Democrats are trying to flip two seats as they try to take back the U.S. House.
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Amid USPS delays, Wisconsin officials tell voters to mail their ballots ASAP as voters sue for more options
Wisconsin election officials are planning for the potential of mail ballot delivery delays by encouraging voters to mail back absentee ballots as soon as possible or return them some other way.
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Ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin primaries could boost candidates with broader appeal, experts say
Primary elections are administered by the state, and changing how we vote there would require a new law. Many cities and a couple states already use it, but opposition to a change is significant.
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The Trump administration’s multiple investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026
Some experts say the FBI’s probes in Wisconsin and elsewhere could be a test run to challenge future election results.
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The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.
The same seven candidates who first debated in January will be on the Aug. 11 primary ballot so Democrats are looking to the state party convention in Madison for direction.
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Wisconsin Watch launches immigration court data tracker
It’s part of a new approach to data storytelling: news applications.
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Federal flood assistance unlikely in Milwaukee: Officials discuss next steps
Initial damage assessment reports indicate that this month’s flood damage will not meet the requirements to request federal assistance.
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Here’s what’s on the ballot in Tuesday’s election in Milwaukee
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 7 to vote for candidates to serve on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and other court offices.
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Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart
The differences between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor come through in their backgrounds and during interviews on the campaign trail.
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Early voting for the spring election starts Tuesday. Here’s how you do it
Learn how to cast your vote before the spring election on April 7.