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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
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Hears Dropbox Lawsuit
Lawsuit brought by conservative law firm could affect absentee voting practices.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Making It Harder to Vote
That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Andrea Kaminski
Vos’ Emails Show Pressure From Election Deniers
Assembly Speaker and staff sought a way to respond to demands for reviews of the 2020 election.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
County Board Races Finally Settled
Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Vetoes 43 GOP Proposals
Killing Republican bills on guns, election changes, COVID-19, but does sign 35 other bills.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Issues Fines for ‘Frivolous Complaints’
Peter Bernegger, who previously testified at Assembly committee, fined $2,400.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Judge Ends Search for Deleted Emails, Texts From Vos’ Phone
Assembly Speaker has turned over almost 20,000 deleted emails from his state account, attorney says.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Another Bizarre Gableman Proposal
With no evidence recommends state stop using ERIC voter registration system.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Vos Held In Contempt of Court
Assembly Speaker faces contempt for not releasing records from partisan 2020 election review.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos
Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Absentee Voting Begins for April 5 Election
Milwaukee seeks 'to make early voting as accessible as possible.'
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Little Change In Voting Rules For April
After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process
Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.
Mar 20th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On
Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Secretary of State La Follette Seeks Reelection
Doug La Follette has served as Secretary of State off and on since 1974.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Says State Can’t Decertify 2020 Election Results
Republican activists still pushing speaker to overturn 2020 election.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Commission Won’t Punish 10 False Electors
WEC board member Robert Spindell, one of the 10 Republicans, votes against sanctioning himself.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case
Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe
Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches
He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
GOP Leader Says Legal Pot Likely ‘At Some Point’
Assembly Majority Leader Steinke points to national trend of states legalizing cannabis.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Elections Commission Rebuts Gableman Report
Review of 2020 election full of misunderstandings, falsehoods, state commission says.
Mar 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans To Appeal Redistricting
Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.
Mar 5th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Gableman Report About ‘Vibes and Feelings’
Inflammatory 136-page report offers no new information on 2020 election, experts say.
Mar 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’
Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Republicans Restrict Right To Vote
Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Tosa Election Recount After Uncounted Ballots Found
City clerk found 58 absentee ballots from Feb. 15 primary.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill
A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
The Rise of Timothy Ramthun
One-time nobody now a candidate for governor and top demagogue in state Republican Party.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Group Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors
'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
