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Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
What Amy Coney Barrett Forgot
Her omissions during testimony offer clear clues to the kind of justice she will be.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Mike McCabe
No Nation Built on Hate Can Be Great
New state group, We Are Many, seeks to change hearts and minds.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Mike McCabe
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Wins Over Crowded Field
State Superintendent wins easily, Mitchell takes second.
Aug 15th, 2018 by WPR Staff
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Make Closing Arguments
Lively gubernatorial debate covered topics from Gov. Walker's worst action to cutting the state's prison population.
Aug 9th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ignore the Polls, McCabe Urges Voters
Maverick Democrat “likes” his chances, says lack of cash for TV ads won’t hurt his candidacy.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Laurel White
Liberal Groups Won’t Endorse For Governor
None of four Democratic finalists got more than one-third of online vote.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Who Will Win Democratic Primary?
Eight challengers for governor, primary just weeks away, who are the favorites?
Jul 19th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised
Also leads seven other Democratic candidates for governor in cash on hand.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Democratic Candidates Duke it Out
In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Why I Won’t Accept Big Donations
My campaign for governor is about serving the state’s middle class, not the fat cats.
Jun 17th, 2018 by Mike McCabe
Mike McCabe Runs a ‘People Powered’ Campaign
Activist's independent streak has inspired and frustrated in Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Jun 10th, 2018 by Laurel White
Walker Runs Race on His Own Terms
Have Democrats figured out what it takes to beat Walker?
Jun 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization
8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.
May 7th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
The Whacko Primary for Governor
Seriously, a dozen or more Democratic candidates? It’s beyond the Republicans’ dreams.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Geoff Davidian
We’re All Running For Governor
Ten Democrats are running, and most were at this forum, chastising Walker.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Michael Horne
11 Steps to More Honest Government
Stronger open records and open meetings laws needed.
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mike McCabe
New Party For the Politically Homeless?
Mike McCabe, former head of WI Democracy Campaign, launches political party that's "neither elephant nor ass."
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker Has Huge Cash Advantage
He's raised $24.5 million compared to Burke's $15.5 million, with twice as much of his donations coming from out of state.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Gives $650,000 to State GOP
Most of last minute campaign donation may go to Gov. Walker, who made trip to Las Vegas to woo the casino magnate.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Mike McCabe Blasts Both Parties
“We have one party that is scary and another that is scared,” writes Mike McCabe, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, in his new book.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Are John Doe Subjects Still Coordinating?
Scott Walker says they did nothing wrong. Will he coordinate with "independent" groups in upcoming campaign?
Jul 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Campaign Coordination With Outside Groups is Common
Study says Walker's coordination with independent groups doesn't compare to some other states.
Jul 2nd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Confusion Reigns on Campaign-Finance Law
Court rulings leaves state regulators reeling and candidates mystified.
May 19th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes
Except the WMC business lobby and Realtors Association, who are glad Walker signed it.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
State Hires Company That Screwed-Up Voter Registration System
Walker administration gives $59 million IT contract to Accenture, which won headlines for its poor work under Doyle.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Talk is Cheap on John Doe Probe
Are conservatives trying to smear the investigators probing Walker's reelection campaign and third party groups?
Dec 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Measure Limits Recalls But Allows Unlimited Fundraising
Republican proposal would provide great protection to incumbent politicians.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
New Probe is Big Trouble for Walker
Both the first and second John Doe have focused on his campaigns, suggesting a disturbing pattern.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Decisions Favor Lawyers Who Donate
Study shows justices don't recuse in 98% of cases involving attorneys and Abrahamson gets the most money.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Jake Harper
How to Kill a Democracy
Glenn Grothman’s proposal would shield 96% of all political donations, ending transparency in campaigns.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
In Defense of Goo Goos
Why we need the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and Wisconsin Taxpayer’s Alliance.
May 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
School Choice Lobby Spends $10 Million
Choice supporters donated $2.8 million to state candidates and $7 million for electioneering activities, according to nonpartisan watchdog group.
May 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Voucher Lobby
Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.
May 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Former Lawmakers Cash In
16 ex-lawmakers -- including former Assembly speakers and Senate majority leaders -- make big money lobbying the legislature.
Mar 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Money Behind the Mining Bill
Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
A Solution to Our Billion-Dollar Democracy
11 states support a constitutional amendment to overthrow Supreme Court decision allowing unrestrained campaign spending. What about Wisconsin?
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Walker Backs Transparency in Campaign Funding
He's open -- in theory - to changes that address the problem of "dark money" in elections.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
A Call for Redistricting Reform
Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
How Republicans Won the Legislature
It was a Democratic wave, but redistricting helped the GOP win 74% of assembly seats with just 52% of the vote.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Bill Lueders and Kate Golden
