A second Marquette Poll this month shows the Madison democratic socialist building momentum in the closing weeks of the campaign.
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Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor has changed a lot since January — and not much at all
Wisconsin Watch checked in with the five remaining candidates as they made their pitch to voters across the state.
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Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez got the most support at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend, but Rep. Francesca Hong was close behind.
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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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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor. Here are 7 related claims we checked … and the facts
During his run for U.S. Senate in 2022, Wisconsin Watch checked claims about the Democrat’s position on defunding the police, immigration and abortion.
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Inflation, border security are top concerns for Milwaukee’s Latinx voters
The changing demographics of Latinx voters is one of the reasons why both major political parties are paying attention to cities like Milwaukee.
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Many factors contributed to Ron Johnson’s November victory. Observers say race was most likely one of them.
Polls leading up to the elections as well as exit polling support a perception that the race of the candidates was relevant in the outcome of Wisconsin’s statewide elections, particularly the Senate race.
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What is on the minds of voters? Pollsters and professors weigh in on the upcoming elections
Inflation, violence and education make up the top issues Wisconsin voters are concerned about, experts say.