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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.
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.
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…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
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.”
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.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #300, declaring a state of emergency as communities throughout Eastern Wisconsin experienced severe storms on Monday, July 27, that resulted in at least one confirmed tornado with preliminary surveys indicating EF3 damage in the Menasha/Appleton area, along with high winds, hail, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, causing widespread and significant damage.
Madison, WI — July 2026 — With the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki just days away, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) is inviting the community to gather for Lanterns for Peace on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at Tenney Park’s John Wall Family Pavilion.
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Punchbowl News profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee in their Portal newsletter:
Northwoods Future PAC is out with a new ad in the 7th CD backing GOP primary candidate Michael Alfonso that focuses on inflation and the president’s endorsement of the former podcast producer.
3rd CD Dem primary candidate Emily Berge is on digital with an ad highlighting her answer during a forum that she would vote to impeach President Trump, contrasting that with rival Rebecca Cooke’s answer to the same question.
3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a new ad that advocates for healthcare reform.
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.
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.
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…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
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.”
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.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #300, declaring a state of emergency as communities throughout Eastern Wisconsin experienced severe storms on Monday, July 27, that resulted in at least one confirmed tornado with preliminary surveys indicating EF3 damage in the Menasha/Appleton area, along with high winds, hail, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, causing widespread and significant damage.
Madison, WI — July 2026 — With the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki just days away, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) is inviting the community to gather for Lanterns for Peace on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at Tenney Park’s John Wall Family Pavilion.
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Punchbowl News profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee in their Portal newsletter:
Northwoods Future PAC is out with a new ad in the 7th CD backing GOP primary candidate Michael Alfonso that focuses on inflation and the president’s endorsement of the former podcast producer.
3rd CD Dem primary candidate Emily Berge is on digital with an ad highlighting her answer during a forum that she would vote to impeach President Trump, contrasting that with rival Rebecca Cooke’s answer to the same question.
3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a new ad that advocates for healthcare reform.