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Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots
Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy
Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Life Cycle of Election Ballots
State's election system has many checks and balances to assure integrity of election.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Matt Mencarini
Why Wisconsin Election Results Will Come In Late
It all comes down to state regulations on counting absentee ballots.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?
Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed
Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote, Your Neighbors Are Watching, GOP Flyer Warns
A 'creepy' Republican ploy 'to guilt-trip residents of a long-term care facility into voting.'
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen
Brandtjen, an election conspiracy promoter. claims three military ballots may be fraudulent.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights
Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Retracts ‘Ballot Spoiling’ Guidance
After appeals court loss, state officials won't allow absentee voters to void ballot, re-vote.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Gun Control in Debate
Race pits incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul against Republican challenger Eric Toney
Oct 28th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses
Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"
Oct 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Early In-Person Voting Begins In State
Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Secretary Of State Race Could Be Critical
Overlooked office could help Loudenback, Republicans control elections, La Follette warns.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud
Such fraud is very rare, yet Wisconsin still takes many steps to prevent it.
Oct 23rd, 2022 by Howard Hardee and Peter Cameron
Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud
U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney
Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling
Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling
Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System
But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour, Matt Mencarini and Jacob Resneck
Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots
Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Army of Election Observers Expected in November
Both political parties, and their supporters, are assembling huge numbers of election observers.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Sen. Jacque Also Got Email From Ginni Thomas
Wife of supreme court justice asked Republican legislator to overturn 2020 election results.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Elections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests
Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Republicans Want Citizens Under Guardianship Off Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition opposes idea, along with state Democrats.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Gableman Hints at Revolution in Speech to Republicans
Former supreme court justice fired from election probe criticized for ‘violent rhetoric'.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Will Candidates Accept Election Results?
Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?
Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.
Sep 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies
11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance
Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit
Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Now Faces Two Write-In Candidates
Democrat Joel Jacobsen will run, joining Trump-backed candidate Adam Steen on November ballot.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Elections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters
Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Reactivates 31,854 Voter Registrations
Republicans blast result of court settlement with League of Women Voters.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Two State Lawyers Under Fire for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election
Ethics complaints filed against Michael D. Dean of Brookfield, Daniel J. Eastman of Mequon.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Racine County Man Charged With Felonies for Absentee Ballot Scheme
Harry Wait requested other citizens' absentee ballots to prove election fraud was possible.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters
Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
US Court Blocks Ruling Preventing Help for Disabled Voters
Court says requiring disabled voters to cast ballots themselves violates Voting Rights Act.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Leah Treidler
State Elections Board Wants Inspector General
Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe
14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Kaul Will Prosecute Threats Against Election Workers
"Intimidating election officials is a crime,’ Wisconsin Attorney General warns.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Judge Signals Support of State’s Disabled Voters
Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting how disabled can vote.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Examining Michels ‘Blueprint For Elections’
The GOP businessman candidate for governor offers a very un-business like analysis.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
US DOJ Backs State’s Disabled Voters
Federal attorneys intervene in lawsuit to protect absentee voter assistance for disabled voters.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Vos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe
'You are to refrain from representing that you are employed by the Wisconsin State Assembly.’
Aug 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Conservative Law Firm Tries To Stop Racine’s Voting Truck
Truck is used for mobile in-person absentee voting.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
State Elections Commission Helping Investigate Racine Voter Fraud
A Racine man committed voter fraud to prove it can be done. Racine sheriff congratulated him.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
About The Non-Delegation Doctrine
A favorite weapon of Justice Rebecca Bradley distorts constitutional history to limit government.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Racine Man Commits Voter Fraud to Prove It Can Be Done
State Elections Commission calls for charges. Racine County law enforcement does nothing.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
What Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?
Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Four Disabled Voters Sue State in Federal Court
WI Supreme Court ruling on absentee voting bars them from casting ballots, suit says.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration
Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Report Shows 10 Criminal Referrals for Voter Fraud in 2020
Elections Commission report includes all referrals by municipal clerks to district attorneys.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
A Radical Republican Debate
Which of GOP candidates Kleefisch, Michels and Ramthun had most extreme views in debate?
Jul 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Elections Commission Plans Fall Voter Education Initiative
Effort to build trust in elections comes as state legislators, Michael Gableman and Donald Trump call to decertify the 2020 election.
Jul 23rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker
State Rep. Steve Nass goes after Elections Commission guidance on fixing minor errors.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
GOP Lawmakers Strike New Blow Against Absentee Ballots
Legislators nix rule allowing clerks to correct minor errors on envelopes, setting stage for legal battle.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
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
Who Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?
Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
GOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots
Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks
In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Madison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers
Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
Do Absentee Drop Boxes Lead To Tyranny?
So claims state Supreme Court in 122 pages of overheated rhetoric.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
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
13 Questions For The Candidates
The August 9 primary is four weeks away. What are the issues facing the candidates?
Jul 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Independent State Legislature Theory Is a Threat to Democracy
And the Supreme Court will hear a case being brought on the grounds that this theory is correct.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal
Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Does Wisconsin Have Republicans With Integrity?
For instance, how about the four candidates for governor?
Jun 29th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents
Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
New State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections
GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee
Why Gableman Courts Controversy
His latest blowup in the courtroom is part of a pattern.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Judge Fines Gableman for Contempt of Court
Gableman sued for not filling election review record requests. Judge says he "discredited the profession."
Jun 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?
GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions
Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
New Elections Commission Member Approved Decisions Republicans Now Oppose
Don Millis backed actions later cited as evidence of misconduct in 2020 election.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Starring Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
State is “ground zero” in ongoing effort to undermine democracy, experts warn.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission
Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents
Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
‘Telling The Truth’ Led to Knudson Resignation
Republican elections commissioner refused to support election conspiracy theories. It cost him the support of the party.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race
The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Michels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement
But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Who Will Vos Appoint to Elections Commission?
Will he have the courage to appoint someone who tells the truth and follows the law?
May 28th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Ron Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner
Senator told Assembly Speaker Vos that Knudson 'lost the confidence of the grassroots Republicans,' according to his spokesperson.
May 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission
Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.
May 26th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Gathering To Spread the Big Lie
‘Election Integrity’ event in Kenosha offers a cash bar and lots of debunked conspiracy theories.
May 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats File Suit Against State Republicans Who Posed As Electors
Lawsuit argues actions of false presidential electors led to Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Gableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues
Gableman's taxpayer funded $11,000 a month pay reduced to $5,500 a month.
May 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Who Is Conducting Gableman’s Investigation?
Private lawyer and partisan group heavily involved in taxpayer funded election probe.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Matt Mencarini
How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gableman Probe Tracks Personal Backgrounds of Election Workers
Woman with “weird nose ring” who “loves nature and snakes” likely a Democrat, review suggests.
Apr 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Rick Esenberg’s Brutal Views On Disabled People
WILL leader pushes state high court to prevent severely disabled from voting.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
