Republicans propose voting changes, Trump admin eyes midterms
Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.
Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
Wisconsin governor race: Republican Josh Schoemann drops out
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, a Republican, on Wednesday announced he's dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor.
Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race
President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.
President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor, solidifying the Republican's primary front-runner status.
Wisconsin governor’s race; Democratic candidates debate key issues
Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.
Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.
Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor talk ICE
Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.
Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Wisconsin congressional map lawsuits may not resolve by midterms
A pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
A pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin governor race: Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, launches bid
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
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.
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Wisconsin governor race: Democrat Mandela Barnes launches campaign
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats in the race to succeed Tony Evers.
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.
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.
Beer vendor Ryan Strnad is leaving the Democratic field in the 2026 Wisconsin governor race and will back Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony 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.
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.
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.
Trends before 2026 election for governor
Wisconsin did not have an election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. But the elections on the East Coast may reveal signs of what lies ahead for the Badger State.
Wisconsin did not have an election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. But the elections on the East Coast may reveal signs of what lies ahead for the Badger State.
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.
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.
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.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.