State Politics
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How to be a poll worker in Wisconsin
Learn about poll worker requirements, eligibility, training, pay, and how to sign up to serve as a poll worker in Wisconsin.
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6 key dates to know in Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm elections
Here are all the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3.
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These will be Wisconsin’s most-watched election contests this November
Everyone will be watching the race for governor, of course, but other matchups will affect control of the Legislature, maybe control of Congress, and who will be Wisconsin’s attorney general.
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Berman banking on Steil’s ties to Trump as key to flipping the 1st Congressional District
Emergency nurse Mitchell Berman is challenging US Rep. Bryan Steil, whose bills would limit voting rights, water down restrictions on stock trading in Congress, and give a pass to the Trump family to continue making billions off cryptocurrency.
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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.
