The Republican era of Wisconsin government that began with Gov. Scott Walker’s 2010 election is over.
Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch
Brittany Carloni joined Wisconsin Watch as the state government and politics reporter in September 2025. She returned home to Wisconsin after more than eight years away from the Badger State. During that time, she reported on local government at the Naples Daily News in southwest Florida and covered local, state and federal government and politics at the Indianapolis Star. Brittany is originally from the Milwaukee area and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marquette University.
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Election Day is Tuesday. Learn more about the candidates and questions on your ballot.
Voters get to decide control of the governor’s office, state Legislature, the House of Representatives and three constitutional amendments.
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Here are the 14 Wisconsin districts that will decide which party controls the Legislature
The political landscape has changed since 2024 when Democrats flipped 14 legislative seats under new maps.
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David Crowley, Tom Tiffany clash on taxes, abortion and private school vouchers in Wisconsin governor debate
Crowley used every opening to tie Tiffany to Donald Trump while Tiffany made the case for using the state’s $3 billion surplus to cut taxes.
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David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin
Crowley wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.
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You asked. We got answers. Wisconsin governor candidates respond to reader questions.
Wisconsin Watch asked the public to submit questions for David Crowley and Tom Tiffany. Here’s what the candidates said about firefighters, bike paths, transgender rights and other topics.
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Candidates for Wisconsin treasurer, secretary of state pitch plans to make obscure offices more visible
Before you vote in the Nov. 3 election, learn about the five candidates running for two statewide offices that don’t get much attention.
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Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
The proposals would limit the governor’s veto power, allow religious gatherings during health emergencies and ban government DEI programs.
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Republican Tom Tiffany backs expanding Wisconsin prisons as population hits record high
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s position on prison issues contrasts sharply with Democratic candidate David Crowley’s.
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Elections, Act 10 top list of hot-button issues facing Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new liberal supermajority
Court watchers expect a ruling on the controversial 2011 law that hobbled public sector unions by next summer.