Democrats drop out: Wisconsin's Senate, governor races shaken up

The race for U.S. Senate has been a hot topic in Wisconsin after three Democratic candidates dropped out this week over the course of five days.

Sarah Godlewski out, Wisconsin Senate race; backs Mandela Barnes

Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski dropped out of the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary Friday, the third candidate to bow out this week.

Sheriff: 2 admitted ordering Wisconsin ballots for others

Two people in Wisconsin who believe false claims that the 2020 election was marred by widespread fraud admitted they broke state election law by requesting absentee ballots for others in an attempt to underscore vulnerabilities in the state's voter website, according to a local sheriff.

Wisconsin lieutenant governor candidate involved in crash

David King, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin lieutenant governor, was involved in a crash Wednesday night, July 27 on his way to a campaign event.

What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill

Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.

'Absolutely no' election fraud, Wisconsin judge finds following probe

A Wisconsin judge said Thursday that a Republican-ordered, taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election found “absolutely no evidence of election fraud," but did reveal contempt for the state's open records law by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and a former state Supreme Court justice he hired.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.

Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill

In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.

Alex Lasry out in Wisconsin Senate race; backs Mandela Barnes

Milwaukee Bucks executive and Democrat Alex Lasry announced he is dropping out of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and officially backing Mandela Barnes in the Democratic primary.

Ashland fatal crash, Wisconsin lawmaker involved

Wisconsin Senate Democratic Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in a fatal car crash that left a Pennsylvania mother and her daughter dead, police said Monday.

Milwaukee County sheriff candidates; 3 Democrats vy for your vote
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Patrolling the freeway, guarding the airport, and running the county jail. The Milwaukee County Sheriff is in charge of that ? and county voters are getting ready to pick the next top cop of the county.

DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe

The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 

Milwaukee County Sheriff candidates; 3 Democrats compete for your vote

Patrolling the freeway, guarding the airport, and running the county jail. The Milwaukee County Sheriff is in charge of that – and county voters are getting ready to pick the next sheriff.

Early voting begins for Wisconsin primary on Aug. 9
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Early voting started Tuesday for the upcoming primary election. There are four locations in Milwaukee to cast your vote.