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Aranda Leans on Nonpartisan Record in Partisan Fight for 1st District Seat
Candidate cites Whitewater school board service and work with Spanish-speaking families as proof he can “work across the aisle” and broaden the Democratic electorate.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Says Trump Used Hungry Children As Political Pawns
Senator warns Wisconsinites could lose health care in wake of shutdown fight.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?
Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Can Democrats Defeat Reps Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden?
Incumbents in state's 2 most competitive US House districts are Trump loyalists.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Worker Advocates Push Legislators for $20 Minimum Wage
Rally at state Capitol calls on both parties to back a living wage.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Bernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin
US Senator from Vermont to join Viroqua town hall in 3rd Congressional District.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin
Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?
Jun 30th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha
They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Utility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre
Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Walz Tells Wisconsin Democrats It’s ‘All Gas and No Brake’ Through Election Day
In Green Bay appearance, Walz says Trump's comments on use of military on critics are 'un-American.'
Oct 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Sen. Bernie Sanders Rallies Milwaukee Voters
Appearance at Power to the Polls aims to mobilize voters for Kamala Harris in battleground Milwaukee County.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bernie Sanders to Host Private Brunch in Milwaukee
Event canceled after publication.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Michael Horne
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
Peace Activists Target Tammy Baldwin, Praise Mark Pocan
But how far apart are senator and congressman on Israel, Hamas and Gaza?
Dec 19th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Wasserman Has Challenger For Board Seat
Alexander Kostal, a state public defender, is running for District 3.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Starbucks and the American Dream
The battle over unions in Milwaukee and U.S. shows the uncool side of coffee culture.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Life and Times of Dan Kelly
Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
First GOP Presidential Debate Will Be In Milwaukee In August
Party confirms Milwaukee will play host to major Republican event nearly a year before RNC.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days
Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin
Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.
Nov 5th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Has Michels Abandoned Trump?
Or has Trump abandoned Michels in governor's race? The silence is deafening.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race
Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Protestors Denounce Republican ‘Racist’ Ads
Protest held outside state party’s office in Bronzeville.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Bernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate
Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Which Democrat Can Beat Ron Johnson?
That may be the most important question for Democratic voters. And the answer?
Jun 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Bernie Sanders Rallies Striking Workers in Racine
U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate visits to support striking CNH Industrial workers.
Jun 19th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization
Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Undecided if He’ll Run in 2022
The senator also said "legitimate concerns" of election fraud in 2020 shouldn't be dismissed.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Where’s Joe Biden the Centrist?
No bipartisan moves, no centrist innovations so far from the president.
Feb 11th, 2021 by John Torinus
How Jim Clyburn Saved America
His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Why No One Should Have Been Surprised
It was all there in Trump’s words — going back years.
Jan 10th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Ron Johnson Against $1,200 Stimulus Checks
The senator said he opposes the bipartisan legislation to give citizens relief checks.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Johnson Privately Concedes Biden Won
But Senator won't declare it publicly. Democracy can withstand the attacks on election he says.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Management Styles of Trump vs. Biden
A one-man band overseeing 4.4 million federal employees versus a true team leader.
Aug 30th, 2020 by John Torinus
Billboard Campaign Aimed At Swing State Voters
Art pieces are already going up in Milwaukee aimed at turning out voters against Trump.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Kanye West Booted From Wisconsin Ballot
Commission votes 5-1 to reject candidacy on basis West's filing was late. Legal challenge possible.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Suburban Protesters March From Tosa to DNC
Break the Silence in the Burbs has been protesting police brutality and killings since June.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Election Staff Recommends Denying West’s Presidential Run
Nomination papers turned in several minutes late, staff note. State Elections Commission board votes on matter Thursday.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Harris Could Push Dems Towards Pragmatic Policies
On health care, immigration, free college tuition there are potential compromises.
Aug 18th, 2020 by John Torinus
12 Takeaways on DNC Day One
Milwaukee was all but invisible. The format rocked, but Michelle disappointed.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Gwen Moore Gives 90 Second Convention Speech
Moore, first Wisconsin politician to speak, delivers high-energy speech.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged
Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court
She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
Biden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics
And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Spencer Black
How Pandemic Could Reshape Our Cities
Fewer cars, more housing and sustainable infrastructure in cities like Milwaukee?
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit
Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."
Jul 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
History May Be Written By Wisconsin
State’s Democratic leaders writing a national platform to address racial equity that could lead to historic legislation.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer
Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.
Jul 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Republican Anti-Trump Ad Hits State
Meet the Lincoln Project, led by past members of GOP campaigns, administrations.
May 12th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Pandemic Changing State’s Political Landscape?
69% of Wisconsin voters say Trump did too little to prepare country for COVID-19.
Apr 18th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic Turnout Surged in Election
High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Wins Big Over Sanders
63 to 31 margin in state presidential primary; Biden criticizes holding of in-person election.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Karofsky Easily Defeats Kelly
54-46 margin for liberal candidate in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
21 Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, what was the election about, who were the other winners and losers?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Overwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures
86 percent of Wisconsin voters support the shutdown order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Biden’s Ideas Won’t Get Hearing in April Election
Pandemic overshadowing what could have been important election.
Apr 1st, 2020 by John Torinus
Republicans Risk Public Health With Election
Refusal of Vos and Fitzgerald to postpone election could cause more disease, deaths.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus
Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Can Sanders Win Wisconsin?
Youth vote carried him to victory in 2016 primary. 2020 could be different.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Less Liberal Than National Democrats?
In once Progressive Wisconsin, state’s Democrats no longer in vanguard of their party.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker Battles Eric Holder
And former Wisconsin governor doesn’t do so well.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Yes, Billionaires Should Exist
Beware of presidential candidates with all THE ANSWERS.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by John Torinus
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
The Return of Garrison Keillor
Without a mention of sexual harassment charges, he performed in Milwaukee to adoring fans.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Kurt Chandler
A Billboard With a Simple Message
Erected downtown this month and for DNC: 3% of U.S. military spending could end global starvation.
Feb 12th, 2020 by David Swanson
State Voters Lean Against Medicare for All
Poll shows 47% prefer it while 53% prefer improving Affordable Care Act.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Holds Satellite Iowa Caucus
And its votes are in. At Marquette University, Iowa residents living here vote. And who won?
Feb 4th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight
Protester ejected from President Trump's rally in Milwaukee tells her story.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Both Parties Bar Primary Challenge to Trump
Weld and Walsh barred from Republican presidential primary in state’s Spring election. Why?
Jan 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Poll Shows Trump Ahead in State
MU Poll shows him beating the major Democratic candidates, though within margin of error.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Impeachment Support the Same in MU Poll
Percent supporting impeachment and removal in new poll nearly identical to last poll.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Man Arrested By ICE Reunited With Family
José Alejandro de la Cruz-Espinoza, 38, has lived in U.S. for decades.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Charter Schools Wasted $48.6 Million in State Grants
Report finds 46% of schools funded are now closed or never opened at all.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’
“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Why State Voters Cooled on Impeachment
MU poll found small shifts add up and Trump might be helped by good economy.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment
Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
The Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black
Entrepreneur Bradley Thurman is 70 years young, with a unique cafe.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
The Return of Paul Ryan
His new foundation could help Ryan plan and promote his post-Trump political career.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment
Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Sen. Ron Johnson Mired In Trump’s Swamp
Johnson attacks FBI, CIA, and the whistleblower to defend Trump.
Oct 9th, 2019 by John Torinus
Why Trump Could Lose Wisconsin
Politico says Trump in trouble because WOW counties never fully embraced him.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
