Sara Rodriguez

Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll

38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.

Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy

Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now

Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.

How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings

From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.

Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules

New WEC guidance limits ballot 'spoiling' as thousands of early votes are already in.

David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages

His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.

Marquette and Two Opponent Polls Show Francesca Hong With a Double-Digit Lead in the Democratic Primary

Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second

But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.

Democrats Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Absentee Ballot Revotes

Two Democratic governor candidates on ballot dropping out may mean many wasted votes, they fear.

Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other

At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.

Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races

Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

Finance Chair Moves To Block Courthouse Referendum

Politics of midterm elections influence debate over $897 million courthouse project.

Crowley Reenters Governor’s Race With Evers’ Endorsement

Outgoing governor makes dramatic endorsement. Mayor Johnson, others add their backing.

GOP Spends Big To Define Hong, But Is It Helping Her Instead?

Republican Governors Association ads attack Hong on immigration and policing, as Democrats warn of primary meddling.

AFP-WI Applauds Tom Tiffany’s Transparency and Honesty in Governor’s Race

Wisconsinites deserve full transparency and honesty from their next governor, which is exactly why we are proud to have endorsed Tom Tiffany. He has promised from day one to be honest with taxpayers, and he has the record to back it up.

Crowley Will Reenter Race For Governor

A key endorsement could be in the offing.

Rodriguez Withdraws, Roys Calls for Unity

Statement from Sara Rodriguez

Joel Brennan’s Statement on the Governor’s Race

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Ends Campaign For Governor

From establishment front-runner to out of the race in a week.

Megadonors Power Tiffany Bid As Democrats Jockey In Governor Fundraising Race

Uihleins and Hendricks pour more than $6 million into GOP, while Barnes leads crowded Dem field in cash raised.

The Math Still Ain’t Mathing…

Mandela Barnes Outraises The Entire Primary Field While Sara Rodriguez’s Campaign Falls Nearly $120k In Debt So Far; Rodriguez Running Ads On TV While Still Owing Taxpayers Thousands Of Dollars For Security

Mandela Barnes Announces Raising Nearly $1.4 Million in Campaign for Governor Now

Barnes Also Backed By Independent Expenditure That Has Raised Nearly One Million Dollars; Fundraising Haul Comes As Internal And Rival Polling Shows Him Leading Primary Field And Beating Tom Tiffany

Tiffany for Governor Raises Over $10 Million Since Campaign Launch

Rodriguez Campaign Kept Financial Trouble From Crowley

Rodriguez pursued Crowley endorsement even as campaign finance red flags mounted.

Democrats Start Attack Ads Against Tiffany

Why did they wait so long? And Democratic primary becomes harder to predict.

The Math Ain’t Mathing…

Missed Ad Buy Exposes Big Money Problem For Sara Rodriguez

How a planned $1 million TV blitz became a scramble to reconcile campaign books and fire a top aide.

Statement From Kelda Roys’ Campaign

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Fires Campaign Manager in Democratic Governor Race

Blames manager for 'serious mismanagement and inaccuracies' in campaign finance reports.

Five Critical Questions Sara Rodriguez Needs to Answer After Reported Financial Mismanagement Within Her Campaign

Brennan Pitches Experience, People Skills in Race for Governor

Democrat says voters want governor to get things done. 'Joel doesn’t wake up looking for a fight.'

David Crowley Drops Out of Race for Governor

'It has become clear I will not be the Democratic nominee for governor,' county exec says.

Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls

Republicans using fictitious liberal group linked to Madison publication to mislead Democrats?

Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong

Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

Tom Tiffany Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Girls’Sports

Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor

Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.

Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement

Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race

'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'

First Major Candidate Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race

Missy Hughes suspends campaign, makes endorsement.

Missy Hughes Suspends Campaign for Governor; Endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez

All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program

All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.

Evers Raises Juneteenth Flag In Final Year As Governor

Capitol ceremony marks progress, ongoing struggle and honors the late Michael Johnson.

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub

Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11

Event at Bay View High School to focus on K-12 education

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements

333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.

One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary

New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.

This Photo Hurt Mandela Barnes in 2022, But Public Opinion Has Shifted

His views on ICE hurt Barnes against Ron Johnson, but may help in governor's race.

LGBT Community Center Returns to Walker’s Point

A historic change and return home for nonprofit facing federal cuts.

Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.

Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.

Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem

How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.

The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal

Margo Franklin was at center of controversy that rocked Crowley's campaign for governor.

Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.

Wisconsin’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Struggle to Differentiate on Health Care

In a crowded field, candidates sought to differentiate themselves despite shared policy goals.

Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW Reform

Please see the attached and let me know if you have any questions.

Tiffany Responds to Evers Veto of Bill Ending 400-Year Property Tax Increase

Democrats in Governor’s Race Call for Child Care Support

Rodriguez, Hughes have released plans. Every candidate supports the goal.

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

WisGOP Reaction to the State of the State Address

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure

Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.

Will County Financial Screwup Affect Governor’s Race?

Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.

After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race

The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.

Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts

Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.

More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone

The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.

10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations

How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.

Revealed — All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race

Half of all campaign cash came from donors giving at least $10,000. Who are they?

Early Fundraising Shows Competitive Democratic Primary for Governor

Crowley leads 7 Democrats who've raised 6-figure sums; Tiffany is GOP leader.

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race

It's 'a little late,' says Republican who advised Michels failed 2022 campaign.

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues

Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.