Politics
Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race
Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice
Issue sent back to committee, council more focused on tragic death of Ald. Brostoff.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneRussell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat
Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerRepublicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHabush Sinykin Defeats Stroebel, Flips Senate Seat For Dems
Attorney and environmental advocate defeats Republican Duey Stroebel.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDonovan Fends Off Second Challenge from Bird
Long time Milwaukee politician hangs onto Assembly seat for another term.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHe’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency
Trump declares victory hours before all votes in Wisconsin, Michigan reported.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerVining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly
Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWith Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde
Race appears headed for a potential recount.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment
GOP backers say amendment will block possibility of noncitizens voting in local elections.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioSen. 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.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s Absentee Results Expected To Be Very Late, Processing Starting Over
Tabulator machines were not properly locked. City will rerun 31,000 ballots.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene