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Council Committee Endorses Dropping Chavez Drive Name
But not before one council member withdrew their name as a cosponsor.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November
Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion
A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Mishap, Milwaukee To Dramatically Increase Number of Ballots It Prints
'We cannot allow our voters to experience this again'
May 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ballot Shortages Mar An Otherwise Strong Night For Milwaukee Elections
At least seven polling sites had to call for urgent ballot printing.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey
State Election Commission Requiring Madison To Answer Questions About Uncounted Ballots
Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair said she was 'shocked' by preliminary investigation into how 193 were missed and not reported for weeks.
Mar 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
District 3 Aldermanic Candidate Narrowly Survives Nomination Challenge
Election Commission reverses decision. Eight candidates are running for eastside seat.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Hazmat Team Responds to Suspicious Envelope At DA’s Office
Envelope with white powder that proved to be sugar prompts emergency response.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
South Side Aldermanic Challenger Fined Over Campaign Literature
Perennial candidate Ryan Antczak admits to knowingly distributing false information.
Dec 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s Deputy Elections Administrator Quits
Bonnie Chang resigned following presidential election. MEC declined to comment.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Eric Hovde Concedes US Senate Race to Tammy Baldwin
After making unfounded claims about election results Republican concedes.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson
Pushback Grows On Hovde’s Refusal To Concede
Republican U.S. Senate candidate even said he lost, but won't concede to Baldwin.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Hovde Tells Talk Radio Host He Lost
But Republican Senate candidate won't concede race. Bipartisan group criticizes him.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Hazmat Response to Suspicious Envelope At Election Commission
Fire chief reports unidentified substance found in envelope is not hazardous.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
With Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde
Race appears headed for a potential recount.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’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
Scenes From City’s Central Count
Milwaukee election workers are processing 106,000 absentee ballots under watchful eyes of many observers.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Relent on Milwaukee Election Observer Lawsuit
'No issues' says RNC attorney. City said Monday lawsuit was filed in bad faith.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Prepares To Count More Than 105,000 Absentee Ballots
Officials attempt to demystify alleged 'dumping' process forced on them by state law.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Sue Milwaukee Over Observer Access
City denies claims, says GOP acted in bad faith in effort to file lawsuit.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Attempted To Toss 143,000 Wisconsin Voter Registrations
Former Trump attorney sued to block voters with mismatched USPS data.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting
But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting
The unexpected surge in early voting caused the state's computer system to slow down Tuesday.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee
Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Who Is Funding Milwaukee School Board Recall?
MPS Teachers Union files ethics complaint over 'anonymous donors' to recall efforts.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation
But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
New Election Commission Director Approved
Paulina Gutierrez has strong support of mayor, council president and commission staff.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s System Lets Few Ineligible Voters on Felony Probation Slip Through
Less than 11 ineligible voters per year. Misunderstandings of the rules a major reason.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Alexander Shur
Council Happy With New Election Chief
'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City
Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.
May 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs
Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall
Johnson nominates deputy to replace her six months before presidential election.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots
Kimberly Zapata will also pay $3K in fines and complete 120 hours of community service.
May 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans File Complaints About Milwaukee, Madison Election Staffing
But election officials in both communities say all appropriate protocols were followed.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Claire Woodall’s Plan to Restore Trust in Milwaukee’s Election Process
City's top election official adds 26-point checklist to ensure integrity of ballot counting.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Alexander Shur
Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud
Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Election Official Testifies in Defense of Accused Worker
Kimberly Zapata, on trial for election fraud, was a 'whistleblower,' her attorney says.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Trial Underway for Former Milwaukee Official Charged With Election Fraud
Opening statements were Monday for trial of Kimberly Zapata.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Voting at Wisconsin’s Universities Isn’t Easy
Long lines and cumbersome ID requirements discourage students from voting.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Nicole Laudolff
$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process
But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails
Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
City Opens New Early Voting Site
Early voting has begun for spring primary election on Feb. 20.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot
Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Midtown Early Voting Site Moving
With new owner of Midtown Center shopping complex, city moving across Capitol Drive.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early
Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races
Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Make It Harder For Candidates To Be Kicked Off Ballots
Proposal, which touches on a 2022 Milwaukee school board race, would add clarity to signature process.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff
"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary
Through Feb. 18, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring
Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Leader Thrilled to Suppress City Vote
Republican ads targeted Black and Hispanic voters to discourage voting. Did they work?
Jan 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision
Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Vincent Lyles Will Lead Milwaukee Succeeds Initiative
Former Boys & Girls CEO and current Aurora VP will lead Greater Milwaukee Foundation education effort.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions
Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud
Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission
Journal Sentinel reporter’s attack helps reinforce election lies.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator
Commission is bipartisan by design and must hold public meetings. Michels had suggested eliminating Walker-created commission.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
No 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
2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director
Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites
Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Do If You Voted For Lasry or Nelson?
You can "spoil" your ballot and vote again, but don't wait.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Report Finds Few Problems With Drop Boxes
No cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected 2020 election results.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election
Revives fraudulent claim after State Supreme Court decision on absentee ballot boxes.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races
Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites
Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.
May 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Election Called For Northside Aldermanic Seat
Winner will replace newly-elected Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Voting Begins for April 5 Election
Milwaukee seeks 'to make early voting as accessible as possible.'
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes
Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Ballots Mailed, Early Voting Begins March 22
Court ruling blocks use of drop boxes, but city has partial solution.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet City’s New Election Commissioners
Commissioners will provide election oversight for upcoming mayoral primary.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot
But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal
Used in 40 states and backed by Republicans, until their new push to make them illegal.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot
City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Election Commission Appointed
Three new commissioners likely first task: ruling on challenges to mayoral signatures.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
