Wisconsin Primary Election: Democrat Barnes wins US Senate race

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country’s most competitive races for control of the U.S. Senate.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Denita Ball wins Milwaukee County sheriff's race

Denita Ball is the first woman to serve as Milwaukee County sheriff and the first Black female sheriff in the state after winning Wisconsin's Democratic primary Tuesday.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Battle for secretary of state takes shape

Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette won his Democratic primary on Tuesday, advancing to a general election in which Republicans hope to win back the seat and give it power over elections.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Mandela Barnes celebrates US Senate primary victory
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race last month and backed Barnes in Tuesday’s primary.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Kleefisch supporters optimistic, await results
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Supporters of former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, backed by former Vice President Mike Pence in Wisconsin's Republican gubernatorial primary, were optimistic and positive as results came in Tuesday night.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Milwaukee Central Count absentee ballot tabulation

Wisconsin state law does not allow absentee ballots to be opened until Election Day. This includes ballots of those who voted early in person. In Milwaukee, absentee ballots are tabulated at what is called Central Count.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Milwaukee Central Count absentee ballot tabulation went smoothly
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State law does not allow absentee ballots to be opened until Election Day. In Milwaukee, that process happens at Central Count. Milwaukee election officials said it was a smooth election night overall. Poll workers spent all day Tuesday working to count the more than 28,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Primary Election: Denita Ball next Milwaukee County sheriff
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Denita Ball is the first woman to serve as Milwaukee County sheriff and the first Black female sheriff in the state after winning Wisconsin's Democratic primary Tuesday.

Wisconsin Primary Election: GOP governor's race important, voters say

Voters in Wisconsin's primary Tuesday morning said "every race is important," but with Mandela Barnes poised to take the Democratic ticket for U.S. Senate, the focus turned to the governor's race for some.

Wisconsin Assembly race, Steen hosts 'Toss Vos' party on eve of election
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On the eve of the primary, Adam Steen, candidate for the 63rd Assembly District, hoped "toss" the incumbent, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, which led to an event political experts said they've never seen before.

Wisconsin Assembly race, Steen hosts 'Toss Vos' party on eve of election

On the eve of the Wisconsin primary, Adam Steen, candidate for the 63rd Assembly District, hoped "toss" the incumbent, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, which led to an event political experts said they've never seen before.

Kleefisch or Michels? Poll shows tight race ahead of Wisconsin primary

The clock is ticking as the polls for Tuesday's primary election open in less than 24 hours. The governor's race is one keeping people on their toes.

Kleefisch or Michels? Poll shows tight race ahead of Wisconsin primary
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The clock is ticking as the polls for Tuesday's primary election open in less than 24 hours. The governor's race is one keeping people on their toes.

Kleefisch downplays Trump endorsement on final swing

Republican candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch downplayed Donald Trump's endorsement and rally for her opponent during her final campaign push across Wisconsin Monday, and declined to respond to the former president's criticisms.

GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota

The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.

Trump rallies in Waukesha for Tim Michels

Former President Donald Trump was in Waukesha on Friday, Aug. 5 to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels.

Democrats expected to remove Iowa from traditional lead-off spot in 2024 campaign

Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024. It's part of a broader effort to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate by allowing less overwhelmingly white states to vote first.

Wisconsin treasurer race, Republican candidate accused in complaint

In Wisconsin's treasurer's race, Democrats will pick from three candidates. Republicans will choose between two. A complaint has been filed against one of them.