Series of Evers ads paint Michels as ‘divisive radical’

Gov. Tony Evers has launched five 15-second TV ads knocking GOP rival Tim Michels as a “divisive radical.” The spots are the first from Evers hitting Michels since the construction exec won the GOP nomination a week ago. Evers previously

Barnes launches his first ad since winning primary

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes has launched his first ad since winning last week’s primary, saying in the spot it’s time to “change things up.” His campaign said it’s part of a multi-million dollar buy on broadcast, cable and

Van Orden ad slams Biden over Afghanistan withdrawl

Republican Derrick Van Orden released a new ad in his bid for the 3rd CD, slamming President Joe Biden for the Afghanistan withdrawal, during which 13 U.S. troops were killed. The former Navy SEAL is running a second time for

DNC ad touts efforts to lower prescription drug prices

The Democratic National Committee today announced a 15-second digital ad campaign touting the party’s efforts to make prescription drugs more affordable and protect social safety net programs. The narrator in the ad airing on YouTube and AARP The Magazine’s website

DGA-aligned group knocks Michels as too radical on guns

A group aligned with the Democratic Governors Association has started a digital buy knocking GOP guv candidate Tim Michels as too radical on guns. The DGA described the buy from Alliance for Common Sense as in the high five figures.

DGA ad targets Michels over ‘radical, divisive agenda’

A group backed by the Democratic Governors Association today launched a TV ad criticizing GOP guv candidate Tim Michels for his “radical, divisive agenda.” A spokeswoman for the DGA said a version of the 30-second Alliance for Common Sense ad

Johnson launches new biographical TV ad

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson announced a new biographical TV ad today narrated by the Oshkosh Republican’s brother. The campaign declined to release details of the buy, other than saying it will run on TV. It’s Johnson’s first since Lt. Gov.

Michels ties Evers to Biden in general election TV ad

GOP guv candidate Tim Michels in a new TV ad works to position himself as an outsider and tie Evers to President Biden. The ad airing on broadcast and cable statewide cost Michels’ campaign $500,000. The construction business exec in

One Nation ad praises Johnson

The conservative group One Nation launched a new TV ad today praising U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, for “fighting to help Wisconsin families.” The group previously announced a $9 million issue ads campaign praising Johnson. The ad comes on the

DSCC launches new ads targeting Johnson

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today launched a new TV ad and two digital spots hitting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, the first piece of a $3 million campaign targeting the Oshkosh Republican through the November election. Two spots hit Johnson

Olikara launches his first TV ad in U.S. Senate primary bid

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Steven Olikara over the weekend released the first TV ad of his campaign. The Millennial Action Project founder told WisPolitics.com he does not have exact numbers yet on how much the campaign is spending on the

Kleefisch targeted in Michels, Club for Growth Action ads

Less than a week out from the primary, Michels and Club for Growth Action are both up with new TV ads attacking Kleefisch, including lines hitting her on China. The Michels campaign didn’t immediately provide details of the buy. The

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