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Primary interview series: Rydzewski challenging Born in 37th AD

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, is looking to once again hold off challenger Steve Rydzewski in the GOP primary to represent Assembly District 37.

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Primary interview series: Four GOP Republicans running to replace Jacque in 1st SD

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

The GOP primary candidates in the 1st SD hold different opinions on a moratorium on data center developments, the failed $1.8 billion surplus package and renewing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. 

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Primary interview series: Luna challenges Ortiz-Velez in 8th AD Dem primary

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, faces a primary challenge in the 8th AD that she’s represented since 2020 after breaking from the Dem caucus last fall amid allegations that she threatened several colleagues.

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Primary interview series: Republicans Stacey, Wicklund running to succeed Vos in 33rd AD

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

The GOP candidates in the 33rd Assembly District are looking to fill the shoes of Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in the history of the state.

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Primary interview series: Four Republicans vie for open 57th AD seat

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

It’s a packed race for GOP nomination in the 57th Assembly District as four candidates seek the seat held by retiring Rep. Kevin Peterson, R-Waupaca.

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Primary interview series: 13th AD Dem primary candidates differ on data centers

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

The Dem primary candidates in the Milwaukee area’s 13th Assembly District hold conflicting opinions on a possible data center development moratorium.

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Primary interview series: Dem primary candidates Bukiewicz, Liners hope to flip 21st AD

Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026

The two Democratic candidates in the race for the 21st Assembly District, Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz and David Liners, are hoping they can flip the district.

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Primary interview series: Former lawmakers Sapik, Severson vie for GOP nomination in 25th SD primary

Monday, Aug 3, 2026

The GOP primary in the northern 25th SD features two former members of the state Assembly – Angie Sapik and Erik Severson – looking for a return to the Capitol.

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Primary interview series: 17th SD Dem primary candidates differ on support for failed state surplus package

Monday, Aug 3, 2026

Out of the three Dem primary challengers for incumbent Sen. Howard Marklein’s spot in the 17th SD, only one says they would not have voted for the $1.8 billion surplus package negotiated by Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders.

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Primary interview series: Harbridge challenging Green in 74th AD

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

Incumbent Chanz Green is looking to hold off Scott Harbridge in a rematch for the Republican nomination in northern Wisconsin’s 74th AD. 

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Primary interview series: Maniaci seeks to unseat Clancy in Milwaukee Assembly district

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

Bridget Maniaci, a small business owner and self-described progressive Democrat, is looking to unseat Rep. Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, in his bid for another term in his Milwaukee Assembly seat.

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Primary interview series: Three Dems running for open 50th AD seat

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

There will be a new person in the seat for the 50th AD, which covers Green County and parts of Mount Horeb and Oregon, after incumbent Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon, announced she would instead run for the 17th SD.

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Primary interview series: Bossert, Newman to face off in 58th AD GOP primary

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

The two Republican candidates for the 58th AD, which includes parts of West Bend and larger Washington County, say they are running to represent the classic conservative views their communities are built on.

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Primary interview series: Goodwin, Roman differ on state surplus in 12 AD Dem primary

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026

While state Rep. Russell Goodwin, D-Milwaukee, continues to believe his vote for a $1.8 billion surplus package was the right move for his constituents, primary challenger Jordan Roman says he wouldn’t have supported it unless there were significant changes. Goodwin,

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Primary interview series: Dem candidates say experience sets them apart in race for Hong’s Assembly seat

Monday, Jul 6, 2026

There is little daylight on the issues between the Dems running for gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s Assembly seat in Madison.  The candidates say experience sets them apart. Seeking the Dem nomination for the 76th AD, one of the most liberal

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Primary interview series: Rydzewski challenging Born in 37th AD

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, is looking to once again hold off challenger Steve Rydzewski in the GOP primary to represent Assembly District 37.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Four GOP Republicans running to replace Jacque in 1st SD

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

The GOP primary candidates in the 1st SD hold different opinions on a moratorium on data center developments, the failed $1.8 billion surplus package and renewing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. 

Read More »

Primary interview series: Luna challenges Ortiz-Velez in 8th AD Dem primary

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, faces a primary challenge in the 8th AD that she’s represented since 2020 after breaking from the Dem caucus last fall amid allegations that she threatened several colleagues.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Republicans Stacey, Wicklund running to succeed Vos in 33rd AD

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

The GOP candidates in the 33rd Assembly District are looking to fill the shoes of Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in the history of the state.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Four Republicans vie for open 57th AD seat

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

It’s a packed race for GOP nomination in the 57th Assembly District as four candidates seek the seat held by retiring Rep. Kevin Peterson, R-Waupaca.

Read More »

Primary interview series: 13th AD Dem primary candidates differ on data centers

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

The Dem primary candidates in the Milwaukee area’s 13th Assembly District hold conflicting opinions on a possible data center development moratorium.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Dem primary candidates Bukiewicz, Liners hope to flip 21st AD

Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026

The two Democratic candidates in the race for the 21st Assembly District, Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz and David Liners, are hoping they can flip the district.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Former lawmakers Sapik, Severson vie for GOP nomination in 25th SD primary

Monday, Aug 3, 2026

The GOP primary in the northern 25th SD features two former members of the state Assembly – Angie Sapik and Erik Severson – looking for a return to the Capitol.

Read More »

Primary interview series: 17th SD Dem primary candidates differ on support for failed state surplus package

Monday, Aug 3, 2026

Out of the three Dem primary challengers for incumbent Sen. Howard Marklein’s spot in the 17th SD, only one says they would not have voted for the $1.8 billion surplus package negotiated by Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Harbridge challenging Green in 74th AD

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

Incumbent Chanz Green is looking to hold off Scott Harbridge in a rematch for the Republican nomination in northern Wisconsin’s 74th AD. 

Read More »

Primary interview series: Maniaci seeks to unseat Clancy in Milwaukee Assembly district

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

Bridget Maniaci, a small business owner and self-described progressive Democrat, is looking to unseat Rep. Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, in his bid for another term in his Milwaukee Assembly seat.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Three Dems running for open 50th AD seat

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

There will be a new person in the seat for the 50th AD, which covers Green County and parts of Mount Horeb and Oregon, after incumbent Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon, announced she would instead run for the 17th SD.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Bossert, Newman to face off in 58th AD GOP primary

Friday, Jul 10, 2026

The two Republican candidates for the 58th AD, which includes parts of West Bend and larger Washington County, say they are running to represent the classic conservative views their communities are built on.

Read More »

Primary interview series: Goodwin, Roman differ on state surplus in 12 AD Dem primary

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026

While state Rep. Russell Goodwin, D-Milwaukee, continues to believe his vote for a $1.8 billion surplus package was the right move for his constituents, primary challenger Jordan Roman says he wouldn’t have supported it unless there were significant changes. Goodwin, who’s seeking his second term representing the 12th AD that

Read More »

Primary interview series: Dem candidates say experience sets them apart in race for Hong’s Assembly seat

Monday, Jul 6, 2026

There is little daylight on the issues between the Dems running for gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s Assembly seat in Madison.  The candidates say experience sets them apart. Seeking the Dem nomination for the 76th AD, one of the most liberal seats in Wisconsin, are: Isaia Ben-Ami, a state legislative policy

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