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7th Congressional District Race Filling Up
One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race
Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue
Pitting working class, dairy farm background against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Democrats Have a Rural Problem
But Evers and Baldwin did better than Biden or Clinton in rural Wisconsin.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection
Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Stimulus Program Funded Entire Rail Project
How Doyle administration got $800 million "100 percent funded” high speed rail. Part two in a series.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History
From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?
Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
GOP Congressman Sean Duffy Resigning
Northern Wisconsin Republican wants to focus on his growing family.
Aug 26th, 2019 by WPR Staff
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record
Wisconsin has open House seat for fifth consecutive election, first time in history.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State
House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Dallet Blows Off Burns’ Backing
High court candidate prefers not to be identified with left wing loser Tim Burns?
Mar 5th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Sensenbrenner Could Break State Record
If reelected would beat David Obey’s record of nearly 42 years as state congressman.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin
Their observations, and demographic data, tell a story Democrats need to hear.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Lawyers Grill Supreme Court Candidates
And what a lively forum it was. Here is the truth about the candidates, so help us God.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Conservation Voters Convene
Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.
Nov 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Why We Need Term Limits
Shirley Abrahamson has served 39 years. Fred Risser has served 60 years. Maybe that's too long.
Jun 25th, 2015 by John Torinus
Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.
May 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Design Your Own Streetcar Route
UrbanMilwaukee would like to issue you a challenge. With the announcement that Mayor Tom Barrett with the help of Congressman David Obey and Senator Herb Kohl managed to get 60% of the $91.5 million for his streetcar vision, it’s time to think about what the final route may be. There is a simple reality any Milwaukee streetcar proposal must deal with though, there is only enough money for an initial 3 miles. So here’s the game. 1. Create a Google Account or use an existing one. 2. Create a route (not longer than 3 miles) using Google Maps. Don’t know how to do this? There is an introductory video. 3. Paste a link to your route in the comments of this post. 4. Wait until Wednesday afternoon, at that point we’ll put together a poll so we can vote for the best one. Can’t wait to see what you come up with, whether it’s a line to Bay View or UWM, or perhaps a completely different loop around downtown.
Mar 23rd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Carpenter to Run For Congress
Rep. Jerry Kleczka is the son of a machinist. A Carpenter wants to replace him.
Jan 26th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Superintendent Burmaster Slaps The Governor Around
My, how times have changed.
Sep 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
