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GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson at a Waukesha rally urged his backers to vote early so the campaign could turn its focus to turning out other those who haven’t cast ballots yet and free up supporters to serve as poll
A new CNN poll found tight races for the U.S. Senate and guv in Wisconsin with the incumbents in both contests at 50 percent. In the Senate race, 50 percent of likely voters said they backed Johnson, while 49 percent
Former Dem U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson says he believes national Dems “have gotten the message” after he said the party was making an insufficient investment in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democrat Mandela Barnes.
A judge today rejected a request from the state GOP for an injunction barring Milwaukee officials from participating in a privately funded get-out-the-vote effort.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the races for governor and attorney general, ad spending in key contests and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider which party has momentum in the final weeks of the 2022 general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Activists on Thursday slammed GOP guv candidate Tim Michels for what they called racist hiring practices at his construction company. Members of Voces de la Frontera Action, SEIU, Power to the Polls and Wisdom Action Network gathered in front of
Fond du Lac DA Eric Toney is charging Dem AG Josh Kaul has not worked hard enough to clear what he claims is a backlog of internet sex crimes against children.
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has launched a website asking supporters to report instances of suspected voter fraud. It’s part of a joint effort with the state and national Republican parties to invest in such efforts for the fall election.
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels, responding to negative ads targeting his abortion position, told the Milwaukee Rotary Club he would “never arrest a doctor.”
GOP and Dem insiders agree Republicans pining for a supermajority have a mostly clear path in the Senate, but winning 66 Assembly seats is a much bigger lift. Panelists at a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club Tuesday said picking
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is already gearing up for a recount in his reelection bid, including a payment to the firm of a Wisconsin attorney who led Donald Trump’s unsuccessful effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The state attorney general candidates, Democrat Josh Kaul and Republican Eric Toney, sparred over DOJ vacancies, abortion and the state’s elections in their first joint appearance ahead of the Nov. 8 election on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com.
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels vowed Friday to tell criminals there’s a “new sheriff in town” if he’s elected, while Dem incumbent Tony Evers dismissed his rival for talking tough and not having a plan to provide the state resources local law enforcement needs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission failing to reach agreement on new guidance for poll watchers, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, the debates between U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the races for secretary of state and state treasurer, and the potential for full GOP control of state government. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Dem challenger Mandela Barnes exchanged a series of personal barbs on Thursday as the GOP incumbent referred to the lieutenant governor as a performer.
Barnes fired back that Johnson’s biggest achievement in business was “saying I do,” suggesting the senator’s in-laws set the stage for the business he once owned.
Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, at a WisPolitics.com luncheon said the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision “may motivate some” voters in upcoming elections, but added she believes most people who support abortions rights vote for Democrats anyway.
First Lady Jill Biden in a Milwaukee speech Wednesday praised Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for spending millions of dollars on education.
The University of Virginia’s “Crystal Ball” has moved western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD to “likely Republican” from “lean Republican.” It was one of three House races where the organization changed its rating. In its reasoning, “Crystal Ball” cited reporting in Axios
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson at a Waukesha rally urged his backers to vote early so the campaign could turn its focus to turning out other those who haven’t cast ballots yet and free up supporters to serve as poll watchers. “Get your vote in and then not only do
A new CNN poll found tight races for the U.S. Senate and guv in Wisconsin with the incumbents in both contests at 50 percent. In the Senate race, 50 percent of likely voters said they backed Johnson, while 49 percent favored Barnes. In the guv’s contest, 50 percent of likely
Former Dem U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson says he believes national Dems “have gotten the message” after he said the party was making an insufficient investment in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democrat Mandela Barnes.
A judge today rejected a request from the state GOP for an injunction barring Milwaukee officials from participating in a privately funded get-out-the-vote effort.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the races for governor and attorney general, ad spending in key contests and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider which party has momentum in the final weeks of the 2022 general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Activists on Thursday slammed GOP guv candidate Tim Michels for what they called racist hiring practices at his construction company. Members of Voces de la Frontera Action, SEIU, Power to the Polls and Wisdom Action Network gathered in front of a Michels Corp. building at the company’s R1VER development in
Fond du Lac DA Eric Toney is charging Dem AG Josh Kaul has not worked hard enough to clear what he claims is a backlog of internet sex crimes against children.
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has launched a website asking supporters to report instances of suspected voter fraud. It’s part of a joint effort with the state and national Republican parties to invest in such efforts for the fall election. The website will allow people to report instances of suspected
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels, responding to negative ads targeting his abortion position, told the Milwaukee Rotary Club he would “never arrest a doctor.”
GOP and Dem insiders agree Republicans pining for a supermajority have a mostly clear path in the Senate, but winning 66 Assembly seats is a much bigger lift. Panelists at a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club Tuesday said picking up the five Assembly seats to reach a two-thirds majority
GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is already gearing up for a recount in his reelection bid, including a payment to the firm of a Wisconsin attorney who led Donald Trump’s unsuccessful effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The state attorney general candidates, Democrat Josh Kaul and Republican Eric Toney, sparred over DOJ vacancies, abortion and the state’s elections in their first joint appearance ahead of the Nov. 8 election on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com.
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels vowed Friday to tell criminals there’s a “new sheriff in town” if he’s elected, while Dem incumbent Tony Evers dismissed his rival for talking tough and not having a plan to provide the state resources local law enforcement needs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission failing to reach agreement on new guidance for poll watchers, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, the debates between U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the races for secretary of state and state treasurer, and the potential for full GOP control of state government. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Dem challenger Mandela Barnes exchanged a series of personal barbs on Thursday as the GOP incumbent referred to the lieutenant governor as a performer.
Barnes fired back that Johnson’s biggest achievement in business was “saying I do,” suggesting the senator’s in-laws set the stage for the business he once owned.
Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, at a WisPolitics.com luncheon said the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision “may motivate some” voters in upcoming elections, but added she believes most people who support abortions rights vote for Democrats anyway.
First Lady Jill Biden in a Milwaukee speech Wednesday praised Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for spending millions of dollars on education.
The University of Virginia’s “Crystal Ball” has moved western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD to “likely Republican” from “lean Republican.” It was one of three House races where the organization changed its rating. In its reasoning, “Crystal Ball” cited reporting in Axios over the weekend that the House Majority PAC was likely