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Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
But what about a third Latino majority district?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Appears Before U.S. Senate
Mayor's nomination as Ambassador to Luxembourg reviewed by Senate committee.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Tweets Lied To Public
Comptroller audit finds 2020 tweets misled public. Acting Chief Norman calls them "unacceptable."
Oct 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate
But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Comply With Subpoenas, But City Attorney Won’t Say How
Spencer big on promises, but short on details.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe
Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Officials Receive Subpoenas in Election Probe
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signs first subpoenas in the inquiry.
Oct 3rd, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Elections Officials, Advocates Oppose GOP Backed Election Law Changes
Bills limit election grants and bar employees of political groups from working the polls.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
School Board Candidates Live Outside District
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Sam Woods
The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount
How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Texas Attorney General Seeks to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Motion to U.S. Supreme Court repeats arguments of Trump campaign on election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law
This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Trump Files Second Suit Seeking to Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Trump campaign targets five cities, alleging voter fraud.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Lawsuit Challenges Election Drop Boxes, Wants Election Thrown Out
It's the second suit challenging the election. A third could be coming.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Recount Finished, Dane County Continuing
Biden's margin grows by 132 votes.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Allies Sue To Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Suit would overturn results before recount even done and have Legislature choose electors.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Campaign Pays For Recount in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Campaign wires $3 million. Work must be completed by December 1st.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID Outbreak Delays Election Workers Pay
Plus: What's the deal with that "lost" USB drive?
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Ballots Give Biden Lead in Wisconsin
3 a.m. delivery of Milwaukee absentee ballots puts Biden in front of Trump.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results Expected Around 4 a.m.
In-person results are in, but majority of ballots are absentee and will be reported after all are counted.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Processing Over 165,000 Absentee Ballots Under Watchful Eyes
Central count operation will last until at least 3 a.m. with three shifts of 400 workers each.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Follow Election Results
Where to check results. And why you should be patient. Election officials say it will take until Wednesday to count all votes.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Absentee Ballots Must Be In Drop Boxes by 7:30 Election Night
Don't wait on returning your absentee ballot.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ballot Dropboxes A Safe Option for Absentee Voting
Local clerks around the state have installed ballot dropboxes.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Tuesday Was Last Day to Safely Mail Ballot
Use a dropbox, or bring your ballot to your local clerk's office, among other options.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
You Can Fix Your Rejected Ballot
1,400 Wisconsin voters have turned in faulty absentee ballots. It’s not too late to fix it.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Milwaukee Replacing Ballot Drop Boxes
New "Fort Knox" boxes offer security and weatherization improvements
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Launches Voter Education, Ballot Counting Website
Voter education website provides daily update on number of ballots returned.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee A Leader In By-Mail and In-Person Early Voting
But percentage of ballots returned trails state average.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris
State's Democrats debut new "bus" today as part of get-out-the-vote push.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Election Preparation Effort
Election Commission shows off voting equipment, ballot prep and other intricacies.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Ballot Boxes Getting Heavy Use
The 15 drop boxes for early voting getting heavy use. Poll worker recruitment going well.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Have You Made Your Voting Plan?
City uses Voter Registration Day to encourage people to prepare for November election.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Election Drop Boxes Are Temporary
Permanent drop boxes "built like a tank" are coming, but delayed by wildfire.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Debuts New Ballot Drop Boxes
Approximately 150,000 people expected to vote absentee.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Elections Commission Ready for November
Report says commission learned important lessons from April election and is ‘prepared' for next one.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites
Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers
Poll Hero uses social media to sign up more than 4,000 young people in about a month.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
When Will Milwaukee’s Presidential Election Results Come In?
The primary had voters waiting until 2:30 a.m. Next race could have three times the ballots.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Postal Delays Cause Election Concerns
U.S. Postal Service lagging in key swing states.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Poised for Record Turnout in Primary
More absentee ballots requested than the total vote in any fall primary in two decades.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Announces Upgrades for Fall Election
Steps to improve voting by mail, higher pay for poll workers, plan for 171 polling places.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Members Blast Council President
Chevy Johnson won't take on 'status quo and complacency,' says former president Hamilton and six others.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Library Director Paula Kiely Retiring
Kiely has led library since 2006, presided over great change.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site
Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Director Nominee Is Back In
Claire Woodall-Vogg would like to run Milwaukee Election Commission after all.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Director Appointee Pulls Out
Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Reduced Black Vote, Study Finds
Study finds lack of polling places, fear of COVID-19 reduced April turnout of Black city voters by nearly 10%.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall
Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Voter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names
State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Parsky, Kynala Phillips and Dana Munro
City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?
Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?
Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms
Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Larson Concedes to Crowley in Tight Race
Crowley will be first African American Milwaukee County Executive elected in history.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Some 6,000 City Ballots Lost in Mail
Ballots from Fox Point, Appleton, Oshkosh also lost. All went to downtown Milwaukee postal office.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Accepts Ballots Without Clear Postmarks
390 of 11,141 ballots received after election day had missing or illegible post marks.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Commission “Zoom Bombed”
While attempting to decide what to do about ballots, meeting is interrupted by graphic content.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Vote Counting Operation
Over 200 workers sort, count and process thousands of ballots in a downtown office building.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Calls for USPS Investigation Into Missing Ballots
Tubs of ballots are showing up across Wisconsin that didn't get mailed to voters.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Voter Turnout Is Way Down
18,803 voted in person. Total current turnout less than half that in April 2016.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
No Election Results Until April 13th
Results won't be reported until next week, to allow time for all absentee ballots to arrive.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Long Lines at Milwaukee’s Polling Places
Voters turn out to vote in-person, most wearing masks. See our photos.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Are the Missing Ballots?
While municipalities search for missing ballots, voters can still go to the polls Tuesday.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Ballots Must Be Mailed Back By April 7th
All absentee ballots must be postmarked and mailed Tuesday. US Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin election.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers
April 7th in-person election will occur as scheduled says court.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Suspends In-Person Voting Until June
UPDATE: Wisconsin Supreme Court overrules Evers, reinstates election.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session
And appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to block absentee balloting extension.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Mayoral Candidate Sues To Delay Election
Lena Taylor's suit alleges African Americans disenfranchised by city's changes to early voting.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Drive-Up Voting
City service runs through this weekend, offers alternative to mail-in and in-person voting.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Have Only Five In-Person Voting Sites
As city is short over 1,000 poll workers, polling sites reduced from 180 to 5.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Calls Special Legislative Session To Delay Election
Will the Legislature act? Evers wants mail-in election.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended, Election Not Delayed by Federal Judge
Ballots must now be received by April 13th at 4 p.m., a six day delay.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Absentee, Local Officials Plead
Barrett, Abele warn that crowds at polling centers represent a threat to public health.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Forecasts Election Results Two Days Late
180 polling sites to become no more than 12 because so few poll workers available.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites
56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay
Calls on governor to move back election "or this issue is going to explode."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting
UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled
Governor said he's open to mail-in only voting. Encourages everyone to request absentee ballots.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election
Mayor Barrett urges voters to use mail-in ballots, seeks legislative changes to improve access, safety.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Want $130? City Needs Poll Workers
More than 50% of 1,800 poll workers are over 60, city wants them to stay home.
Mar 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Uses Different Voting Machines for Early Voting
Use of touchscreens instead of paper ballots intended to improve accessibility, avoid need for 327 unique ballots.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis
Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for City Offices
Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Conservative in Mayor Race Ejected
Republican David King failed to submit enough valid signatures, vows court appeal.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
An Aldermanic Rematch on South Side
Donovan's aide Patty Doherty will again run against Scott Spiker.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission
Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
