Politics

Voters Amend State Constitution to Ban Private Election Funding

Voters Amend State Constitution to Ban Private Election Funding

A second amendment also passed, redefining who can work on elections.

Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat

Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat

County supervisor wins open Common Council seat.

Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race

Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race

Democratic legislator and immigration rights attorney will now serve in circuit court.

MKE County: Alexander Fends Off Challenge for Board Seat
MKE County

Alexander Fends Off Challenge for Board Seat

Alexander beats first-time candidate Brandon Williford in district on northwest side.

Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes

Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes

Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.

MKE County: Wasserman Holds Onto County Board Seat
MKE County

Wasserman Holds Onto County Board Seat

Incumbent defeats challenger in district that includes East Side, Downtown and Third Ward.

MKE County: Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat
MKE County

Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat

Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.

Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog

Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog

Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.

DiAndre Jackson Will Replace Rainey on Common Council

DiAndre Jackson Will Replace Rainey on Common Council

Jackson defeats Jessica Currie for open council seat.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Cruises To Reelection

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Cruises To Reelection

Milwaukee mayor wins his first full-term with more than 80% of vote.

Biden, Trump Easily Win Wisconsin Primaries

Biden, Trump Easily Win Wisconsin Primaries

But protest votes hint at challenges for both in November.

Evan Goyke Ousts Tearman Spencer As City Attorney

Evan Goyke Ousts Tearman Spencer As City Attorney

Spencer had been plagued by problems and controversies during his one term in office.