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Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Election night went into the morning as both sides waited for the results, but in the end the Democratic Party prevailed in each of the statewide elections. The only remaining question is whether the final results would fall within the margin necessary for a recount in the race for governor and attorney general.
Someday, Wisconsin political historian will consider the high point of Scott Walker’s career to be the millisecond before Donald Trump descended down his tacky gold-painted escalator at Trump Tower to announce that he was joining the Republican primary race for President.
Our state and the nation are at record employment. Wages are up. Taxes are down. University tuition frozen. Scott Walker landed the biggest single employer in history. Shockingly, he went down to defeat.
Walker fatigue finally caught up with Scott Walker. So did two years of Donald Trump.
“Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.”
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
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
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
Gov. Scott Walker, U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir and AG Brad Schimel are hosting their events at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee. Walker and Vukmir’s party is in a large ballroom with two projection screens. On the west side of
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.
Vote by 18-to-29 year-olds surging in some states. What about Wisconsin?
Let me sell you on an idea: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and Gov. Scott Walker (R) can both win re-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,
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Election night went into the morning as both sides waited for the results, but in the end the Democratic Party prevailed in each of the statewide elections. The only remaining question is whether the final results would fall within the margin necessary for a recount in the race for governor and attorney general.
Someday, Wisconsin political historian will consider the high point of Scott Walker’s career to be the millisecond before Donald Trump descended down his tacky gold-painted escalator at Trump Tower to announce that he was joining the Republican primary race for President.
Our state and the nation are at record employment. Wages are up. Taxes are down. University tuition frozen. Scott Walker landed the biggest single employer in history. Shockingly, he went down to defeat.
Walker fatigue finally caught up with Scott Walker. So did two years of Donald Trump.
“Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.”
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 as affordable health care that includes pre-existing condition protections. Evers,
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 in Dem Tony Evers’ favor. With 99 percent of precincts
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 bass lines for his band, 4 on the Floor. With
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 lead swung back and forth, setting up the possibility of
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 closed, the Monona Terrace party was already in full swing.
Gov. Scott Walker, U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir and AG Brad Schimel are hosting their events at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee. Walker and Vukmir’s party is in a large ballroom with two projection screens. On the west side of the room bleachers are set up, flanked by a large
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. Senate, Congress, the Legislature and constitutional offices. Dane County turnout
Vote by 18-to-29 year-olds surging in some states. What about Wisconsin?
Let me sell you on an idea: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and Gov. Scott Walker (R) can both win re-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, and Republican state Sen. Leah Vukmir is vying to unseat