Ann Jacobs

General Election Results Are Now Canvassed and Official

WEC Chair Jacobs To Canvass Election Results Friday

Eric Hovde Concedes US Senate Race to Tammy Baldwin

After making unfounded claims about election results Republican concedes.

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Milwaukee’s Absentee Results Expected To Be Very Late, Processing Starting Over

Tabulator machines were not properly locked. City will rerun 31,000 ballots.

Scenes From City’s Central Count

Milwaukee election workers are processing 106,000 absentee ballots under watchful eyes of many observers.

Republicans Relent on Milwaukee Election Observer Lawsuit

'No issues' says RNC attorney. City said Monday lawsuit was filed in bad faith.

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.

For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting

But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

The unexpected surge in early voting caused the state's computer system to slow down Tuesday.

WEC Report Finds Minuscule Voter Fraud in 2023-24 Elections

Just 30 of 4 million votes cast, or .00075%, were fraudulent, Elections Commission finds.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Certifies Electors For The 2024 General Election

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot

Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.

Elections Commission Split On What To Do About Absentee Ballot Return Issues

Partisan divide over complaints involving Greenfield, Brookfield.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November

Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.

Wisconsin DNC Delegates Express Optimism After Harris’s DNC Speech

Democrats in the Windy City say they're ready to bring the energy and enthusiasm from the convention home, mobilize voters.

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support

All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall

The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.

Ballot Questions on Election Administration Too Vague, Officials Say

Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed constitutional amendments.

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official

In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'

Jewish Voice for Peace–Milwaukee’s Statement in Support of Rep. Clancy’s and Rep. Madison’s Conscientious Objection to AJR 82

State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo

Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.

Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief

But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

State Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election

'Effective error rate" is 0 percent. Elections Commission members hail results.

Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission

Journal Sentinel reporter’s attack helps reinforce election lies.

Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?

Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.

Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud

U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.

Elections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests

Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Elections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters

Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.

Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe

14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.

Racine Man Commits Voter Fraud to Prove It Can Be Done

State Elections Commission calls for charges. Racine County law enforcement does nothing.

GOP Lawmakers Strike New Blow Against Absentee Ballots

Legislators nix rule allowing clerks to correct minor errors on envelopes, setting stage for legal battle.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks

In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.

Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing

One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.

New State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections

GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.

Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions

Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.

Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission

Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.

Who Will Vos Appoint to Elections Commission?

Will he have the courage to appoint someone who tells the truth and follows the law?

Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission

Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.

Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On

Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.

Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches

He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.

The 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.'

Republicans Expand Election Probe

More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.

State Elections Commission Blasts Non-Partisan Election Review

Commission chair says report is "gross incompetence" or a intentional "sabotage."

Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC

Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.

Why 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.

Racine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners

Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.

Racine County Sheriff Alleges Voting Fraud In Nursing Homes

Deputy Sheriff alleges voting laws were broken with use of absentee ballots.

Statement from WEC Commissioners regarding Racine County Sheriff’s Department Press Conference

The Rise of Rep. Janel Brandtjen

A leader in election lies and demagoguery has become a state Republican power.

State Elections Commission Refutes Rep. Brandtjen

Republican legislator "should stop spreading these wild conspiracy theories,” commission chair says.

Statement on Recent Election Misinformation

GOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting

Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.

State Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit

Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.

WEC Debates Removing Voters From Rolls

If a voter is flagged for possibly moving, should they be removed?

Trump Won State, GOP Legislators Declare

Wisconsin Elections Commission chair Ann Jacobs has received threats to her children and family.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit

Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.

Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election

AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.

State Elections Commission Gets Testy

Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.

Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes

Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.

State Declares Biden Won Election

With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.

Republican Party Attempting to Disenfranchise Voters, Says WEC Commissioner Jacobs

State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle

The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.

City Processing Over 165,000 Absentee Ballots Under Watchful Eyes

Central count operation will last until at least 3 a.m. with three shifts of 400 workers each.

Institute for Women’s Leadership to host Suffrage and Innovation 2020 conference

Instances of Voter Fraud Incredibly Low

Only 19 cases that might have been fraud in past two years.

Schwantes for Judge campaign announces first 100 endorsements from community leaders

Endorsers including Rep. Evan Goyke, six judges and more than 80 local attorneys

State Will Soon Mail 2.7 Million Absentee Ballot Applications

After weeks of discussion, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved the ballot application language.

Democrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission

Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.

Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan

2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.

Legislative Candidate Collected Signatures By Mail

Deb Andraca received five times the necessary nomination signatures.

How Will Candidates Get Nomination Signatures?

Those running for fall elections can now gather signatures. But how to do this during a pandemic?

Thousands of Absentee Ballots Might Not Count

Wisconsin Elections Commissions deadlocks on what to do about unpostmarked ballots.

Republicans Risk Public Health With Election

Refusal of Vos and Fitzgerald to postpone election could cause more disease, deaths.

Will April Election be Postponed?

Preparation for election raises health concerns due to COVID-19.

329% Jump in State’s Antisemitic Incidents

Skyrocketing rise since 2015 in report by local Jewish Community Relations Council.

Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical

The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.

Judge Holds Election Commissioners in Contempt

Will be fined $250 per day until they approve purge 209,000 names from voting list.

Elections Panel Deadlocks Again on Voting List Purge

While court decision ordering purge appealed, state elections commission’s members evenly divided by party.

Pardeep Singh Kaleka and Arno Michaelis to receive 2019 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award

Arno and Pardeep were chosen for their individual and collaborative work to counter hate, provide a model for friendship and the power to change one’s life.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $250

The Senate’s Saturday Night Massacre

Its attempt to fire the bipartisan head of state Elections Commission is clearly illegal.

The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald

His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.

The Rise of Anti-Semitism

Study finds three-fold increase in metro area. Jewish leaders blame Trump.

Audit reveals increase in anti-Semitic incidents

Last year included an extraordinarily high number of local anti-Semitic incidents.

New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess

Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?

Atty Mark Thomsen’s Tudor Mansion

New appointee to state Elections Commission overhauled his East Side mansion.

Governor Walker Appoints Beverly Gill and Julie Glancey to Elections Commission

Gill is the Wisconsin Legislature majority party nominee, and Glancey is the Wisconsin Legislature minority party nominee.

Contribution to Meagan Holman of $100

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $100

Jewish Community denounces hateful rhetoric, calls for compassionate treatment of refugees

“Such hateful and xenophobic invective against Muslims has no place in our political discourse.”

Contribution to Meagan Holman of $100

Attorneys and judges rally behind Gwen Connolly in race for Circuit Court Judge

Milwaukee—Gwen Connolly today announced the endorsement of more than 160 additional attorneys and eleven more current and former judges in her race for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 44, underlining her broad support in the legal community. Connolly previously announced the endorsement of more than a dozen circuit court and municipal judges, and many attorneys working to serve the poor. “Gwen Connolly is the right choice at the right time,” said Judge David Borowski. “She understands the law, the role of attorneys and judges, and commands the respect of her colleagues in the courtroom. She will be an excellent judge.” “It is an honor to have the support of so many of my colleagues in legal profession, all of whom share my vision for a justice system that works for the citizens of Milwaukee County,” said Connolly, a well-known consumer advocate. “I have been practicing law for more than 20 years, and in that time I have gained a true understanding of the law and how it applies in the real world. I’m ready to get to work.” “Gwen Connolly is an excellent lawyer and more than qualified to take on the role of a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge,” said Attorney Eduardo Borda. “She advocates for citizens with wisdom and understanding, and as a judge, she would bring fairness, impartiality, and knowledge to the bench. She is the best choice and I am proud to support her. Gwen Connolly would make a superb judge.” “I have worked with Gwen for years, and I have seen firsthand the passion and commitment that she brings to everything she does,” said Attorney Margaret Hickey. “She works diligently for her clients and with excellent ethics. I am sure she will bring the same level of dedication to the bench.” “Gwen has a true commitment to her community both inside and outside the courtroom,” said Attorney Joseph Alioto. “Her desire to help others and her work to make Milwaukee County a better place has won her recognition from her colleagues, the State Bar, Legal Action, and the American Legion. She is the right person for the job, and I hope others will join me in supporting her.” “Gwen Connolly is the best choice for Branch 44,” said Attorney Jackie Boynton. “She is fair, understands the law, and truly appreciates the Milwaukee community. She’s well-positioned to succeed in any courtroom and I’m proud to be supporting her.” The following judges and attorneys today endorsed Gwen Connolly for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 44. The Honorable David L. Borowski, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Jane V. Carroll, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Dennis Moroney, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Ralph Ramirez, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable J.D. Watts, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Timothy Witkowiak, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Paul Christensen, Whitefish Bay Municipal Court Judge The Honorable Donald Hassin, former Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge The Honorable Joseph McCormack, former Ozaukee […]

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

Will Voters End Era of “Shirley’s Court”?

Shirley Abrahamson has been chief justice for 19 years, but controversial referendum question could end her reign.

Milwaukee Lawyer Jacobs To Lead Wisconsin Association for Justice

Ann S. Jacobs, a Milwaukee trial lawyer, has been elected as the 2015 President of Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ).

Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings

The city hasn't allocated money to maintain them. Should the nearby Business Improvement District adopt them?