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WisGOP Statement on Appellate Court Rejecting Another Out-of-Touch Decision from Liberal Judge Susan Crawford
WisGOP Expands Investment in Hispanic Community
WISGOP Launches Farm Team Initiative for the 2025 Spring Elections
Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

GOP backers say amendment will block possibility of noncitizens voting in local elections.

WisGOP Statement on Trump Victory in Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’

Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’

Johnson sows doubt, while city insists there is a clear chain of custody for paper ballots.

WisGOP Statement on Passage of Question 1 Constitutional Amendment
WisGOP and RNC Deliver Historic Election Integrity Operation
Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’

Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’

In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Milwaukee
WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Janesville
WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Appleton
WisGOP Statement on Bill Clinton’s Upcoming Visit to Wisconsin
WisGOP Statement on Tim Walz’s Visit to Wisconsin
Data Wonk: Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?
Data Wonk

Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?

It's a central claim in Trump campaign. But the data tells an interesting story.

WisGOP Statement on Tim Walz’s Visit to Racine
Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event

Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event

Swing-state blitz includes appearance with Charlie Sykes.

WisGOP Statement on Barack Obama’s Visit to Madison
WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Brookfield
WisGOP Statement on “The West Wing” Cast Visiting Wisconsin
Kamala Harris Rallies Supporters in Three Wisconsin Events

Kamala Harris Rallies Supporters in Three Wisconsin Events

Harris visited UW-Milwaukee, held rallies in La Crosse and Green Bay.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visits to Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay
Walz Tells Wisconsin Democrats It’s ‘All Gas and No Brake’ Through Election Day

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.'

WisGOP Statement on FLOTUS Visit to Madison
Charlie Sykes Endorses Kamala Harris

Charlie Sykes Endorses Kamala Harris

Joining former radio host are former Republican State Senate majority leader, former Court of Appeals judge.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Ripon
Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.

10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison

10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison

Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.

WisGOP Statement on Assassination Attempt at Trump International Golf Club
Tim Walz Stumps in Superior Saturday

Tim Walz Stumps in Superior Saturday

In first trip to northern Wisconsin Democratic V-P candidate predicts 'margin of error' election.

WisGOP Statement on Trump Debate Victory
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

WisGOP Statement on Joe Biden’s Visit to Westby
WisGOP Statement on SCOWIS Dismissal of Democrat Lawsuit to Remove Jill Stein from November Ballot
WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’s Remarks to DNC
WisGOP Statement on Tammy Baldwin’s Remarks to DNC
WisGOP Statement on Eric Hovde Winning Senate Primary
The State of Politics: Parties’ Presidential Campaigns Flip-Flop
The State of Politics

Parties’ Presidential Campaigns Flip-Flop

Trump and surging Republicans now stalled as Harris stokes excitement. Experts weigh in.

‘Like a Conservative Disneyland’; Delegates Paid Thousands to Attend RNC

‘Like a Conservative Disneyland’; Delegates Paid Thousands to Attend RNC

'The average delegate from North Carolina is going to spend $5,000 to $6,000.'

Wisconsin’s RNC Delegates Celebrate Midwestern VP Pick

Wisconsin’s RNC Delegates Celebrate Midwestern VP Pick

Will selection of Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance help presidential campaign in this state?

Wisconsin RNC Delegation Puts Differences Aside on Abortion

Wisconsin RNC Delegation Puts Differences Aside on Abortion

'Unity is the key word' after shooting, even on hot button issue of abortion.

Trump Nominated, Running Mate Chosen on First Day of RNC

Trump Nominated, Running Mate Chosen on First Day of RNC

Quickly nominating Trump, approving his platform and VP candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.

State Republicans Say Party Unified at RNC After Trump Assassination Attempt

State Republicans Say Party Unified at RNC After Trump Assassination Attempt

Scott Walker says God 'spared' Trump, Ron Johnson cites 'hand of providence.'

Wisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests

Wisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests

Brian Schimming said holding the convention in Milwaukee will boost Trump's chance of winning Wisconsin.

WisGOP to Open New Hispanic Outreach Center in Milwaukee
Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign

WisGOP Statement on SCOWIS Ruling on Absentee Drop Boxes
Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

The State of Politics: Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
The State of Politics

Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates

Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?

Data Wonk: How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction
Data Wonk

How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction

It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.

RNC in Milwaukee Going On as Planned, Despite Trump’s Conviction

RNC in Milwaukee Going On as Planned, Despite Trump’s Conviction

'I don’t think in any way, shape or form, he’s going to be in jail for the convention.'

WisGOP Statement on President Trump’s Trial Verdict
WisGOP Announces RNC Delegates and Alternates
WisGOP to Open New Regional Field Office in Waukesha
WisGOP Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Ballot Drop Boxes
Milwaukee Vegan Cafe Owner Appears With Trump, Assails Migrants

Milwaukee Vegan Cafe Owner Appears With Trump, Assails Migrants

Trump vows to eat at cafe, though he's not 'into that vegan stuff.' It opened under Biden.

Trump Blasts Biden’s Economic Record in Waukesha Visit

Trump Blasts Biden’s Economic Record in Waukesha Visit

Former president rallied in Wisconsin during a break from his criminal trial in New York.

Campaigns Will Spend ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in Wisconsin, Party Chairs Say

Campaigns Will Spend ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in Wisconsin, Party Chairs Say

Republican chair pledges to use all tactics that are legal, including early voting.

WisGOP Hires Executive Director
The State of Politics: Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
The State of Politics

Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump

Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?

WisGOP Statement on Wausau Mayoral Election
WisGOP Statement on Questions 1 & 2
At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’

At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’

First Lady discussed abortion rights on her fourth visit to the state since August.

WisGOP Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejecting Evers’ Request to Review Congressional Maps
Jefferson Stepping Down from RPW Executive Director Post
Murphy’s Law: Democrats Crushing GOP in Fundraising
Murphy’s Law

Democrats Crushing GOP in Fundraising

A 4-1 edge for state Democratic party last year, the biggest ever. And they have Scott Walker and Republicans to thank.

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.

Democratic Firm’s Lawsuit Challenges State’s Congressional Maps

Democratic Firm’s Lawsuit Challenges State’s Congressional Maps

'Wisconsin is a purple state, but... district maps don’t reflect that.'

WisGOP Chair Schimming Named to Republican Mayors Association National Board
The State of Politics: 2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed
The State of Politics

2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed

Lots of deadlines and dates culminating in presidential election where Wisconsin's vote could be crucial.

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

WisGOP Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on Clarke v. WEC
WisGOP Statement on POTUS Visit to Wisconsin
WisGOP Secures Election Integrity with Poll Worker Signups
Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

Milwaukee County GOP Official Connected to QAnon

Milwaukee County GOP Official Connected to QAnon

Brett Galaszewski uses QAnon podcast to recruit poll workers.

Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans

Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans

300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.

Murphy’s Law: The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro
Murphy’s Law

The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro

Wisconsin native charged as co-conspirator for role in devising fake elector scheme.

VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State

VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State

New jobs are a result of "Bidenomics" says VP at event with Secretary of Commerce, Sen. Baldwin.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin
GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.

The State of Politics: Trump a Tough Issue for State GOP
The State of Politics

Trump a Tough Issue for State GOP

State Republican chairman pushing Trump loyalists to support whoever wins the nomination.

WisGOP Statement on 24th State Assembly District Special Election
Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.

Murphy’s Law: 11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory
Murphy’s Law

11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory

How did Protasiewicz win by so big in such an evenly divided state?

Murphy’s Law: 17 Election Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

17 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?

Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes

Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes

Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?

Murphy’s Law: Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race
Murphy’s Law

Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race

All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?

The State of Politics: Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
The State of Politics

Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

First GOP Presidential Debate Will Be In Milwaukee In August

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.

Murphy’s Law: How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin

Most news and talk stations in state are dominated by right-wing voices.

Murphy’s Law: New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors
Murphy’s Law

New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors

Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.

New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting

New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting

Big change for Republicans who, led by Trump, had discouraged absentee voting.

Op Ed: State Republican Chair Wants It Both Ways On Trump
Op Ed

State Republican Chair Wants It Both Ways On Trump

Trying to unite the party's Trump lovers and haters won't be easy nor morally palatable.

The State of Politics: High Court Race Divides Republicans
The State of Politics

High Court Race Divides Republicans

And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

Kleefisch Running On Walker-Era Record

Kleefisch Running On Walker-Era Record

Walker, Vos, WMC all backing former Lt. Governor. Will it be enough to beat Michels?

Eyes on Milwaukee: $44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Eyes on Milwaukee

$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.

The Contrarian: The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel
The Contrarian

The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel

He attacks Evers appointee while ignoring “Ethical Baggage” of 13 Walker appointees.

WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation
Press Release

WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation

Home buyers can buy and renovate a home with a single mortgage

107 New Apartments For N. 5th Street

107 New Apartments For N. 5th Street

Ribbon cutting touts conversion of two old buildings into apartments in Harambee area.

Eyes on Milwaukee: How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Eyes on Milwaukee

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Press Release

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes

The State of Politics: Even GOP Speaker Gets Attacked From Right
The State of Politics

Even GOP Speaker Gets Attacked From Right

Robin Vos challenged by conservative who says he’s soft on secession. Seriously.