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Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Robyn Vining Flips Senate Seat in Milwaukee Suburbs
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Wins Secretary of State Race
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bukiewicz Picks Up Critical Assembly Seat for Democrats
Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz flips Republican district on south side of Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Josh Kaul Wins Third Term as Wisconsin Attorney General
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
David Crowley Trumps Tom Tiffany, Wins Gubernatorial Race
Democrats send Milwaukee leader to Madison as next governor, give Democrats control of Legislature.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Robert Chappell
Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Construction Progress on MSOE’s New Engineering Center
Also home of university's new AI center, it will be the central academic building on campus.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
