity as he campaigned alongside former rivals, while Republican Tom Tiffany sought to tie him to state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist who narrowly lost her party’s gubernatorial nomination.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany released a new TV ad with him promising to be a “commonsense governor.” The campaign said it was part of a seven-figure buy running statewide on TV, streaming, and digital platforms. As of this morning,
Fresh on the heels of Wisconsin’s primary, a group affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association has launched a new seven-figure buy knocking Republican nominee Tom Tiffany for having a “MAGA agenda” that’s too extreme.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Robert Dempsey, national political director for the progressive political action group Our Revolution, discusses democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s loss in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, what it means for the progressive movement, and what comes next for Hong and Dem guv nominee David Crowley.
TOP STORIES David Crowley pulls off stunning comeback victory over Francesca Hong… a Hail Mary effort in the final weeks … underscored the popularity of Gov. Tony Evers. … Crowley and Evers spent the last month of the race crisscrossing
Follow this post throughout the day and evening for live news and notes on Wisconsin’s primary election.
Dem frontrunners David Crowley and Francesca Hong highlighted their experiences as elected officials and warned of the dangers of presumptive GOP nominee Tom Tiffany ahead of today’s gubernatorial primary election.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s 2026 primary for governor hits the home stretch… one week out from the primary Election Day, there were just four [of 7 Dems] left [Hong, Crowley, Brennan, Roys]. After the night of Tuesday, Aug. 11, the party
“She’s a Democrat, of course we’ll be helpful, but that’s not going to happen,” Evers said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “This guy is going to win,” Evers said while sitting next to Crowley.
A group supporting David Crowley has launched its first negative ad against Dem gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong, charging her “record is a distraction we can’t afford.”
Three GOP primary candidates for the 11th SD are vying to follow in the footsteps of Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, after he decided not to seek reelection. Nass, who has been in the Legislature since 2014, has been known as one of the most conservative members of the Republican caucus.
Rep. Priscilla Prado, D-Milwaukee, is looking to hold off primary challenger Mimi Reza of Milwaukee in her reelection campaign to the 9th AD, which encompasses parts of the south side of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee.
TOP STORIES Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition… [strategy to win Hong voters is] make the governor’s race an existential fight against “MAGA extremism.” … after a bitter primary battle defined by questions of electability and how far left of an ideology to pursue.
From WisPolitics … — Lawmakers on a study committee on regulating artificial intelligence use in health care want rules that keep people in decision-making roles and protect patients’ data. Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, said she wants to hear more from medical professionals – she cited radiologists and nurses in
GOP nominee Tom Tiffany has launched his first attack ad against Dem gubernatorial rival David Crowley, calling him a “failed executive” who spent recklessly, botched health insurance for thousands and raised taxes.
A new Dem group has launched digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Republicans in 10 legislative races expected to play a big role in which party controls the Assembly and Senate next session.
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil went up with his first TV ad in the campaign, featuring his grandmother, mother and wife praising his work ethic.
The Alliance for Economic Freedom has launched a new ad encouraging viewers to thank Steil for protecting Social Security. AdImpact had tracked $637,500 in the Milwaukee media market as of today. The ad features a woman who says retirement has meant “saying no” because Washington taxed Social Security, but Steil
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democrats preach unity as Hong endorses Crowley… “From the very first day that I announced this campaign, I said the real threat wasn’t any of my primary opponents,” said Crowley … at an event Wednesday morning [at Prairie Cafe and Bakery] in Middleton. “The real opponent has
David Crowley called for Dem unity as he campaigned alongside former rivals, while Republican Tom Tiffany sought to tie him to state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist who narrowly lost her party’s gubernatorial nomination.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany released a new TV ad with him promising to be a “commonsense governor.” The campaign said it was part of a seven-figure buy running statewide on TV, streaming, and digital platforms. As of this morning, AdImpact had tracked nearly $7.5 million in buys from Tiffany’s
Fresh on the heels of Wisconsin’s primary, a group affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association has launched a new seven-figure buy knocking Republican nominee Tom Tiffany for having a “MAGA agenda” that’s too extreme.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Robert Dempsey, national political director for the progressive political action group Our Revolution, discusses democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s loss in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, what it means for the progressive movement, and what comes next for Hong and Dem guv nominee David Crowley.
TOP STORIES David Crowley pulls off stunning comeback victory over Francesca Hong… a Hail Mary effort in the final weeks … underscored the popularity of Gov. Tony Evers. … Crowley and Evers spent the last month of the race crisscrossing the state, arguing Hong could not beat Tiffany … Crowley
Follow this post throughout the day and evening for live news and notes on Wisconsin’s primary election.
Dem frontrunners David Crowley and Francesca Hong highlighted their experiences as elected officials and warned of the dangers of presumptive GOP nominee Tom Tiffany ahead of today’s gubernatorial primary election.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s 2026 primary for governor hits the home stretch… one week out from the primary Election Day, there were just four [of 7 Dems] left [Hong, Crowley, Brennan, Roys]. After the night of Tuesday, Aug. 11, the party will seek to unite behind the winner against the presumptive
“She’s a Democrat, of course we’ll be helpful, but that’s not going to happen,” Evers said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “This guy is going to win,” Evers said while sitting next to Crowley.
A group supporting David Crowley has launched its first negative ad against Dem gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong, charging her “record is a distraction we can’t afford.”
Three GOP primary candidates for the 11th SD are vying to follow in the footsteps of Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, after he decided not to seek reelection. Nass, who has been in the Legislature since 2014, has been known as one of the most conservative members of the Republican caucus.
Rep. Priscilla Prado, D-Milwaukee, is looking to hold off primary challenger Mimi Reza of Milwaukee in her reelection campaign to the 9th AD, which encompasses parts of the south side of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee.