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Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
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Follow the money...Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz flips Republican district on south side of Milwaukee County.
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Democrats send Milwaukee leader to Madison as next governor, give Democrats control of Legislature.
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
City reports having 59,000 absentee ballots. Here's how they could appear to swing election.
Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes. A prelude to suit for damages?
Endorsements
Statewide Officers' Organization Joins Over 75% of Wisconsin's Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association in Backing Toney
Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court
His attempts to overturn and undermine elections has disqualified him, say business leaders.
It will create a more democratic system no matter which party controls the governor’s chair.
Blaming Crowley for budget problems caused by Tom Ament and GOP legislators like Tiffany.
Graphs of jobs, labor force and manufacturing tell a different story than the campaign speeches do.
Are the current maps partisan? Anti-competitive? Supreme Court must decide.
The data tells the story. Will it help win two court court cases?
Both were World Series years with a similar roster of election contests.
$1.9 billion annual handout to massive tech companies quietly put into 2023-25 budget.
Democrat Sarah Godlewski and Republican David Varnam are very different candidates.
Press Releases
Here are some of the stories that led to his defeat:
Coalition ready to partner on lower bills, utility accountability, clean energy











