Stories tagged: "elections"


Poll workers Angela and Zach Achten check-in a box of absentee ballots in the gym at Sun Prairie High School on Election Day. The entire gym was dedicated to counting the absentee ballots. The state's top election official again defended the integrity of the ballot-counting and entire election process in Wisconsin Thursday. (Photo by Andy Manis/Getty Images)
What Else Did Republicans Eliminate from the State Budget Bill? A Bipartisan Plan to Help a State Elections Office Under Siege.

Trump’s 2020 lies sparked a massive surge in records requests and complaints. Republicans and Democrats on the Wisconsin Elections Commission agreed on the need for extra assistance, but GOP lawmakers in the legislature killed a request for help last week.

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is seen speaking at the state Capitol in this file photo from March, 2020. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Legislator: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski’s Vocal Support for Free Elections Is Needed as Deniers Run Rampant

Critics said Godlewski’s recent comments could create confusion. Her supporters say her leadership plays a key role in the counterattack against the misinformation still being peddled by Trump supporters.

Election Results Prove– Democrat or Republican, Voters Want More Funding for Public Schools 

tl;dr A Democratic policy is popular even in counties where Wisconsin's Democratic governor isn't.

The Best Moments in 2022 Wisconsin Politics

What was the BEST thing that happened in Wisconsin politics this year? We take a look at what happened, what's next, and ask for your input.

Which Party is Better at Handling the Economy? Democrats–And It’s Not Even Close.

Pick a metric, any metric. Economic growth. Job creation. Reducing the deficit. Raising incomes. By nearly every objective measure, Democrats manage the economy better than Republicans.

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Veterans Group Blasts Last-Minute Republican Effort to Block Counting of Military Ballots

The lawsuit seeking to discount military votes comes from the Republican conspiracy theorist who chairs the Assembly Elections committee—and disgraced elections “investigator” Michael Gableman.

From How Long You’ll Spend at Your Polling Place to When You Can Expect Results–All Your Election Day Questions, Answered

Four in five Wisconsinites voted in 2020, and although midterm election have historically lower turnout, a record number of people have already cast their ballots. Nov. 8 is your last chance to vote, and we are answering all your last-minute questions.