Politics
Mayor Dan Bukiewicz Wins Democratic Primary for Open Assembly Seat
Bukiewicz defeats progressive David Liners in open district held by Republican since 2013.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Rebecca Cooke Wins 3rd District Primary, Sets Up Van Orden Rematch
Backed by national Democrats and a big cash edge, Cooke prevails in a closer-than-expected race.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Union-Backed Berman Emerges As Democrats’ Pick In 1st District Race
United Auto Workers and key state Democrats lined up behind the ER nurse’s winning bid.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Progressive Primary Challenger Luna Defeats Ortiz-Velez
Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez loses primary to progressive challenger Ismael Luna.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes Final Pitch to Voters Ahead of Primary Election
County Executive David Crowley and Gov. Tony Evers finish whistlestop tour with campaign event in Milwaukee.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided
From Milwaukee to Marathon County, anxiety and uncertainty shape Tuesday’s Democratic contest.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law
ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Dark Money Group Fund Primary Against Ortiz-Velez
Democratic primary battle comes as party eyes control of Assembly.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Lessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
Aug 8th, 2026 by John D. Johnson
