Politics

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.

Council Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice

Council Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice

Issue sent back to committee, council more focused on tragic death of Ald. Brostoff.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

Habush Sinykin Defeats Stroebel, Flips Senate Seat For Dems

Habush Sinykin Defeats Stroebel, Flips Senate Seat For Dems

Attorney and environmental advocate defeats Republican Duey Stroebel.

Donovan Fends Off Second Challenge from Bird

Donovan Fends Off Second Challenge from Bird

Long time Milwaukee politician hangs onto Assembly seat for another term.

He’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency

He’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency

Trump declares victory hours before all votes in Wisconsin, Michigan reported.

Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly

Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly

Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.

With Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde

With Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde

Race appears headed for a potential recount.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

GOP backers say amendment will block possibility of noncitizens voting in local elections.

Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’

Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’

Johnson sows doubt, while city insists there is a clear chain of custody for paper ballots.

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

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

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