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Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Rich KremerElections Commission Split On What To Do About Absentee Ballot Return Issues
Partisan divide over complaints involving Greenfield, Brookfield.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Henry RedmanDo Republicans Want Election Chaos?
Refusal to pay for elections commission staff will help fan the flames of conspiracy theories.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle
Sep 12th, 2024 by Sarah LehrRFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich KremerDespite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November
Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkRepublicans, Democrats Play Games With Third Parties on Wisconsin Ballot Access
Green Party, Kennedy, West all receiving help or opposition, depending on circumstance.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Henry RedmanTurnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Steven WaltersDocuments Undercut False Electors’ Claim It Was a Contingency Plan
Emails, texts in state's case against plotters suggest goal was to sow chaos before Jan. 6.
Jun 9th, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkLeaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies
Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Sarah LehrActivists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission
One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.
May 1st, 2024 by Isiah HolmesJosh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?
Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall
The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Shawn JohnsonDemocratic Proposal Would Bar Fake Electors From Serving As Election Officials
The legislation would disqualify Bob Spindell from his seat on the Wisconsin Elections Commission
Mar 21st, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkDocuments Suggest Trump Fake Elector Scheme Originated In Wisconsin
Emails and text messages between Wisconsin natives Troupis and Chesebro give far more insight into scheme that culminated in deadly Jan. 6 riot
Mar 8th, 2024 by Rich KremerNew Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post
Spindell, a fake elector participant, says he has done more for Black community than any white Republican.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkTop 10 State Government Stories of 2023
A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Steven WaltersRon Johnson Looks Foolish on CNN
Claims Democrats have used fake electors, but could provide no examples.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Henry RedmanWisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy
Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Democrats Renew Call for Removal of Bob Spindell
Dec 6th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit
But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Henry RedmanMilwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo
Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Henry RedmanGov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors
Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.
Aug 6th, 2023 by Deneen SmithWisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment
But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Rich KremerWisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah LehrElections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director
3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkTrial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024
Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.
May 25th, 2023 by Shawn JohnsonRepublican Party Raising Cash for Kelly
Emails from 4th District Republican chairman Bob Spindell shows how partisan the race is.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Bruce MurphyEarly Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary
Early voting runs through Saturday.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Isiah HolmesWhy State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven WaltersState Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election
'Effective error rate" is 0 percent. Elections Commission members hail results.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Shawn JohnsonNew State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors
Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce MurphyDemocrats Call For Spindell To Resign After Milwaukee Voting Comments
Republican-appointed elections commissioner said GOP should be proud of suppressing vote.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkSenator Agard Calls for WEC’s Bob Spindell to Resign
Jan 18th, 2023 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Hope KirwanWisDems Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 16th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Spindell Defends Himself, Spins His Comments
He sends media softening language not in his original email about suppressing votes.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWisDems Statement on WEC Bob Spindell’s Admission of Milwaukee Voter Suppression
Jan 11th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
GOP Leader Thrilled to Suppress City Vote
Republican ads targeted Black and Hispanic voters to discourage voting. Did they work?
Jan 10th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyKaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Matt RothschildReport Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry RedmanWill Elections Commission Fulfill Rep. Brandtjen’s Election Data Request?
Partisan body deadlocks on fulfilling her large request after Republicans remove election-denier from meeting.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Rich KremerElections Commission Retracts ‘Ballot Spoiling’ Guidance
After appeals court loss, state officials won't allow absentee voters to void ballot, re-vote.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Rich KremerElections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests
Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Henry RedmanElections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters
Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Elections Board Wants Inspector General
Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Rich KremerState Elections Commission Helping Investigate Racine Voter Fraud
A Racine man committed voter fraud to prove it can be done. Racine sheriff congratulated him.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWho Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?
Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Deneen SmithWisconsin At The Center of Jan. 6 Conspiracy
'This is not over. This is ongoing.'
Jul 13th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffNew State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections
GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Christine HatfieldElections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions
Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWisconsin’s Starring Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
State is “ground zero” in ongoing effort to undermine democracy, experts warn.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffVos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission
Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRon Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner
Senator told Assembly Speaker Vos that Knudson 'lost the confidence of the grassroots Republicans,' according to his spokesperson.
May 27th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRepublican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission
Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.
May 26th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonDemocrats File Suit Against State Republicans Who Posed As Electors
Lawsuit argues actions of false presidential electors led to Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 17th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRight-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignElections Commission Won’t Punish 10 False Electors
WEC board member Robert Spindell, one of the 10 Republicans, votes against sanctioning himself.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Henry RedmanSenate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Erik GunnGroup Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors
'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Matt RothschildBoth Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven WaltersDems Want Elections Commissioner Involved in ‘Alternate Electors’ Scandal Removed
Commissioner Spindell signed documents seeking to cast state's electors for Trump in 2020.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonLetter to Sen. LeMahieu Regarding WEC Commissioner Spindell
Feb 2nd, 2022 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Kaul Says Feds Should Prosecute State’s GOP False Electors
10 Wisconsin Republicans sent phony electoral ballots for Trump to Congress.
Jan 16th, 2022 by Melanie ConklinGOP Lawmakers Make Massive Data Request of Election Commission
WEC says request would cost $100,000, shut down agency for four days.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Henry RedmanWisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt RothschildHold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey MandellWhy The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven WaltersAG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’
AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."
Nov 5th, 2021 by Henry RedmanRacine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners
Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Henry RedmanRacine County Sheriff Alleges Voting Fraud In Nursing Homes
Deputy Sheriff alleges voting laws were broken with use of absentee ballots.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Madeline FoxVan Orden Gets $12,000 Donation From Casino Magnate Accused of Sex Harassment
The Republican candidate for Congress has himself been accused of sexual harassment.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman“Is this fair?” The Campaign Against Electoral College
Taking to the streets for the National Popular Vote.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Pegi ChristiansenWalker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission
Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry RedmanTrump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’
Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinGOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge
A State Supreme Court decision said it's not the state's responsibility to remove names.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Megan HartGOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting
Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Henry RedmanSpindell Gets Second Term on Elections Commission
Spindell wanted Wisconsin's electors cast for Trump, attended "Stop The Steal" rally.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Henry RedmanFalse Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignSpindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyElection Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Henry RedmanState Elections Commission Gets Testy
Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle
The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Ruth ConniffInstances of Voter Fraud Incredibly Low
Only 19 cases that might have been fraud in past two years.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteGOP Election Commission Member Helped Green Party
Spindell helped Green Party find lawyer to challenge disqualification from state election ballot.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Henry RedmanGreen Party Denied Ballot Access For Now
Bipartisan state Election Commission deadlocks on issue with nominating papers.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneKanye West Booted From Wisconsin Ballot
Commission votes 5-1 to reject candidacy on basis West's filing was late. Legal challenge possible.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFighting to Make Voting Easier
Increasing absentee ballots will be good for democracy.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Matt RothschildMail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained
Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteState Will Soon Mail 2.7 Million Absentee Ballot Applications
After weeks of discussion, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved the ballot application language.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Henry RedmanVoter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names
State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Parsky, Kynala Phillips and Dana MunroElections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan
2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonThousands of Absentee Ballots Might Not Count
Wisconsin Elections Commissions deadlocks on what to do about unpostmarked ballots.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElections Commission Deadlocks on Pandemic Guidance
Proposal would have reprimanded clerks in Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteFederal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election
City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteWisconsin Elections Commission Considering a Public Shaming
Commission considering publicly calling-out communities with outdated election security software.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Miranda SuarezElections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonTrump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission
Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignSen. Fitzgerald Appoints Bob Spindell to Wisconsin Elections Commission
Oct 17th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements
"I am very proud that so many hardworking, respected people have publicly endorsed my candidacy."
Feb 21st, 2018 by Sup. Patti LogsdonLeah announces 300+ Wisconsin endorsements
Leah has also been endorsed by former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Maggie’s List, RightNOW Women PAC and VIEW PAC.
Jan 31st, 2018 by State Sen. Leah VukmirGrassroots Unite Behind Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate
“Over the years, it’s been a pleasure to work with these strong grassroots conservatives to build the Republican Party in Wisconsin,” Leah said.
Jan 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir