DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Democrat Mandela Barnes launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats in the race to succeed Tony Evers.
Wisconsin congressional maps, judge panels must decide cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered a pair of three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits related to the state's congressional maps.
Ryan Strnad leaves Wisconsin governor race, backs David Crowley
Beer vendor Ryan Strnad is leaving the Democratic field in the 2026 Wisconsin governor race and will back Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Former Milwaukee police civilian employee pleads guilty to election fraud
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Milwaukee candidate uses Facebook Dating to reach voters in race for governor
Milwaukee gubernatorial candidate Carlos Dixon is turning to Facebook Dating and other creative digital tools to reach voters as he builds name recognition ahead of Wisconsin’s 2026 election.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.