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Vote Tuesday: Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
Vote Tuesday

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

The State of Politics: One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
The State of Politics

One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies

Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.

Deisy Espana announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9
Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat

Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat

County supervisor wins open Common Council seat.

Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race

Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race

Democratic legislator and immigration rights attorney will now serve in circuit court.

2024 Spring Election Results

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

Vote April 2: Meet the Candidates for County Office
Vote April 2

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Vote April 2: Meet the Candidates for County Office
Vote April 2

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign
Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race

Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race

County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election
Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
MKE County: Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge
MKE County

Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge

Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women
MKE County: State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Running for Circuit Court
MKE County

State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Running for Circuit Court

Incumbent Judge Marshall Murray plans to retire at the end of his term.

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign
State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy

State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy

City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.

The State of Politics: Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting
The State of Politics

Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting

Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.

Rep. Cabrera: Statement on GOP Impeachment Threat
City Hall: Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski
City Hall

Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski

Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition
Members of the Latino Caucus: Celebrate César Chávez Day
Vote Tuesday: Milwaukee Candidates For State Assembly
Vote Tuesday

Milwaukee Candidates For State Assembly

A number of contested races, including a high-stakes open seat in the southwest corner of the city.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
Press Release

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Eyes on Milwaukee: Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Eyes on Milwaukee

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.

Assembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism
Press Release

Assembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism

Democratic state representatives lift the curtain on racist retaliation in the legislature

Rep. Cabrera: Wisconsinites Cannot Afford to Gamble with ARPA Funds
34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent
Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements
Press Release

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

Rep. Cabrera: AB 2 Makes Additional COVID Relief Necessary
Republicans Continue To Play Games With COVID-19
City Hall: Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep
City Hall

Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep

Committee voted for her without necessary background check.

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State
Press Release

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State

WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory

Vote Tuesday: Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Vote Tuesday

Your Guide to Down Ballot Races

Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Celebrates Endorsed Candidates Advancing to General Election
WI WFP Sweeps Primaries
Press Release

WI WFP Sweeps Primaries

WI Progressive Candidates Announce Victory

Vote August 11th: Candidate List and Election Guide
Vote August 11th

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

Broken Systems, Broken Promises
Press Release

Broken Systems, Broken Promises

 

MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal
Press Release

MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020

State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera addresses opponent’s misleading “Trump-style” attacks in campaign
Christian Saldivar applauds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s leadership on CARES Funding to help those in need during COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates
City Hall: Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
City Hall

Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment

Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
Press Release

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

Reduced Nurses Aid Training Part of COVID-19 Bill

Reduced Nurses Aid Training Part of COVID-19 Bill

Evers vetoed a bill that reduced CNA training requirements in 2019, GOP slipped provision into aid package.

Assembly Bill Responds to Pandemic

Assembly Bill Responds to Pandemic

Passes 97-2 but Hintz says more needed. "I refuse to admit this is all we can do.”

“If We’ve Only Got One Shot, We Have to Get This Right”
Press Release

“If We’ve Only Got One Shot, We Have to Get This Right”

Reps. Brostoff and Cabrera Statement on AB 1038

Data Wonk: Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?
Data Wonk

Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?

Democratic attacks on choice and charter schools favored by minority voters could backfire.

Op Ed: GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Op Ed

GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice

Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.

Rep. Brostoff Reintroduces Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)
Press Release

Rep. Brostoff Reintroduces Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

“Every Kid in Our State Deserves Access to High-Quality Public Education”

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone
Press Release

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

 

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Press Release

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

“I am grateful to State Representatives Bowen and Zamarripa, and the other elected officials who have endorsed my campaign thus far.”

Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?

Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?

Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.

Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills

Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills

“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda
Press Release

Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda

"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."

City Hall: Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
City Hall

Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board

Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.

State Representative Marisabel Cabrera (D-MKE) endorses Justin Bielinski for 8th District Alderman
Press Release

State Representative Marisabel Cabrera (D-MKE) endorses Justin Bielinski for 8th District Alderman

"I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of such a strong leader as Marisabel Cabrera."

Rep. Marisabel Cabrera’s Statement on Assembly Bill 1
Press Release

Rep. Marisabel Cabrera’s Statement on Assembly Bill 1

"Protecting Wisconsinites with pre-existing medical conditions is imperative and, while AB1 is a 'start,' it merely provides the illusion of meeting that goal."

Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Sworn-In to Wisconsin State Assembly
Press Release

Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Sworn-In to Wisconsin State Assembly

"It is a true honor to serve the people of the 9th Assembly District."

All the Election Data You Want

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Murphy’s Law: 23 Election Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

Vote Tuesday: Candidates for Common Council
Vote Tuesday

Candidates for Common Council

Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.

Vote Tuesday: Democratic Candidate Guide
Vote Tuesday

Democratic Candidate Guide

Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Congresswoman Gwen Moore for Reelection
Press Release

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Congresswoman Gwen Moore for Reelection

Party recognizes Moore for her record of investing in communities that need it most

WI Working Families Party endorses Milwaukee County slate for state legislature
Press Release

WI Working Families Party endorses Milwaukee County slate for state legislature

Working families champions to build progressive power for county; state residents

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Forum Attendees Demand Local Police Chief

Forum Attendees Demand Local Police Chief

The also call for rebuilding trust between community and police.

The Mystery of Immigration Controversy

The Mystery of Immigration Controversy

Why the change in police policy, why the lack of “transparency,” why all the furor?

Murphy’s Law: 19 Election Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

19 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?

Shepherd Express Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

Shepherd Express Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Major Milwaukee publication believes 9th district needs a strong, smart and active leader

Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Organization is second major environmental group to support Cabrera

Wisconsin Gazette Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

Wisconsin Gazette Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Milwaukee Press Club award-winning publication sees new vision as being right for district

State Representative Fred Kessler Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

State Representative Fred Kessler Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Current member of Assembly and former judge adds to growing list of support

State Senator Chris Larson Endorsees Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

State Senator Chris Larson Endorsees Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Larson believes in standing up for communities, public education

State Rep. Mandela Barnes Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Press Release

State Rep. Mandela Barnes Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly

Barnes values leadership and proactive representation

Representative Zepnick Attends UMOS Candidate Forum
Press Release

Representative Zepnick Attends UMOS Candidate Forum

Opponent Cabrera is a NoShow, Holds Campaign Fundraiser Instead

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Endorsement of AFSCME
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Endorsement of AFSCME

Wisconsin PEOPLE Conference of AFSCME Council 32 committed to a new era of representation

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Endorsement of WI League of Conservation Voters
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Endorsement of WI League of Conservation Voters

Organization is dedicated to electing conservation leaders in defense of clean air, land, and water

Marisabel Cabrera Issues Statement on Public Safety
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Issues Statement on Public Safety

Focus to be placed on providing resources for first responders, increasing city safety

The State of Politics: Democratic Family Feuds
The State of Politics

Democratic Family Feuds

Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.

Marisabel Cabrera Issues Policy Position on Public Education
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Issues Policy Position on Public Education

Focus to be placed on public dollars for public schools, private school accountability

Marisabel Cabrera Calls Out Josh Zepnick’s Double-Speak
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Calls Out Josh Zepnick’s Double-Speak

Zepnick claims to be against water privatization, legislative record says otherwise

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Candidacy for 9th Assembly District

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Candidacy for 9th Assembly District
Press Release

Marisabel Cabrera Announces Candidacy for 9th Assembly District

"We need a representative who will fight back and work to restore our public schools, public safety, and bring fresh ideas to solve our greatest challenges.”