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FRI AM Update: Elections Commission discusses possible criminal referrals for those who requested others’ absentee ballots, to alert clerks, voters

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis said he supports criminal referrals for individuals who have illegally requested other voters’ absentee ballots. Millis, the new Republican chair, urged a

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MON AM Update: Nelson drops U.S. Senate bid, backs Barnes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson announced today he’s suspending his U.S. Senate campaign and backing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for the Dem nomination to take on U.S. Sen.

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MON AM Update: Michels pumps another $1 million into his campaign; Trump says he’s considering endorsing Vos’ primary opponent

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP guv candidate Tim Michels continued to pour personal funds into his campaign with a $1 million donation on Thursday, according to a new filing with the state Ethics Commission. State candidates face a midnight deadline to report

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FRI AM Update: Elections Commission discusses possible criminal referrals for those who requested others’ absentee ballots, to alert clerks, voters

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis said he supports criminal referrals for individuals who have illegally requested other voters’ absentee ballots. Millis, the new Republican chair, urged a “rational” response instead of a “knee-jerk” reaction. Millis made the

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THU AM Update: Judge to hear arguments today in lawsuit against Vos over election probe records

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Oral arguments are scheduled for 9 a.m. today in liberal group American Oversight’s open records lawsuit against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The Washington, D.C.-based group has requested a multitude of records relating to former Supreme Court Justice Michael

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TUE News Summary: Four disabled voters sue to allow caretakers to return their ballots; Dane election clerks do not feel safe ahead of August primary

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Minnesota – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Regulation

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TUE AM Update: Kleefisch hits Michels over illegal immigration in TV ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Rebecca Kleefisch, who has been hitting GOP guv rival Tim Michels on gas taxes in her TV ads, is now going after him over illegal immigration. The latest spot calls Michels a “hypocrite” who is “lying about illegal

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MON PM Update: Lawsuit seeks to allow people with disabilities assistance in returning absentee ballots

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Four Wisconsinites with disabilities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Administrator Meagan Wolfe, arguing they interpreted the state Supreme Court’s recent absentee ballot drop box decision in a way that will disenfranchise disabled voters. The lawsuit addresses

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MON AM Update: Nelson drops U.S. Senate bid, backs Barnes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson announced today he’s suspending his U.S. Senate campaign and backing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for the Dem nomination to take on U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. Nelson on Twitter said he made the decision

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FRI AM Update: Pro-Kleefisch PAC adds $1.5M to TV buy opposing Michels

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Freedom Wisconsin PAC, the group created to support Rebecca Kleefisch’s bid for guv, has now bought $2.3 million on TV opposing GOP rival Tim Michels. Freedom Wisconsin PAC has now spent $2.5 million in its effort to boost

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THU PM Update: Republican lt. gov. candidates split on abolishing state income tax, other issues in TV debate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Candidates in today’s GOP lieutenant governor debate voiced their support for restrictions on abortion while weighing in on a Trump 2024 bid and suspending the state’s income tax. During today’s Spectrum 1 News debate cosponsored by WisPolitics.com, five of the eight candidates

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