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Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
What Makes Sarah Godlewski Run?
In 4 years the Democrat has run for or held 5 different positions.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State
Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse
Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?
Sep 1st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit
Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race
A national trend. Next governor could be three decades younger than Tony Evers.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Confirms He Won’t Seek Third Term
First open race for governor since 2010.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Providers Will Go On Strike
Workers, parents will gather at state Capitol to call for state funding.
May 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
State Agency Makes Record Contribution to School Libraries for 2025
Libraries will get $70 million from Board of Commissioners of Public Land.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Henry Redman
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee
The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich and Jeramey Jannene
Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support
All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris
Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election
But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant
President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.
May 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Sarah Godlewski’s Struggle for Democracy
Seeking student workers to help understaffed election clerks, despite Republican opposition.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Vetoes Bill Limiting His Appointment Power
GOP plan took away governor's power to fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’
First Lady discussed abortion rights on her fourth visit to the state since August.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Ron Johnson Looks Foolish on CNN
Claims Democrats have used fake electors, but could provide no examples.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early
Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires
Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid
Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'
Jan 3rd, 2023 by WPR Staff
Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?
Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?
Dec 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding
Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor
Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?
Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Treasurer Candidates Want Job With Few Duties
6 candidates running for office nearly eliminated by ballot measure in 2018.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Godlewski Drops Out, Endorses Barnes
Field clearing for general election showdown between Mandela Barnes and Ron Johnson.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Nelson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Nelson says progressives now have a single candidate to unite behind.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Bernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate
Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Will Senate Democratic Debate Change Race?
No one lays a glove on Barnes. But one surprise winner and some terrible TMJ mikes.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law
Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic Senate Candidates Support Ending Filibuster
Leading candidates also discuss support for healthcare expansion.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Poll Shows Ron Johnson Trails Three Democrats, Evers Leads GOP Challengers
MU poll also shows Michels/Kleefisch in virtual tie in GOP primary for governor.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Small Businesses Will Quiz US Senate Candidates
Series of three forums with Democratic candidates; Milwaukee event is at Cactus Club Friday.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Which Democrat Can Beat Ron Johnson?
That may be the most important question for Democratic voters. And the answer?
Jun 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent
'Probably the worst opponent anyone could have,' he tells GOP convention.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race
Nelson opposes subsidy, blasts Lasry, Barnes for supporting it.
May 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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
Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue
Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.
May 3rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Sexism And The Marquette Poll
Should pollsters test respondents agreement with statements deriding women?
Apr 30th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion
Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?
Apr 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds
Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Mandela Barnes Seeks Electoral First
No sitting or former lieutenant governor has won a U.S. Senate election in state history.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Godlewski Calls On State to Divest Russian Assets
Wisconsin treasurer pushes state investment board to sell $90 million in Russian investments.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson
MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer and Shawn Johnson
Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account
Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.
Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Miles Maguire
Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs
Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?
Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns
Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection
Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson
Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative
Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Nelson Wrote Book on Union Struggles
Outagamie County Exec and Democratic challenger to Ron Johnson is strongly pro-labor.
May 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Godlewski Seeks An Electoral First
No state treasurer in Wisconsin history has won a race for U.S. Senate.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate
Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Pushes New Programs, Spending
Republicans warned him not to include budget items they oppose. He will anyway.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Voting Access Ensures All Voices Are Heard
A new bipartisan coalition is working to promote safe, reliable voting in Wisconsin.
Oct 9th, 2020 by David Crowley
