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Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle
Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Yes, Republicans Want Less Democracy
Voter purges and gerrymandering seek to disenfranchise minorities. Let’s call this what it is.
Jan 25th, 2020 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
State Doesn’t Need English Only Law
Bill’s language is sweeping. Its purpose is to fan the flames of bigotry.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz and Matt Rothschild
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Holds Election Commissioners in Contempt
Will be fined $250 per day until they approve purge 209,000 names from voting list.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Judge Asked to Hold State in Contempt
Conservative group wants 200,000 names purged from voting list, but Elections Commission awaits higher court rulings.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Elections Panel Deadlocks Again on Voting List Purge
While court decision ordering purge appealed, state elections commission’s members evenly divided by party.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Barrett Says 35,000 City Voters At Risk
Mayor criticizes voter purge, pushes state officials to protect election system’s integrity.
Dec 21st, 2019 by Alana Watson
Elections Commission Stands Up for Voters
By resisting judge’s order to purge voter rolls, state commission resists voter suppression.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Another Special Election Controversy
This time Gov. Evers accused of playing politics on filling 7th congressional district seat.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling and Kristian Knutsen
Court Will Consider Push to Purge Voters
What’s at stake, and what’s likely to happen.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
What Is Elections Commission Thinking?
Requesting GOP legislators’ guidance on voter roll purge could corrupt process.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Analiese Eicher
LWV Challenges Voter Roll Purge
Conservative group sues to demand purge, League of Women Voters seeks to intervene in case.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Lawsuit Demands State Purge Voter Rolls
Conservative group WILL sues and assails Elections Commission.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Campaigning on the Taxpayer’s Dime?
Changes in state law open door to abuses, campaigning by government workers.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
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
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Election Commission Will Fund Election Security Measures
Grant program with $1.1 million is available to cities and municipalities to improve elections security.
Sep 26th, 2019 by Mitchel Writt
Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration
All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.
May 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Did Ex-Cudahy Mayor Commit Forgery?
DOJ investigating long-time mayor John Hohenfeldt for possible felony.
May 15th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!
Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Officials Gear Up for Election
Tuesday’s spring election not expected to have high turnout.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden
Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Audit of State’s Voting Equipment Launched
Elections Commission will audit sample, 5% of wards, due to election security concerns.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Who Will Appoint State Superintendent?
If Evers doesn’t resign until taking office as governor, he could appoint his successor.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Illinois Cyber Hacking Worries Wisconsin
Election officials here work to prevent Russian hacking that gained access to 500,000 Illinois voters.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
Will State Prevent Election Cyber Attacks?
Cybersecurity experts warn Wisconsin’s system is vulnerable. What are state officials doing about it?
Sep 17th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
Early Turnout High for Election
Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable
They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Screnock Outspending Dallet in Court Race
Together two candidates’ campaigns spending $1.2 million
Mar 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Senate’s Saturday Night Massacre
Its attempt to fire the bipartisan head of state Elections Commission is clearly illegal.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Ann S. Jacobs
The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald
His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Let Professionals Run State Elections
Partisan dismantling of non-partisan Elections Commission will hurt system, damage democracy.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Erin Grunze
Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?
Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Restore the Elections Commission Staff
GOP legislators supported this until Walker veto cut staff. Our bill restores electoral security.
Oct 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Melissa Sargent
Democrats Still Need a Clear Message
Yes, GOP gerrymandering matters. But they also have stronger candidates and message.
Jun 26th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Polling Lists Could Go Digital
Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Underage Voting Shows Lack of Education
Voting by 17-year-olds shows need for voter education, training of election officials.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Erin Grunze and Andrea Kaminski
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
2016 Election Results Prove Gerrymandering
State election totals by ward prove the problem again. How will courts react?
Dec 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
