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‘Recall Vos’ Organizers Deliver Signatures in Bid to Remove Assembly Speaker

‘Recall Vos’ Organizers Deliver Signatures in Bid to Remove Assembly Speaker

7,000 signatures needed, conservative activists say they have 11,000 to recall Robin Vos.

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.

WEC Voter Education Project Wins National Award
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.

Vote, Your Neighbors Are Watching, GOP Flyer Warns

Vote, Your Neighbors Are Watching, GOP Flyer Warns

A 'creepy' Republican ploy 'to guilt-trip residents of a long-term care facility into voting.'

Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen

Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen

Brandtjen, an election conspiracy promoter. claims three military ballots may be fraudulent.

Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

Such fraud is very rare, yet Wisconsin still takes many steps to prevent it.

Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System

Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System

But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.

Who Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?

Who Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?

Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.

Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?

Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?

GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.

Assembly Committee Hears Unsupported Claims of Voter Fraud

Assembly Committee Hears Unsupported Claims of Voter Fraud

A convicted fraudster, who once worked with Michael Gableman, makes wild allegations.

Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes

Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes

Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.

WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud

WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud

But conservative group cites potential for future fraud, attacks election administrators.

The State of Politics: Why Capitol Reporters Change Careers
The State of Politics

Why Capitol Reporters Change Careers

Riley Vetterkind, now the Elections Commission spokesperson, latest to make the move.

Ron Johnson’s “Embarrassingly Bad” March
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Ron Johnson’s “Embarrassingly Bad” March

Johnson Continues To Make Waves… For All The Wrong Reasons

Op Ed: Suicide Is a Public Health Issue
Op Ed

Suicide Is a Public Health Issue

Steady increase in state’s suicide rate, yet legislative efforts to fund Suicide HOPELINE have failed.

Beyond Bail: Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Beyond Bail

Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.