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TOP STORIES Hong leads Democratic primary for governor once again in new Marquette pollJuly 22-27 re-poll found Hong 38, Undecided 34, Barnes 16, Crowley 7, Roys 2, Brennan 2. 56% said Evers endorsement did not affect their choice. 34% still
TOP STORIES During debate, Democrats running for governor find consensus, avoid attacks… hourlong debate hosted by WISN 12 at the Marquette University Law School moved quickly as moderators tossed rapid-fire questions … five remaining candidates in the chaotic race largely
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win
From WisPolitics … — The Republican Governors Association has added another six figures to its effort to boost Dem Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary. That pushes its overall investment in the ad campaign to nearly $3.6 million. The latest
THU AM Update: Evers’ approval rating rises in Marquette poll, Trump hits new low From WisPolitics … – Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rating rose, while President Donald Trump’s reached a new low in the latest Marquette University Law School poll.
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years
TOP STORIES Gov. Tony Evers backs David Crowley in Democratic primary… [2 weeks after dropping out and endorsing Rodriguez, who suffered campaign finance woes and dropped her own bid last week,] Crowley reentered the state’s Democratic primary on Saturday …
TOP STORIES Barnes, Hong lead Democratic fundraising as Rodriguez stumblesAmong Democrats:* Barnes raised about $840K in 1H26, spent $1.1M+, had about $204K on hand* Hong raised about $709K, spent around $433K, had about $411K on hand* Brennan raised nearly $666K,
From WisPolitics … — The Republican Governors Association’s buy targeting Dem Francesa Hong as “dangerously liberal” is now up to nearly $3.2 million, according to a new filing. Meanwhile, a group backing former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in the guv’s
TOP STORIES Evers to appeal Trump admin’s denial of assistance to 4 counties hit by April storms… [FEMA’s Arnold letter] approved individual assistance for residents of 19 Wisconsin counties, as well as for the Oneida Nation. … public assistance for
TOP STORIES Sensing opportunity, Democratic rivals seize on Rodriguez campaign’s financial troubles… Immediately after Rodriguez held a Monday press conference to discuss what she said was double-counting by her former manager, Madison Sen. Kelda Roys sent out a statement calling
TOP STORIES Governor hopeful Sara Rodriguez uncovers major cash shortfall in WI campaign… after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air because of unpaid invoices…. fired her campaign manager [Spencer] just a month before the Aug. 11
TOP STORIES Sara Rodriguez fires campaign head for campaign finance inaccuracies… staff discovered the errors and financial management issues late last week and brought concerns to Rodriguez. … after “discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies” in campaign finance reports. … made
TOP STORIES Crowley backs Rodriguez, stops short of urging others to exit… at the Milwaukee Athletic Club … he formally endorsed Rodriguez, calling her “the strongest candidate to defeat Tom Tiffany in November and stop the extreme agenda that he
From WisPolitics … — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen. Rob Hutton shares his experience meeting two immigrants and the importance of American values. “One came from Lithuania. The other from Brazil. Both chose America. Both built successful lives
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court nixes attempt to get voting eligibility records… [WVA”s Heuer, part of Gableman’s 2020 election probe, sued in 13 counties arguing incompetent voter info] would show inconsistencies in the state’s voter rolls. … [5-2, Libs +
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are
TOP STORIES Trump posts $22.6M in Wisconsin disaster relief; Evers is in the dark… posted Tuesday evening on his Truth Social platform that he had just spoken with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany “and informed him that the Great State of
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” …
TOP STORIES Hong leads Democratic primary for governor once again in new Marquette pollJuly 22-27 re-poll found Hong 38, Undecided 34, Barnes 16, Crowley 7, Roys 2, Brennan 2. 56% said Evers endorsement did not affect their choice. 34% still said they haven’t decided on a candidate. Most undecideds were
TOP STORIES During debate, Democrats running for governor find consensus, avoid attacks… hourlong debate hosted by WISN 12 at the Marquette University Law School moved quickly as moderators tossed rapid-fire questions … five remaining candidates in the chaotic race largely found consensus on issues like raising taxes on millionaires, reining
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win the nomination with 35 to 40% of the vote,” said
From WisPolitics … — The Republican Governors Association has added another six figures to its effort to boost Dem Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary. That pushes its overall investment in the ad campaign to nearly $3.6 million. The latest filing with the Ethics Commission is largely for a TV
THU AM Update: Evers’ approval rating rises in Marquette poll, Trump hits new low From WisPolitics … – Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rating rose, while President Donald Trump’s reached a new low in the latest Marquette University Law School poll. Among registered voters, Evers’ approval rose to 51%, up from
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years ago and is inconsistent with a 2006 U.S. Supreme Court
TOP STORIES Gov. Tony Evers backs David Crowley in Democratic primary… [2 weeks after dropping out and endorsing Rodriguez, who suffered campaign finance woes and dropped her own bid last week,] Crowley reentered the state’s Democratic primary on Saturday … boasting a last-minute backing from outgoing Gov. Tony Evers …
TOP STORIES Barnes, Hong lead Democratic fundraising as Rodriguez stumblesAmong Democrats:* Barnes raised about $840K in 1H26, spent $1.1M+, had about $204K on hand* Hong raised about $709K, spent around $433K, had about $411K on hand* Brennan raised nearly $666K, spent around $858K, had about $360K on hand* Roys raised
From WisPolitics … — The Republican Governors Association’s buy targeting Dem Francesa Hong as “dangerously liberal” is now up to nearly $3.2 million, according to a new filing. Meanwhile, a group backing former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in the guv’s race has detailed $626,990 in spending. The RGA yesterday notified
TOP STORIES Evers to appeal Trump admin’s denial of assistance to 4 counties hit by April storms… [FEMA’s Arnold letter] approved individual assistance for residents of 19 Wisconsin counties, as well as for the Oneida Nation. … public assistance for nine counties and the Oneida Nation. … denied [public] assistance
TOP STORIES Sensing opportunity, Democratic rivals seize on Rodriguez campaign’s financial troubles… Immediately after Rodriguez held a Monday press conference to discuss what she said was double-counting by her former manager, Madison Sen. Kelda Roys sent out a statement calling Rodriguez “unprepared for the rigors of a general election or
TOP STORIES Governor hopeful Sara Rodriguez uncovers major cash shortfall in WI campaign… after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air because of unpaid invoices…. fired her campaign manager [Spencer] just a month before the Aug. 11 primary after discovering contributions had been double counted and expenses
TOP STORIES Sara Rodriguez fires campaign head for campaign finance inaccuracies… staff discovered the errors and financial management issues late last week and brought concerns to Rodriguez. … after “discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies” in campaign finance reports. … made the announcement about terminating campaign manager Kara Spencer through a
TOP STORIES Crowley backs Rodriguez, stops short of urging others to exit… at the Milwaukee Athletic Club … he formally endorsed Rodriguez, calling her “the strongest candidate to defeat Tom Tiffany in November and stop the extreme agenda that he will bring to the governor’s office.” … urged the four
From WisPolitics … — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen. Rob Hutton shares his experience meeting two immigrants and the importance of American values. “One came from Lithuania. The other from Brazil. Both chose America. Both built successful lives here. And both have made meaningful contributions to our economy,
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a banner that read “Protecting Taxpayer Dollars.” … “We’re here to
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court nixes attempt to get voting eligibility records… [WVA”s Heuer, part of Gableman’s 2020 election probe, sued in 13 counties arguing incompetent voter info] would show inconsistencies in the state’s voter rolls. … [5-2, Libs + Hagedorn] determined that state law shows the Legislature intended to
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are well-known leftist provocateurs. Michael Beyer, who goes by Mike from
TOP STORIES Trump posts $22.6M in Wisconsin disaster relief; Evers is in the dark… posted Tuesday evening on his Truth Social platform that he had just spoken with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany “and informed him that the Great State of Wisconsin has been approved to be given $22.6 Million Dollars
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” … first cross over into negative campaigning [was Barnes, noting] Rodriguez