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Are Parties Realigning In Wisconsin?

Lots of new voters for both parties in election. What it means for the future.

How Will Legislature Investigate Election?

And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?

Lawsuit Targeting Democratic County Votes is Dropped

Plaintiffs who charged fraud in Milwaukee, Dane and Menomonee counties withdrew their suit.

The Virus, Violence and Voting

Maybe Blacks didn’t vote because they’ve lost hope. What will Biden do to address this?

Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation

Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.

Trump’s Final Trashing of Democracy

He is essentially anti-democratic and a mountain of disrespect.

Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate Votes in Milwaukee County

Suit uses anonymous sources to allege voter fraud.

Milwaukee’s Black Turnout Down in 2020

Slightly lower than in 2016, which was low. Fear of contracting COVID-19, other obstacles noted.

Misplaced Flash Drive Twisted Into Voter Fraud Claim

Milwaukee’s chief election official says drive was "was never left unattended."

Rep. Tusler Says Election Inquiry for ‘Transparency’

Rep. Joe Sanfellippo raised the possibility of subverting the results of the election.

Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Recognize Election Results

Sen. Ron Johnson says there's "nothing" to congratulate Biden about.

Can Biden Improve the Economy?

Democratic presidents typically do better, but Biden will face an obvious challenge.

‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns

State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.

State Had 238 Possible Voter Fraud Cases Since 2016

Of more than 12 million votes since 2016, that’s all that municipal clerks found in Wisconsin’s elections.

Correcting Misinformation about Wisconsin’s Election

Legislator Pushes Illegal Election of Trump

Committee chair wants to order electors to ignore state vote and give Trump the state’s electoral votes.

How Suburban Voters Defeated Trump

A decisive switch, both in Wisconsin and nationally.

Polls Missed on Trump Voters, Franklin Says

MU Law School pollster says Trump voters distrust and didn’t respond to polls.

Republicans Cry Foul About Election

Ron Johnson, Robin Vos and Mark Belling get aboard the Trump crazy train.

It’s time for America to move forward

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 9, 2020

Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown

Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.

Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature

Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.

Ron Johnson Is Not a Patriot

Rather than urging people to accept the voters’ choice, he sows division.

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Statement on the Declaration of the 2020 Presidential Election

Statement on Presidential Election Outcome from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Wisconsin Reacts To Biden Victory

Gov. Evers says "we're returning kindness, respect, and compassion back to the White House."

AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Historic Statewide Organizing Program and 2020 Electoral Victories

SEIU Local 1 Celebrates Joe Biden’s Victory as Wisconsin Flips Back to Blue

Working Families Speak Loudly With Election of Joe Biden

Vos Calls for Probe of State Election

Cites concerns about voter fraud, offers no evidence.

Whether Biden or Trump is Decided the Winner, We Will Organize

Milwaukee Had A Drop in College Voters, Dramatic Shift in South Side Party Preference

Biden and Clinton had dramatically different performances in Milwaukee. See how.

Polarization Making For A Close Presidential Race

As counting continues, voters anxiously await results.

False Claims Spread About Wisconsin Vote

After Wisconsin tipped for Biden, conservatives online claimed voter fraud.

Senators Ask Google CEO to Explain Apparent Election-Related Disparities

Missing Mail-In Ballots Case Unlikely to Affect Wisconsin

300,000 ballots are unaccounted for by USPS.

Trump Campaign Will Request State Recount

Past recounts in Wisconsin have changed small number of votes.

19 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.

Conservation voters crucial in preserving veto power

8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin

A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.

Democracy Won

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Statement on Election Results

Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin

Some still loyal to Trump, some flip Democratic.

Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties

Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.

Absentee Ballots Give Biden Lead in Wisconsin

3 a.m. delivery of Milwaukee absentee ballots puts Biden in front of Trump.

Republicans Alienating Youth Vote

College voter suppression in Wisconsin, other states could lose those voters forever.

What’s On the Mind of Voters

Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.

Trump Courts Kenosha Again

The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.

How Urban Milwaukee Will Cover Election

We're focused on substance, not clicks, and local, not national.

‘Yes We Can’ On Election Day

Allen Toussaint’s songful masterpiece calls us to the better angels of our nature.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Rothschild

Trump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules

Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.

Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee

Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.

Big Crowd for Trump in Green Bay

Supporters chant “Superman” as Trump brags of his recovery from COVID-19.

State Voters Slammed with Mostly Republican Political Texts

46 million total messages in 30 days, 64% from Republicans.

Republican Superspreaders

Trump and Pence hold rally after rally in battleground states. No masks required.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Melania Trump’s Visit to West Bend

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump’s Visit to Kenosha

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin

Hackers Steal $2.3 Million from State GOP

A "sophisticated phishing attack" stole from Trump reelection fund.

Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?

If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.

Biden or Trump Better for Economy?

Moody’s Analytics breaks it down. The difference is huge.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Green Bay

Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?

His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.

Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Confirmation of Amy Barrett

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Secretary Sonny Perdue Visit

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Jr. Visit to De Pere

Trump Tells 131 Whoppers in Janesville

In 90 minute speech, President Trump made 131 false or inaccurate statements.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on SCOTUS Ruling

Will Black, Latinx and Young Voters Turn Out?

Three groups are working hard -- and spending big -- to turn out these voters.

Could Hmong Voters Decide State Election?

They’re the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin, with varied views.

‘Does My Vote Matter?’

Mixed emotions as city’s minority and low-income voters head to the polls.

Biden Up 9% in Final UW-Madison Poll

State’s undecided, third party voters shifting to him.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Karen Pence Visit to Waterloo

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Mike Pence Visit to Mosinee

Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote

“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces Rocky Horror Show Livestream on Halloween

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on White House Refusing to Address Pandemic

Trump “Rounds the Turn’ in Waukesha

As state suffers deadliest week yet, President downplays pandemic at campaign rally.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Jr. Visit to Green Bay

AG Kaul, MKE Exec Crowley, Assembly Candidate Emily Siegrist Call Out Trump Ahead of Visit

AG Josh Kaul: “We are more than six months into this pandemic, and I challenge anybody to answer this simple question: what is Donald Trump’s plan to fight the pandemic? ... The answers to those questions are simple, they don’t have a plan.”

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to West Salem

Trump Wants to Wreck Social Security

His approach will turn it into a welfare program that could be cut at any time.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Statement on Last Night’s Debate

Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator Kamala Harris Endorse Jessica Katzenmeyer for Wisconsin’s 15th Assembly District

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Waukesha

DPW Statement on Trump’s Most Recent Attacks on the ACA

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Wisconsin

Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris

State's Democrats debut new "bus" today as part of get-out-the-vote push.

QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin

Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.

DPW Statement on BLS Numbers

Biden Buries Trump in State’s TV Ads

Big advantage in all five markets in state. Wisconsin getting 4th most ads in the U.S.

Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?

Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.

How to Avoid Election Misinformation

The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.

Could Polls Be As Wrong As In 2016?

Presidential polls of state look much like 2016. Experts say it's different this time.

Will Evers Run for Second Term?

He’s had no time to think about that, he says. Why his reelection won’t be easy.

Is Janesville Trump Country?

His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.

“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”

Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin