Johnson Carried 81% of City’s Wards

Sweeping victory in low-turnout election, lowest in an open race for Milwaukee mayor since 1900.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?

Like a public sector CEO, running 20 city departments.

Acting Mayor Johnson’s Brother Arrested On Felony Charges

Johnson has referenced his family's diverging lives on the campaign trail.

Hundreds watch parent-led virtual listening sessions on K-12 education with mayoral candidates

Sessions among the only campaign events focused exclusively on issues related to the city’s schools

Let’s Not Whitewash Bob Donovan

Journal Sentinel offers sanitized version of Bob Donovan's run-ins with the law.

Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes

Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.

Bob Donovan vs The Clown

'All Lives Matter' activist and 'good clown' gets pushed away by Donovan after interrupting him at breakfast.

Donovan Plans Car Theft “Strike Force”

Plan relies on private support of as much as $1.5 million to install high-tech solution in vulnerable autos.

Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout

Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.

Next Mayor Should Look For New Solutions To Old Problems

Crime prevention beyond police, prisons. Transparency and public input should be prioritized.

Cavalier Johnson Plans Focus on Jobs

Mayoral candidate wants to grow city’s population, economy, employment.

Ballots Mailed, Early Voting Begins March 22

Court ruling blocks use of drop boxes, but city has partial solution.

Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future

Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

WISN 12 News Hosts Live Milwaukee Mayoral Debate

Commitment 2022 debate to air on March 18, 2022, on WISN 12

Mayoral Race Includes At Least Seven Joint Appearances, Two Debates

Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan are pounding the pavement in advance of April 5 election.

Data Shows Sweep of Johnson’s Victory

Won 12 of 15 aldermanic districts, 216 out of 315 wards in mayor's race, did well even in Donovan's best district.

It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor

Acting mayor and former alderman pull away from crowded field. Will face off in general election.

2022 Spring Primary Election Results

Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.

Milwaukee Mayoral Primary-BLOC Endorsement

AG Candidate Eric Toney Endorses Bob Donovan for Mayor of Milwaukee

Why You Should Vote For Each Candidate For Mayor

We asked the candidates themselves, what makes you the best person for the job?

What Will Earnell Lucas Do As Mayor?

Sheriff says stopping violent crime and reckless driving are key to city's future.

What Will Bob Donovan Do As Mayor?

Donovan wants more police. Wants to partner with state on budget troubles.

Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing

Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.

Mayoral Candidates Share Their Vision for Arts, Culture, and Creativity in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses

Candidates share views on favorite historic places, historic preservation, economic development, and more

Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing

But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.