Politics
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Claims Victory for Attorney General
Schimel says it “appears” challenger has defeated him.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Sarah Whites-Koditschek and WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyNikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneWalker Has Massive Money Advantage
$50 million in campaign and outside advocacy funds for Walker, $14 million for Evers.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLabor Leader Phil Neuenfeldt Dies
Longtime former head of Wisconsin AFL-CIO ran union in tough times.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioYoung Voters Could Decide Election
Vote by 18- to-29 year-olds surging in some states. What about Wisconsin?
Nov 6th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyCanvassing The City For Votes
At election crunch time, Milwaukee canvassers go door-to-door while we join them.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Michael HollowayPay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven WaltersRecord Outside Spending in AG Race
Nearly $5 million, about five times higher than past record, spent on Schimel, Kaul.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWhy Schimel’s Lawsuit Makes No Sense
Even conservatives suggest the AG’s suit against Affordable Care Act is bad law.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson