Politics
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Derrick Van Orden facing Rebecca Cooke again in 3rd Congressional District
The pugnacious Van Orden is seeking a third term by labeling his Democratic challenger as a socialist, while Cooke is countering his attacks by pointing to the congressman’s record.
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The WI attorney general rematch: Rubber-stamping or standing up to Trump
Attorney general Josh Kaul has been part of dozens of lawsuits aimed at preventing federal government overreach while Republican challenger Eric Toney has been in step with the president’s views on limiting abortion rights and absentee voting.
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Who’s behind the safety and security of Wisconsin elections? Your neighbors
Wisconsin relies on local clerks and volunteers to run elections in more than 1,800 municipalities, making it a practically impossible target for widespread fraud.
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State Senate candidate didn’t just claim tax credits in two states, she also voted in both
Republican Michele Magadance Skinner, a former Eau Claire TV news anchor, faces more scrutiny for trying to enjoy privileges only available to full-time residents of Wisconsin and Georgia.
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Crowley vs. Tiffany and the top issues of the Wisconsin governor’s race
There are clear differences in the tone used by each candidate–as well as their platforms and priorities.
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Question of the Week: Down to two candidates for WI governor
After a surprising and successful surge, David Crowley emerged from a crowded Democratic field and will take on Republican Tom Tiffany. Who you think will win is our newsletter question of the week for August 13.
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David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
DecisionDeskHQ called the race for Crowley shortly after 1 a.m. local time. He leads State Rep. Francesca Hong by roughly 4,000 votes with more than 95% of votes counted.
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New WI governor poll: Hong still has a 2-to-1 advantage over Crowley in Democratic primary
Respondents to last week’s UpNorthNews poll were contacted after Mandela Barnes dropped out of the race. Not enough moved to Crowley to change Hong’s advantage.
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Question of the Week: Thanksgiving tweets vs. real issues
Thanksgiving tweets? Communists in our classrooms? Will voters be distracted by wedge issues? It’s our newsletter question of the week for July 6
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7 key Wisconsin primary election matchups to watch
The August 11 primary election is highlighted by the Democratic race for governor, but there are plenty of other races at the state, legislative, and congressional levels that could have a big impact.
