Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he asked LRB for an opinion on whether the Legislature had the ability to change Wisconsin’s electoral votes after the 2020 election — but only so he could share it with members and constituents who
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes says he raised $520,000 in January. That’s more than any of his Dem rivals raised from individuals during the fourth quarter. Barnes said the donations came from nearly 13,000 donors with an average donation
Several groups involved in a lawsuit over absentee ballot drop boxes are asking the state Supreme Court to ensure they can be used in the April 5 spring election as well as the Feb. 15 primary. The court a week
The state Dem Party finished the year with nearly $3.7 million in its federal campaign account – more than three times what the Wisconsin GOP had in the bank, according to the latest filings. The state Dem Party reported $1.5
GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from
A split Elections Commission voted to move ahead with an emergency rule that would continue existing agency guidance to local clerks on filling in missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. That move, approved 4-2, came after the commission
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson pulled in less money during the fourth quarter than three of his Dem rivals, according to their filings with the FEC. Still, the Oshkosh Republican also had at least $1 million more in the bank than
Dean Knudson, a Republican commissioner on the Wisconsin Elections Commission, is rebuffing calls to resign. The calls have come amid increased scrutiny targeting state election officials and the Racine County sheriff saying they be criminally charged. “It was a shame
The House Jan. 6 Select Committee today subpoenaed former Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt and De Pere Ald. Kelly Ruh seeking information on their roles as Republicans electors falsely cast their votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Kevin Nicholson’s entrance into the guv’s race, the latest on absentee ballot drop boxes, and new revenue projections.
Republican Kevin Nicholson today formally launched his bid for guv, promising to be a “fighter whose sole focus is getting things done.” Nicholson’s entry into the race sets up the potential for a bruising GOP primary with former Lt. Gov.
Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement Monday came the same day Wisconsin Manufacturers &
A state appeals court has reinstated the use of unmanned drop boxes for the Feb. 15 primary, ruling a change in procedures so close to an election ran the risk of causing “confusion and uncertainty” for voters. The Madison-based 4th
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, the latest campaign finance figures, the redistricting case before the state Supreme Court and the latest action in the Assembly.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s plan to run for reelection impacts other GOP candidates and races.” Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Conservative Justice Pat Roggensack questioned whether Black candidates in Wisconsin truly face barriers to getting support from white voters as the state Supreme Court heard six hours of oral arguments over future legislative and congressional boundaries. One of the issues
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says conservative Kevin Nicholson should not enter the GOP race for guv and instead focus his efforts on 2024. During a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club yesterday, the Rochester Republican said Nicholson would be better
Illinois businesswoman Liz Uihlein put $220,000 into the effort to elect Republican Rebecca Kleefisch guv, according to new campaign finance filings. Liz Uihlein’s support of Kleefisch through a $20,000 donation to the former lieutenant governor’s campaign and $200,000 to a
While Michael Gableman plans to provide legislative recommendations to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos by the end of February, there is “no way” the former state Supreme Court justice will wrap up his investigation by then, a spokesman tells WisPolitics.com. That’s
The Republican National Committee is standing firmly behind U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s reelection bid, promising its backing and resources in what will be a contentious battle as Republicans try to win back the Senate. “We’re glad he’s running and we’re
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he asked LRB for an opinion on whether the Legislature had the ability to change Wisconsin’s electoral votes after the 2020 election — but only so he could share it with members and constituents who
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes says he raised $520,000 in January. That’s more than any of his Dem rivals raised from individuals during the fourth quarter. Barnes said the donations came from nearly 13,000 donors with an average donation
Several groups involved in a lawsuit over absentee ballot drop boxes are asking the state Supreme Court to ensure they can be used in the April 5 spring election as well as the Feb. 15 primary. The court a week
The state Dem Party finished the year with nearly $3.7 million in its federal campaign account – more than three times what the Wisconsin GOP had in the bank, according to the latest filings. The state Dem Party reported $1.5
GOP lawmakers are circulating five election-related bills, including one that would allow the Joint Finance Committee to punish four state agencies if they failed to comply with certain elections laws. The bills that began circulating yesterday also include one from
A split Elections Commission voted to move ahead with an emergency rule that would continue existing agency guidance to local clerks on filling in missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. That move, approved 4-2, came after the commission
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson pulled in less money during the fourth quarter than three of his Dem rivals, according to their filings with the FEC. Still, the Oshkosh Republican also had at least $1 million more in the bank than
Dean Knudson, a Republican commissioner on the Wisconsin Elections Commission, is rebuffing calls to resign. The calls have come amid increased scrutiny targeting state election officials and the Racine County sheriff saying they be criminally charged. “It was a shame
The House Jan. 6 Select Committee today subpoenaed former Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt and De Pere Ald. Kelly Ruh seeking information on their roles as Republicans electors falsely cast their votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Kevin Nicholson’s entrance into the guv’s race, the latest on absentee ballot drop boxes, and new revenue projections.
Republican Kevin Nicholson today formally launched his bid for guv, promising to be a “fighter whose sole focus is getting things done.” Nicholson’s entry into the race sets up the potential for a bruising GOP primary with former Lt. Gov.
Illinois businessman Dick UIhlein is urging Kevin Nicholson to run for guv, saying the former Marine would have his “full support and commitment to win the primary and general elections.” Uihlein’s statement Monday came the same day Wisconsin Manufacturers &
A state appeals court has reinstated the use of unmanned drop boxes for the Feb. 15 primary, ruling a change in procedures so close to an election ran the risk of causing “confusion and uncertainty” for voters. The Madison-based 4th
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, the latest campaign finance figures, the redistricting case before the state Supreme Court and the latest action in the Assembly.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s plan to run for reelection impacts other GOP candidates and races.” Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Conservative Justice Pat Roggensack questioned whether Black candidates in Wisconsin truly face barriers to getting support from white voters as the state Supreme Court heard six hours of oral arguments over future legislative and congressional boundaries. One of the issues
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says conservative Kevin Nicholson should not enter the GOP race for guv and instead focus his efforts on 2024. During a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club yesterday, the Rochester Republican said Nicholson would be better
Illinois businesswoman Liz Uihlein put $220,000 into the effort to elect Republican Rebecca Kleefisch guv, according to new campaign finance filings. Liz Uihlein’s support of Kleefisch through a $20,000 donation to the former lieutenant governor’s campaign and $200,000 to a
While Michael Gableman plans to provide legislative recommendations to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos by the end of February, there is “no way” the former state Supreme Court justice will wrap up his investigation by then, a spokesman tells WisPolitics.com. That’s
The Republican National Committee is standing firmly behind U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s reelection bid, promising its backing and resources in what will be a contentious battle as Republicans try to win back the Senate. “We’re glad he’s running and we’re