Richard Uihlein

Kevin Nicholson Drops Out of Race for Governor

Nicholson couldn't make headway in Republican primary race.

Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.

Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?

Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?

Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor

Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.

Ron Johnson Defends Cutting His Own Taxes—Again

Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge

Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn

Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.

Local Races Attract Out-Of-State Super PACs

They spent $248,000 on 18 candidates in city, county races in state’s spring election.

Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?

Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.

Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’

State Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than Republicans

Democrats have overtaken GOP fundraising since Republicans changed campaign finance laws.

Evers Raises Millions More Than Kleefisch

Governor raises $5 million in second half of 2021, compared to $3.3 million for Kleefisch.

Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails

Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.

Uilhlein Bankrolls Mequon-Thiensville Recall

Conservatives donate $50,000 to effort to take over school board.

Johnson Stands with Dark Money Interests with Vote Against Freedom To Vote Act

Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?

Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.

Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP

State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.

Walker’s Presidential Fund Files Final Report

Our American Revival spent $7.7 million on Scott Walker’s ill-fated run for president.

Uihleins, Walton Shower GOP Legislators With Cash

Out-of-state donors give $1.9 million to state legislators, 79% of it to Republicans.

State Appeals Court Races Getting More Partisan

With big donations from Uihlein, Menard, a 9-1 advantage for GOP-backed candidate.

GOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race

Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.

Boycott the Uline Corporation

Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.

GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race

Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

Loudenslager Formally Ends Campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals After Failing to Obtain Ballot Access

Uihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally

Uline owners Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein criticized for supporting Tea Party Patriots.

Hendricks Abandoning Trump Campaign?

She's among many big 2016 donors who haven't given this year. But the Uihleins are all in.

The State’s Top 25 Fat Cats

Diane Hendricks and Lynde Uihlein lead the list of top political donors over last 25 years.

GOP Donor Uihlein Calls COVID-19 “Overhyped”

Liz Uihlein, co-founding of Uline, is a major Trump donor spending millions on right-wing causes.

Dan Kelly’s Big Guns

Supreme Court Justice holds fundraiser at shooting gallery the day after Molson Coors shootings.

Top Donors In Supreme Court Race

Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.

VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled

VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.

The State’s Top 20 Fat Cat Donors

All gave $100,00 and more to state politicians, mostly to Republicans.

Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race

Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.

Hendricks Top State Donor in Federal Races

34th nationally, spending $4.5 million, mostly on Leah Vukmir.

How Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin

They picked the wrong candidate. That could hand election to Baldwin.

Are Journalists Your Enemy?

29% of Americans say yes, many support shutting down free press. Disagree? You can help.

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

Can Billionaire Dick Uihlein Buy A U.S. Senate Election?

Uihlein-funded super PACs have already dumped $10.7 million into buying the Republican Party's nomination for Kevin Nicholson.

State Parties Breaking Fundraising Records

$4.9 million raised for campaigns in first half of 2018; GOP gets 23% more than Democrats.

Vukmir, Nicholson Debate, Both Back Trump

Neither criticized anything president has done, no major disagreements between candidates.

AG Race Attracts $1.3 Million in Six Months

Challenger Kaul raised nearly as much as incumbent Schimel in first half of 2018.

Ron Johnson To The Rescue?

His attempt to bring peace between Vukmir and Nicholson backers is welcome.

Bought By A Billionaire: Uihlein Spends $8M For Nicholson

"After nearly $8 million-and-counting in support from Dick Uihlein, there's no question that Kevin Nicholson is bought and paid for by an out-of-state billionaire from Illinois"

Ryan, Sensenbrenner Endorse Vukmir

Republican establishment rallying around Vukmir over Nicholson for U.S. Senate.

Kevin Nicholson’s Megadonor-Funded Outside Group Attacks Leah Vukmir

Despite Wisconsin Republicans' pleas for party unity, Club for Growth, a corporate special interest group bankrolled by Nicholson megadonor and Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein, has continued to attack Vukmir

Hendricks Beats Uihlein

Beloit Beats Illinois in Battle of the GOP Billionaires

Illinois Billionaire Dick Uihlein, Kevin Nicholson’s Biggest Backer, Named GOP’s Top 2018 Spender

The Illinois-based megadonor has already poured $17.4 million into 10 groups backing Kevin Nicholson's candidacy.

Huh. Yet Another Kevin Nicholson-Roy Moore Connection

Months after the alleged sexual predator's dramatic loss, Moore's boosters continue to line up behind Kevin Nicholson

Illinois Billionaire Dick Uihlein Pours More Than $17 Million Into Groups Supporting Kevin Nicholson

"Kevin Nicholson is bought and paid for by Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein"

Eric Hovde Declines 2018 Run, Reiterates “Concerns” With Kevin Nicholson

"Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson will continue their brutally negative campaigns as right-wing candidates promising to sell out Wisconsin’s working families in order to help corporate special interests get even richer"

Screnock Outspending Dallet in Court Race

Together two candidates’ campaigns spending $1.2 million

One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions

Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless

Roy Moore Falls Short, But Kevin Nicholson Is Tonight’s Biggest Loser

"A lot of Republicans lost tonight, but perhaps no one so badly as Kevin Nicholson..."

Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?

The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.

Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby

A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”

But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.

Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker

Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?

Nicholson Super PAC Throws Hail Mary to Save Embattled Candidacy, Before it Even Begins

"It's not surprising that the only person willing to support Kevin Nicholson is an Illinois multimillionaire."

Where’s Kevin?

We Have More Questions Following Kevin Nicholson's Disastrous Interview About His Record of Supporting Democrats

Kevin Nicholson’s Checkbook Choice: Has Wisconsin U.S. Senate Hopeful Changed Positions to Snag Support of Illinois Millionaire?

Kevin Nicholson’s Checkbook Choice: Has Wisconsin U.S. Senate Hopeful Changed Positions to Snag Support of Illinois Millionaire?

Illinois Multi-Millionaire Super PAC Launches False Attack Ads

Super PAC Attacks Get Pulled

Is this a Senate race or a yacht sale?

Even conservative radio personality, Mark Belling, is unimpressed with the current slate of candidates.

Top Donors to Superintendent Candidates

Unions love incumbent Evers; corporate leaders back Holtz.

Who Are Donors in Superintendent Race?

Evers backed by unions, Democrats, his opponents by Republicans.

Big Donors Like Justice Ziegler

Unopposed Supreme Court Justice raised $373,106 in campaign donations in 2016.

13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us

Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.

Can Chisholm Be Beaten?

The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.

With Low Approval Ratings in Wisconsin, Senator Johnson Turns to Billionaires to Fund his Campaign

Two super PACs tied to the senator combined to rake in over $1.1 million last quarter with more than half of that coming from just two donors.

Uihleins spend big to help Ron Johnson defend Senate seat from Russ Feingold

DNR investigating unauthorized path improvements on state land

Uline founders want massive effort to anchor floating bog

DNR board tables sale of lakefront land to Walker donor

Is Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?

Liberal and conservatives adamantly disagree. What does the data show?