Evers names communications director, launches transition website

Carrie Lynch, a strategic communications specialist at UW-Madison, will lead communications for Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ transition. Before going to work for the university, Lynch worked in a series of roles for Dem lawmakers in the state Capitol as well as

Senate yet to confirm more than 150 of Walker’s appointments

The state Senate failed to confirm just more than 150 of Gov. Scott Walker’s appointments before adjourning the regular season, including PSC Commissioner Rich Zipperer. That means Gov.-elect Tony Evers could rescind all of them his first day in office

Evers names chief of staff, first details of transition team

Maggie Gau, who served as Tony Evers’ campaign manager for his successful guv bid and previously worked as a legislative aide in the state Capitol, will become his chief of staff. Meanwhile, JoAnne Anton, who formerly worked as U.S. Sen.

‘UpFront’: Vos seeks to prevent Evers from undoing GOP reforms

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said he is trying to protect Republican-passed laws from being undone by Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers, and suggested some media outlets sensationalized his comments about the balance of power between the governor and lawmakers. In

In victory speech, Evers pledges to ‘always work for you’

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

Kleefisch says recount likely

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

Walker, Evers neck-and-neck

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

Baldwin in victory speech knocks outside spending against her

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

Ahead of poll closure, clerks report surge in turnout

Polls have closed across the state as clerks are reporting a surge in turnout, with some counties nearing presidential numbers. Meanwhile, some polling locations reported seeing ballot shortages as voters weighed in today on contests in the governor’s race, U.S.

Voters head to the polls for fall election

After months of negative ads and nasty rhetoric, voters across the state head to the polls today to make their picks for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, the Legislature and constitutional offices. Republican Gov. Scott Walker faces Dem opponent Tony Evers,

Walker, Evers continue trading shots on health care, taxes

Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers on Sunday continued to trade barbs on health care and taxes as they made their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s election. Speaking to backers in Glendale, Walker said it was

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