Wisconsin governor race: Tiffany wins Republican primary

Tom Tiffany won Wisconsin’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday night, defeating Andy Manske.

Wisconsin primary 2026: Hong's strong signal to liberal voters
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Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong is sending a strong signal to the party's most liberal voters, says Craig Gilbert, a longtime political reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He joined Wisconsin Live Desk to explain.

LIVE RESULTS: 2026 Wisconsin primary election, August races

The 2026 Wisconsin August primary election results will start coming in after polls close. Check the races and the most recent vote totals below.

Wisconsin primary: What's at stake in Democratic governor race
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Democratic Socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Here's what's at stake in the race. 

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.

Election Day: What's on the ballot, analysis
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UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee joined Wisconsin Live Desk on Election Day to talk about what voters are seeing on the ballot, and what their decisions will mean for the November election.

Trump used catering truck, decoy flight to avoid Iran threat as he flew out of Turkey: Report

The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey last month, ended with a ruse to safely get President Trump out of the country due to Iranian assassination threats against him, according to The Washington Post.

2026 Wisconsin primary election; what voters need to know

Wisconsin voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 August primary election on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Wisconsin governor race: Candidates speak on eve of the primary
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It's primary eve and the name of the game is to get out the vote, to encourage your supporters to vote, and to encourage their family and friends to do the same. So much is on the line as you vote and one big question is: will Wisconsin Democrats nominate a Democratic Socialist for for governor of this battleground state?

Racine County sheriff race, Republicans on primary ballot

The race for Racine County sheriff is wide open, and in the partisan primary Tuesday, voters will decide who they want to move on to the general election.

Racine County sheriff GOP candidates
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In Racine County, the race for sheriff is wide open. In the partisan primary tomorrow, voters will decide who they want to move on to the November general election.

Wisconsin primary election: What voters need to know
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There is a lot for Wisconsin voters to consider when they head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Wisconsin Live Desk talked with UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee about some of the key races, and the issues within those races. 

Trump loses 21st straight court fight over state voter rolls

The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.

Wisconsin early voting wraps up ahead of primary election

Early, in-person, absentee voting in Wisconsin is now over. It wrapped up Sunday afternoon, just two days out of Wisconsin's primary election.

Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races

Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

Wisconsin governor race: Republican primary candidates in 2026

Two Republicans are running to take the Wisconsin governor's seat in the primaries on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Here's what we know about the candidates.

Wisconsin governor race: Democratic primary candidates in 2026

Four Democrats are vying to succeed Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers in the state's partisan primaries on Aug. 11. Here's what we know about the candidates.

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote.