Politics
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Majority of Wisconsin school referendums pass in 2026 Spring Election
Wisconsin sees 61% success rate out of 75 school district referendums in the 2026 Spring Election.
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Taylor elected justice, but did you see what happened in Waukesha?
Justice-elect Chris Taylor won an easy victory over conservative Maria Lazar — and a Democrat won the mayor’s race in Waukesha, the former GOP epicenter.
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Answering your same-day questions about voting in Wisconsin
Voting in Wisconsin’s April 7 election: State Supreme Court candidates, polling locations, photo ID requirement, voter registration, and what’s on your ballot.
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Political money pours into Wisconsin’s school board elections
Although school board elections are supposed to be nonpartisan, there’s plenty of political money pouring into local campaigns ahead of the April 7 election.
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Question of the Week: Junket or junk it? What to do about congressional trips
Are we being too cynical about picking on politicians who might benefit from international travel — or just the right amount of cynical? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for April 5, 2026.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Wisconsin (April 2-7)
This week’s roundup focuses on Wisconsin’s April 7 Supreme Court election, with debate watch parties, canvass and phonebanking opportunities, and chances to meet candidates.
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Everything on the April 7 spring election ballot in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race gets most of the attention, but spring elections fill many vital local roles in our communities without partisan politics — mostly.
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Your guide to celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in Wisconsin
Check out this roundup of Transgender Day of Visibility celebrations and community events in Wisconsin.
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Question of the Week: What are the most important issues of 2026?
Are there make-or-break issues that determine whether you’ll support a candidate? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for March 29, 2026.
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Democrats see a new crop of rising leaders ready to take control of the legislature
As long-tenured Republicans flock to the exits, Democrats believe voters are ready to elect some local leaders to the state legislature.
