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DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today congratulated Wisconsin’s newly elected statewide leaders following Tuesday’s historic election, including Governor-elect David Crowley, who will become the first African American governor in Wisconsin history. “Last night, Wisconsin made history, and

The Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest public sector employees’ union, welcomes the election of David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski. Representing public school educators in every corner of the state, our union was pivotal in the election and re-election

EAU CLAIRE, WI — Tonight Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated Republican Derrick Van Orden in a historic victory for the people of Wisconsin. By electing Cooke to the House of Representatives, Wisconsinites made their disapproval of Republicans’ energy policy known: from

Tomahawk, Wis. — Calvin Callahan has been re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, winning the 35thAssembly District on Tuesday night.Callahan thanked voters across the Northwoods for renewing their trust and said the result affirms thecampaign’s focus on making life more

MILWAUKEE — On Wednesday morning, RightCount Wisconsin State Chairman Jim Steineke released the following statement offering support for election officials, first responders, and poll workers whose tireless preparation resulted in the successful implementation of the 2026 midterm elections.  “For two years, poll

WASHINGTON — Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, celebrated the election of Governor-elect David Crowley and Democratic victories in the Wisconsin Legislature that paved the way to majorities in both chambers. With these victories, a gun

“Elections have consequences, and yesterday’s outcome will shape the direction of our state for decades to come,” said Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “We are disappointed, but we are not deterred. Every human life is worth

MADISON – Voters delivered a transformative victory for clean energy, safe drinking water, and democracy by electing David Crowley as governor and winning full pro-conservation control of both the State Senate and State Assembly. Combined with new pro-conservation legislative majorities, the election

DAIRY FUEL SURVEY: Nonstop non-crop fuel up $0.53/cwt,milk-check surcharges rise $0.20/cwt too CHILTON, Wis. — The American Dairy Coalition submitted its Dairy Farm Fuel Cost Impact Report to USDA’s Harvest Fuel Relief Team on Nov. 1 in response to Secretary

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today after Tuesday’s general election, which included 79 school referendum questions on the ballot. “Wisconsin voters made it clear they believe our children’s future is worth investing in and

MADISON – The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) looks forward to working with new and returning elected officials on legislative policy priorities that focus on upholding the rights of people with disabilities to receive care at home, get an

Wisconsin voters chose a safety and justice champion at the polls this November. David Crowley has officially been elected Wisconsin’s next governor. In response to this victory, Serious About Safety PAC board member Ellen Flenniken released the following statement:  “Crowley’s opponents and

HUDSON, Wis. — With 100% of precincts reporting in Assembly District 30, Democratic candidate Kevin Knoke has received the most votes and defeated five-term incumbent Shannon Zimmerman. Knoke, a longtime local elementary school teacher and United States Army veteran, issued

Polk County, WI — Republican Erik Severson was elected as the next State Senator for the25th District, securing a 52.8 percent victory and will take office in January.“Throughout this entire campaign, I have relied on the support of God, my

WALWORTH — Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth), Majority Leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly, released the following statement after securing re-election to represent the 31st Assembly District: “I am deeply grateful to the voters of Walworth and Rock Counties for placing

Election results show affordability is a top concern Wisconsinites casting ballots MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsinites made their voices heard after years of rising costs due to tariffs, the Iran war, and cuts to essential programs like SNAP and BadgerCare