Ron Johnson

Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?

Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?

Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors

Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.

WisDems’ Statement On President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act

Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.

LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief

But concern still expressed over narrow support, religious exemptions.

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Rigged Election Lie Dies Quietly

How can there be a stolen election if both parties score wins and losses in same electoral process?

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.

Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide

Democrat David Einhorn, son of right-wing, north-shore Republicans, funds effort to heal America.

Senators Baldwin and Johnson Lead Resolution to Remember First Anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission

Journal Sentinel reporter’s attack helps reinforce election lies.

Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’

Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.

5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election

Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Majority of School Referendums

Voters in 42 districts were asked to raise revenue limits for their schools.

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.

21 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.

Evers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term

Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.

No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say

Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.

Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy

Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.

Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin

Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.

Candidates For U.S. Senate

Barnes vs Johnson comes down to the wire.

Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?

Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.

Marquette Poll Shows Races Tightening

New poll shows governor's race is tied, Johnson leading Barnes 50% to 48%.

Final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds both Senate and governor’s races are tossups

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.

Journal Sentinel Loses Six More Veterans

More cuts by Gannett: David Haynes, Bruce Vielmetti and four others taking buyouts.

Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’

In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.

Early In-Person Voting Begins In State

Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.

They Love Ron Johnson

At a rally for U.S. Senator, supporters extoll Johnson as an "honest man" and a fighter.

Uline Profits Fund Election Denial

Inspired by John Bircher father, Richard Uihlein and his wife Elizabeth are biggest funders of Republicans in the nation.

Dead Bird, Image of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President’s Home

Literature darkened Barnes skin. Latest in series of racially tinged campaign incidents.

Milwaukee Small Business Owner, Local Representative Blast Johnson for Business and Family Trust Not Paying State Income Taxes

Still More Tax Breaks for Ron Johnson

Paying no state income taxes on trust fund that pays for his million-dollar home.

What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?

Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'

Poll Shows Barnes Nearly Even With Johnson

CNN's new poll on US Senate race has Johnson with 50%, Barnes with 49%.

Ron Johnson Peddles Myths on Social Security

Republican U.S. Senator's push to 'save' it would actually destroy the program.

Try as he may, Ron Johnson Can’t Re-Write His History of Working Against Wisconsinites

Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud

U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

Barnes Outraises Johnson By $8 Million In Senate Race

But Johnson has $7 million spending edge from outside groups who have attacked Barnes.

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

What To Know About Ron Johnson’s Business-In-Law

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.

New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson leading Barnes in Senate race, Evers and Michels in a gubernatorial toss-up

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Despite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race

Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.

Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority

But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.

Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate

Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."

Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections

While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting

State Is Awash in Election Ads

Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.

Johnson Has Long Opposed Abortion

He celebrated overthrow of Roe and cosponsored 6 bills over 8 years to restrict abortions.

Ron Johnson Owes Wisconsinites Answers to These Questions

Protestors Denounce Republican ‘Racist’ Ads

Protest held outside state party’s office in Bronzeville.

Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative

Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session of the Legislature to Create a Pathway for Wisconsinites to Repeal 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban

Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole

Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.

Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources

DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.

Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee

Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.

Will Candidates Accept Election Results?

Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.

DeSantis Backs Michels, Says State Can Be Like Florida

‘Everything we've done in Florida, you will be able to do,' he declares at Green Bay rally.

Questions Ron Johnson Needs to Answer

Johnson’s Wealth Grew From China Deal?

Senator criticizes Hunter Biden for China connection while his family's company makes big haul.

Will Ron Desantis Use One of Ron Johnson’s Personal Planes to Get Back to Florida?

Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions

Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.

Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies

11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

What They’re Saying: Ron Johnson’s Support For Federal Abortion Ban

New Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson and Evers holding slim leads as races for senator and governor tighten

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Big Surge in Women Registering to Vote

Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.

RPW Files Campaign Finance Violation Complaint Against Brad Pfaff and Mandela Barnes

Attorneys for the Republican Party of Wisconsin have filed ethics complaints with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission

President Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit

With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday

Laughing Liberally Milwaukee Rojo Must Go Show

MKE's Progressive Political Comedy Show Returns!

State Elections Board Wants Inspector General

Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.

Will Trump Help State’s Democrats Win?

His disapproval rate is way high in Wisconsin, yet Michels, Johnson have embraced him.

More Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson

Including one by Fox News. But still ‘very competitive race.'

President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day

Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.

Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest

On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.

How Johnson Avoided Paying Tons of Taxes

Meanwhile his backers are running an ad claiming Mandela Barnes didn't pay his taxes.

Social Security At Issue in Fall Election

Ron Johnson supports ending guaranteed right to Social Security, Medicare.

Barnes Leads Johnson in Marquette Poll

New poll shows Evers with slight lead, in statistical tie with Michels.

Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans

Why are Grothman, Johnson, Michels defending Trump’s illegal hoarding of top secret files.

New Marquette Law School Wisconsin survey finds Barnes with 7-point lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race, Evers ahead of Michels by 2 points in the race for governor, and Biden approval rating unchanged

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off

His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.

Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch

Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.

Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition

Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.

Statewide Republican Candidates

Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.

Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor

Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?

Ron Johnson Wants Social Security, Medicare To Be Discretionary Spending

This would require annual approval from Congress to fund the programs.

State Treasurer Candidates Want Job With Few Duties

6 candidates running for office nearly eliminated by ballot measure in 2018.

Senator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution to Remember the 10th Anniversary of Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek

Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions

Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?

Sikh Temple Members Recall 2012 Shooting

Decade since horrific event in Oak Creeks has seen rise in mass shootings.