Politics
Republicans Don’t Win Veto-Proof Legislature
Had to flip five Assembly seats and one Senate district and fell short.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerVan Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District
AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Curious Candidacy of Joan Beglinger
Out-of-state group spends on ads for independent to help defeat Tim Michels.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyKaul Defeats Toney for Attorney General
Incumbent wins reelection by tiny, 33,000-vote margin. Toney concedes defeat.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRon Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes
Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Graham KilmerEvers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term
Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Effort Seeks to Oust Robin Vos
In robocall for write-in candidate Adam Steen in Assembly race, Trump calls Vos a 'horrendous RINO.'
Nov 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerNo Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say
Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerState Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner