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Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight
Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’
Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps
Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson
Green Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot
Democrats fear a loss of votes that could defeat President Joe Biden.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
New Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post
Spindell, a fake elector participant, says he has done more for Black community than any white Republican.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Wisconsin Supreme Court Allows Biden Challenger To Appear on Ballot
Congressman Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat, will appear against Biden in April primary.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Henry Redman
DOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot
Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
WEC Leader Urges 2024 Candidates ‘Tell the Truth’ About Elections
Meagan Wolfe says false claims make it hard for Elections Commission to do its job.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Henry Redman
Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission
Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader
Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.
Jan 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Conservative Activists Target Assembly Speaker Vos With Recall
Racine County representative faces recall for not backing Trump's theories, impeaching Wolfe.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed
Lots of deadlines and dates culminating in presidential election where Wisconsin's vote could be crucial.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot
Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted
Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023
A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot
Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer
MAGA Republicans Hate Robin Vos
Assembly Speaker confesses he regrets hiring Gableman: 'He was way wackier than I thought.'
Dec 26th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson Looks Foolish on CNN
Claims Democrats have used fake electors, but could provide no examples.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy
Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed
Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit
But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Gerrymandering Case
Case, before court’s now-liberal majority, could overturn Republicans’ entrenched advantage.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee County GOP Official Connected to QAnon
Brett Galaszewski uses QAnon podcast to recruit poll workers.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Lawmakers Ask Judge To Compel Replacement Of Elections Administrator
Move is another attempt to remove Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Bipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Meagan Wolfe Impeachment Effort Shows Power of MAGA Republicans
A 2022 primary challenge and an unprecedented impeachment challenge are signs of far-right control of GOP.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator
Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Lawsuit Underway On Absentee Ballot Rules
Judge hears oral argument on case that seeks to improve absentee ballot access.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now
Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Bullying Isn’t Working
Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
In Defense of Gerrymandering
How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Starts Its Review of Gerrymandering Case
And conservative justices are already dissenting.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official
In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Why State GOP Turned Against ERIC
Trump and Cleta Mitchell are demonizing elections data system Wisconsin joined via 2016 Republican law.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished
Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Why That ‘Iowa’ Redistricting Plan Was Unfair
Wisconsin Republicans' plan did not provide political proportionality.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman
The Impact of Impeachment Threats
Republicans seek to scare Justice Protasiewicz and elections overseer Meagan Wolfe into following their dictates.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator
Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Power of Wisconsin’s Gerrymander
Recent election results show how entrenched the Republican advantage is.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator
Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
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
Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official
Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing
Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo
Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
New Wisconsin Absentee Ballots Aim To Reduce Mistakes
Envelope targeted at making sure witness signature is provided.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment
But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit
Criminal case against former Milwaukee election official continues.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Artificial Intelligence Being Used To Generate Election Ads
"Synthetic media" allows coordination with super PACs, deep faces. Will it be regulated?
Jul 28th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic
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
Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief
But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director
3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?
Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024
Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.
May 25th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.
May 15th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Voters Pass Referendums Expanding Judges’ Power to Set Cash Bail
Referendums will amend state Constitution. Experts disagree on likely impact.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?
The state's 65,000 convicted felons face tougher rules than in three neighboring states.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database
But election officials say its unnecessary and could actually make elections less secure.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
‘Election Integrity’ Bills Don’t Address Main Infraction
Few cases occur in state, usually involving felony probation status, which proposals ignore.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Matt Mencarini
Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman
Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring
Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary
Early voting runs through Saturday.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Meet The Candidates Seeking Open State Senate Seat
Three Republicans, one Democrat running for seat held by retiring Sen Alberta Darling.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election
'Effective error rate" is 0 percent. Elections Commission members hail results.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors
Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
Democrats Call For Spindell To Resign After Milwaukee Voting Comments
Republican-appointed elections commissioner said GOP should be proud of suppressing vote.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe
The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?
Jan 15th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Spindell Defends Himself, Spins His Comments
He sends media softening language not in his original email about suppressing votes.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
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
Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild
Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election
Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Brandtjen, Leading Election Denier, Will Run for Open Senate Seat
Rep. Janel Brandtjen, kicked out of the Assembly GOP, wants to succeed Alberta Darling.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over
Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Will Elections Commission Fulfill Rep. Brandtjen’s Election Data Request?
Partisan body deadlocks on fulfilling her large request after Republicans remove election-denier from meeting.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Loudenback Concedes Loss for Secretary of State
Democrat Doug La Follette wins record 12th term and duties of office won't change.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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
La Follette Barely Leads Loudenbeck for Secretary of State
AP hasn't called race. Republican candidate John Lieber leads for State Treasurer.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
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
