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Senate Republicans today elected their leadership for the upcoming session, keeping Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, of Juneau, and President Roger Roth, of Appleton, in their posts. The caucus elected Sen. Dan Feyen, of Fond du Lac, as assistant majority leader.He
Senate Dems this afternoon voted to keep their current leadership team in place after losing one seat in the chamber this week. The vote, which came after two hours of closed caucus discussions, means Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, of La
Dem Robyn Vining is declaring victory in her race against GOP state Treasurer Matt Adamczyk for the open 14th AD after she trailed in the initial count by 21 votes. The declaration comes after returns were updated in Waukesha and
Gov. Scott Walker conceded this afternoon, offering the “full support of my staff and our cabinet” as Dem rival Tony Evers begins the transition process. In a statement that thanked his family and aides and paid homage to his father,
Voters in more than 20 counties, cities and villages across the state threw their support behind referendums to urge lawmakers to pass legislation closing the so-called “dark store” loophole. The measures received widespread support. The narrowest margin — 19.5 percent
After seven years of gathering in the Capitol daily to protest Gov. Scott Walker, members of the Solidarity Singers aren’t sure what they’re going to do now that he’s been toppled by Dem Tony Evers. The group, which was in
Turnout in yesterday’s election was the highest for a midterm since at least 1948, per a WisPolitics.com review. According to unofficial returns from The Associated Press, about 59 percent of the voting population cast a ballot in the guv’s race.
MADISON — Josh Kaul, declaring victory in the AG race, pledged to be independent and “an advocate for all Wisconsinites.” Kaul, who addressed supporters and media outside the Dane County Courthouse this morning, also said he’d work with Dem guv-elect
The race for attorney general remained uncalled early this morning as preliminary results showed Dem Josh Kaul barely edging out Republican Brad Schimel. The results — which give Kaul 49.5 percent of the vote to Schimel’s 48.7 percent — put
Tony Evers declared victory in the guv’s race early this morning as he pledged to his supporters that he’ll “always work for you.” And he touted his “positive campaign focused on the issues” of improved schools and roads, as well
PEWAUKEE — Saying “the fight is not over,” Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said the Walker campaign is “preparing for the likelihood of a recount.” She spoke as Milwaukee County officials announced a final tally of absentee ballots that swung heavily
PEWAUKEE — Incumbent AG Brad Schimel sent his supporters home for the night, saying they’ll have to wait until the morning to find out the results. “Whatever happens, it has been an honor of a lifetime to serve along side
Republicans maintained control of both houses of the state Legislature with final results in a couple of races still pending early Wednesday. With Republicans holding an 18-15 majority in the Senate headed into Tuesday, Dems needed to hold onto the
MADISON — Dem AG candidate Josh Kaul’s election night party has disbanded as the race remains neck-and-neck. Kaul at midnight addressed a small but enthusiastic band of supporters, thanking them for remaining “as the night got long.” “We won’t know
While those at Gov. Scott Walker’s party are intently watching returns — breaking into cheers when tonight’s seesaw returns tip in the guv’s favor — supporters at Brad Schimel’s party next door are dancing as the incumbent AG lays down
Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers were in a nip-and-tuck race late Tuesday night in what could be one of the closest races in Wisconsin history. With 85 percent of precincts reporting, the two were neck-and-neck as the
Incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman has won the race for the 6th CD in northeastern Wisconsin, the Associated Press has determined. Per unofficial results, Grothman won the race against Democrat Dan Kohl with 56 percent of the vote, compared to
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin credited her supporters for giving her a path to victory over Republican challenger Leah Vukmir, despite the third-party spending leveled against the Madison Dem. Baldwin, calling out the outside group spending in the race in her
Republican Bryan Steil won the 1st CD race against Dem Randy Bryce, the Associated Press has projected. Steil, a UW regent, won nearly 58 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns, while ironworker Bryce was at 39 percent. Independent
MADISON — Supporters filled into a series of statewide Dem candidates’ parties in Madison after the polls closed tonight. At U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s event, where national media outlets called the race for the Madison Dem just minutes after polls
Senate Republicans today elected their leadership for the upcoming session, keeping Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, of Juneau, and President Roger Roth, of Appleton, in their posts. The caucus elected Sen. Dan Feyen, of Fond du Lac, as assistant majority leader.He
Senate Dems this afternoon voted to keep their current leadership team in place after losing one seat in the chamber this week. The vote, which came after two hours of closed caucus discussions, means Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, of La
Dem Robyn Vining is declaring victory in her race against GOP state Treasurer Matt Adamczyk for the open 14th AD after she trailed in the initial count by 21 votes. The declaration comes after returns were updated in Waukesha and
Gov. Scott Walker conceded this afternoon, offering the “full support of my staff and our cabinet” as Dem rival Tony Evers begins the transition process. In a statement that thanked his family and aides and paid homage to his father,
Voters in more than 20 counties, cities and villages across the state threw their support behind referendums to urge lawmakers to pass legislation closing the so-called “dark store” loophole. The measures received widespread support. The narrowest margin — 19.5 percent
After seven years of gathering in the Capitol daily to protest Gov. Scott Walker, members of the Solidarity Singers aren’t sure what they’re going to do now that he’s been toppled by Dem Tony Evers. The group, which was in
Turnout in yesterday’s election was the highest for a midterm since at least 1948, per a WisPolitics.com review. According to unofficial returns from The Associated Press, about 59 percent of the voting population cast a ballot in the guv’s race.
MADISON — Josh Kaul, declaring victory in the AG race, pledged to be independent and “an advocate for all Wisconsinites.” Kaul, who addressed supporters and media outside the Dane County Courthouse this morning, also said he’d work with Dem guv-elect
The race for attorney general remained uncalled early this morning as preliminary results showed Dem Josh Kaul barely edging out Republican Brad Schimel. The results — which give Kaul 49.5 percent of the vote to Schimel’s 48.7 percent — put
Tony Evers declared victory in the guv’s race early this morning as he pledged to his supporters that he’ll “always work for you.” And he touted his “positive campaign focused on the issues” of improved schools and roads, as well
PEWAUKEE — Saying “the fight is not over,” Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said the Walker campaign is “preparing for the likelihood of a recount.” She spoke as Milwaukee County officials announced a final tally of absentee ballots that swung heavily
PEWAUKEE — Incumbent AG Brad Schimel sent his supporters home for the night, saying they’ll have to wait until the morning to find out the results. “Whatever happens, it has been an honor of a lifetime to serve along side
Republicans maintained control of both houses of the state Legislature with final results in a couple of races still pending early Wednesday. With Republicans holding an 18-15 majority in the Senate headed into Tuesday, Dems needed to hold onto the
MADISON — Dem AG candidate Josh Kaul’s election night party has disbanded as the race remains neck-and-neck. Kaul at midnight addressed a small but enthusiastic band of supporters, thanking them for remaining “as the night got long.” “We won’t know
While those at Gov. Scott Walker’s party are intently watching returns — breaking into cheers when tonight’s seesaw returns tip in the guv’s favor — supporters at Brad Schimel’s party next door are dancing as the incumbent AG lays down
Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers were in a nip-and-tuck race late Tuesday night in what could be one of the closest races in Wisconsin history. With 85 percent of precincts reporting, the two were neck-and-neck as the
Incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman has won the race for the 6th CD in northeastern Wisconsin, the Associated Press has determined. Per unofficial results, Grothman won the race against Democrat Dan Kohl with 56 percent of the vote, compared to
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin credited her supporters for giving her a path to victory over Republican challenger Leah Vukmir, despite the third-party spending leveled against the Madison Dem. Baldwin, calling out the outside group spending in the race in her
Republican Bryan Steil won the 1st CD race against Dem Randy Bryce, the Associated Press has projected. Steil, a UW regent, won nearly 58 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns, while ironworker Bryce was at 39 percent. Independent
MADISON — Supporters filled into a series of statewide Dem candidates’ parties in Madison after the polls closed tonight. At U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s event, where national media outlets called the race for the Madison Dem just minutes after polls