| Name | Title | Hometown | Term Expires | Appointed By | Party Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marge Bostelmann | Secretary | Green Lake | 5/1/2024 | Governor | Republican Party |
| Julie M. Glancey | Commissioner | Sheboygan Falls | 5/1/2021 | Governor | Democratic Party |
| Ann Jacobs | Chair | Milwaukee | 5/1/2021 | Senate Minority Leader | Democratic Party |
| Dean Knudson | Commissioner | Hudson | 5/1/2024 | Assembly Speaker | Republican Party |
| Robert Spindell | Commissioner | Milwaukee | 5/1/2021 | Senate Majority Leader | Republican Party |
| Mark Thomsen | Vice-Chair | Milwaukee | 5/1/2024 | Assembly Minority Leader | Democratic Party |
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State Orders Probe of Green Bay’s Duplicate Ballots
Wisconsin Elections Commission launches investigation and delays any penalties for now.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong
Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon
City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
State Review Finds Probable Cause Green Bay Broke Election Law
Elections officials say duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters likely violated state rules.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Hong’s Livestream Push Nets $92,000 And Sparks Antisemitism Backlash
Democratic frontrunner faces criticism for appearing with left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Mike From PA.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?
Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Appeals Court Again Rejects U.S. DOJ on Wisconsin Voter Rolls
Trump Administration wanted speedy resolution of suit, federal court says no.
Jun 28th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures
From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Elections Chair Pushes Milwaukee to Destroy 2020 Ballots
FBI could demand ballots it did in Georgia. 'No one is entitled to see those ballots,' Millis says
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Tells Appeals Court Feds Have No Right To Voter List
State DOJ and voting rights groups oppose Trump administration bid for unredacted voter data.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans
Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Administration Tries Again to Get Wisconsin’s Voter Registration Data
Emergency motion from US Department of Justice appeals federal court ruling it lost.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Ballot Challenges Fail In 7th District GOP Primary Fight
Wisconsin elections officials keep three rivals, including Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso, on the August ballot.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
Two parties challenge candidacy of numerous candidates.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders
Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements
333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Henry Redman
US Postal Service Proposes Big Changes for Mail-In Voting
But WI Elections Commission members say proposal may not survive legal challenges.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Judge Weighs Whether Wisconsin Must Offer E-Ballots To Disabled Voters
Lawsuit says paper-only absentee voting denies a secret ballot to 110,000 residents with print disabilities.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes
Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Pushes USPS To Fix Absentee Mail Before Next Elections
The Elections Commission cites March-postmarked ballots arriving after April 7 as a warning sign for 2026 races.
May 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election
Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules 23 Madison Absentee Ballots Must Be Counted
Overturns ruling by Wisconsin Elections Commission.
May 19th, 2026 by Henry Redman
How FBI Has Pressured Wisconsin Election Officials
How does it compares to probes in other states? And what comes next?
May 17th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
League Sues To Standardize Fixes For Absentee Ballot Errors
League of Women Voters says clerks’ differing practices violate Wisconsin’s Due Process protections.
May 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
May 10th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount
State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.
May 1st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?
He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks
Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout
Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign
Apr 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Politics, Drop Boxes And City Hall Mics, Two Mayors Won’t Face Charges
A Republican DA and Democratic counterpart say the facts drove their decisions in both cases.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race
Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips
Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Three-Judge Panel Rejects Lawsuit to Redo State’s Congressional Maps
But another Democratic suit to remap WI districts will go to trial.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman
Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025
Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy
Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
‘You Cannot Bet On an Election in Wisconsin!’
WEC chair warns that betting on outcome of election can get your ballot tossed.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala
400-strong gathering of politicos at Italian Community Center, with high hopes for 2026.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?
The data is very powerful. First of a series.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
DOJ Sues Wisconsin For Voter Data, But Legal Experts See A Different Motive
Civil rights law is at the center of a fight some say is really about stoking doubt in election results ahead of 2026 and 2028 races.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
The arguments for and against and where things stand.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos
Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman
Political Parties Join Legal Battle Over Wisconsin Voter Data
Trump administration attempting to get access to Wisconsin's voter information.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
17 Former DOJ Attorneys Slam Wisconsin Voter Data Grab
Ex-U.S. Attorneys experienced in voter rights cases accuse DOJ of 'fishing expedition.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks
Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Revealed — All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race
Half of all campaign cash came from donors giving at least $10,000. Who are they?
Jan 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Steven Walters
AG Kaul Seeks Dismissal of Federal DOJ Voter Data Lawsuit
Wisconsin among 20 states where Trump administration demands sensitive voter data.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums
The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion
A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time
Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.
Dec 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information
'The commission is explicitly forbidden by Wisconsin law' to do this.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Henry Redman
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts
Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws
Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin DOJ Appeals Court Ruling Creating New Barrier for Voting
Thousands of voters could be barred from polls. DOJ urges quick action by appeals court.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban
Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions
State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation
Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals
Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand
Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills
But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'
Sep 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Rep. Scott Krug Seeks Compromise on State Election Policies
Veteran lawmaker hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
A Big Year for Purged Voters
WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting
Would allow third parties to nominate candidates from two major parties.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Ezra Wall
Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested
Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots
It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'
Jul 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Election Commission Working To Prevent Repeat of Madison Ballot Counting Failure
Nearly 200 Madison absentee ballots went uncounted in November.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Elections Commission Issues Election Observer Rules
Two years in the making after consultations with local clerks, many others.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken
Letter from the U.S. Department of Justices accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change
Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database
Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.
May 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
WI Elections Commission Says Small Communities Can Use Paper Ballots
Dismisses complaint against town of Thornapple for ditching voting machines.
May 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor
Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers
Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years
Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules
Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election
Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Committee Republicans Halt Proposal for Election Observers
'We have seen good things go through the committee and then die.'
Mar 16th, 2025 by Lorin Cox
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
Liberal Law Firm Seeks $700,000 For Uncounted Madison Ballots
Attorney representing four impacted voters says 'there is a price to pay' when the right to vote is violated.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit
Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Much Did New State Legislative Districts Change?
Much closer results, far less gerrymandered despite increasing polarization.
Jan 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee
For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly
Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State To Investigate How 193 Ballots Went Uncounted in Madison
Effort is proactive says Wisconsin Elections Commission, but revelation of ballots came more than a month after election.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance
4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
