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Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor SpearsRacine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe
The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?
Jan 15th, 2023 by Henry RedmanMost Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Readers liked stories about Tims -- Michels and Ramthun. And Summerfest, its well paid leader and IRS complaint were hot stuff.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRigged Election Lie Dies Quietly
How can there be a stolen election if both parties score wins and losses in same electoral process?
Nov 19th, 2022 by John TorinusDemocracy Day Dogged By Election Lies
11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Henry RedmanMichels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off
His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Steven WaltersWisGOP Statement on Gubernatorial Primary Results
Aug 9th, 2022 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneThompson Endorses Michels for Governor
Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?
Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGOP Candidates For Governor Oppose Abortions For Child Sex Assault Victims
No exceptions means child rape or incest victims can’t get an abortion in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Henry RedmanGableman Opposed Decertifying Election
Private memo by attorney doing election review contradicts his call to decertify 2020 election.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyNo Republican Running For Governor Backs Trump in 2024
All 3 candidates in debate refused to commit, but none blamed Trump for Jan 6 insurrection.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRamthun Campaign Promotes Election Denial
State Representative Tim Ramthun spreads doubt about 2020 election with campaign for governor.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWhat Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?
Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonTrump To Campaign for Michels In Waukesha
Announcement comes as Sen. Ted Cruz says he will back Kleefisch.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Deneen SmithA Radical Republican Debate
Which of GOP candidates Kleefisch, Michels and Ramthun had most extreme views in debate?
Jul 25th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMichels Spends Nearly $8 Million on Campaign for Governor
Wealthy Republican businessman outspending competitors, blanketing state with ads.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonTrump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor
After nearly a year of campaigning Kleefisch’s lead has evaporated.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Rich KremerKevin Nicholson Drops Out of Race for Governor
Nicholson couldn't make headway in Republican primary race.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRepublican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWill Trump Backing Hurt Tim Michels?
Republican could have been strong mainstream candidate; this connects him to a cult.
Jun 13th, 2022 by John TorinusElections 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 JohnsonDemocrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race
The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonMichels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement
But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonTrump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWho’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonConservatives in Chaos: Republican Party of Wisconsin Fails to Endorse in Governor’s Race
May 21st, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Candidates to Appear at WisGOP State Convention
May 20th, 2022 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Vos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest
State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.
May 12th, 2022 by Melissa IngellsPrimary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGableman Rallies With Extremists, Including Vos’s Primary Opponent
Wall Street Journal warns Gableman could help Republicans lose state in 2022.
May 3rd, 2022 by Henry RedmanTim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffDemocratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonNew survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Apr 27th, 2022 by Marquette UniversityLook Out For Tim Michels
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor
Apr 25th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyTaxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels
Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Henry RedmanVos’ Emails Show Pressure From Election Deniers
Assembly Speaker and staff sought a way to respond to demands for reviews of the 2020 election.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Henry RedmanCandidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGableman’s Own Attorney Calls Election Decertification ‘Pointless’
The former State Supreme Court justice asked lawmakers to consider decertifying 2020 election.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonVos Says State Can’t Decertify 2020 Election Results
Republican activists still pushing speaker to overturn 2020 election.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonThompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Steven WaltersBill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead
Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonGableman Report About ‘Vibes and Feelings’
Inflammatory 136-page report offers no new information on 2020 election, experts say.
Mar 5th, 2022 by Henry RedmanNew Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Marquette UniversityThe Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’
Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Henry RedmanRamthun, Brandtjen Lead Rally to Overturn 2020 Election
Capitol event organized by Jefferson Davis pushes bill to recall state’s 2020 electors.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Henry RedmanRamthun Will Mess Up GOP Primary
Republican state senator won’t provide any evidence of his Big Lie about 2020 election.
Feb 15th, 2022 by John TorinusBoth Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven WaltersWisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor
Ramthun’s Divisive Comments, Conspiracy Theories Highlighted at TrumpyTim.com
Feb 12th, 2022 by Democratic Party of WisconsinSpeaker Vos Struggles to Maintain Control
Assailed by GOP rebels. ‘Conspiracy theorists have taken over the party.’
Jan 31st, 2022 by Melanie ConklinWisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt RothschildTrump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’
Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinGOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinMilwaukee Leaders Plead for 1% Sales Tax
Stark statistics presented at legislative hearing. But some GOP lawmakers unmoved.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Steven WaltersTesla, Sen. Kapenga Helped by State Budget
Republicans add item letting Tesla sell vehicles directly to consumers. Kapenga owns business that sells Tesla parts.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign