Category: Politics
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Monroe Co Sheriff unretires to oppose ex-employee he says is unqualified
Sheriff Wes Revels is running a write-in campaign to defeat his former jail sergeant Mike Krause, who won the primary. Krause declared himself independent of the U.S. in 2008.
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Incumbent Kaul slightly outraising Toney in rematch for Wisconsin AG
Democrat Josh Kaul squeaked past his Republican challenger, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, winning by about 1% in 2022.
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Top donors to David Crowley, Dem candidate for Wisconsin governor
The son of a famous tech billionaire, a former U.S. Senate candidate, and the former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers have all given Crowley the maximum.
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Top donors to Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for Wisconsin governor
The Uihleins, Diane Hendricks and her son, and the family that owns Jack Link’s have all given Tiffany the maximum.
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UPDATE: Uihleins, Hendricks flood Wisconsin GOP with cash thru loophole
State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors.
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“Joe Biden won.” – Rep. Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. What could a Gov. Tiffany do in 2028?
Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state’s 2028 election. “I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin,” he said.
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At least 9 Waushara Co Sheriff’s employees donated to GOP candidate
Sgt. Zach Gunderson won the Republican Party’s primary for Waushara County Sheriff. He faces Democrat Nina Monacelli in the November general election.
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Gun found in courthouse renews security/cost debate in rural Wisconsin
Several courthouses in the northern part of the state do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, a review by The Badger Project found. But adding scanning machines would cost a lot.
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Deputies driving squads to homes outside Waupaca County are sheriff’s call
The central Wisconsin sheriff’s office has 50 take-home vehicles, nine of which travel beyond the county, Sheriff Tim Wilz says. The take-home policy is excessive and should be reined in, a contender for sheriff says.
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Max donors (so far) to Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Republican of western Wisconsin
The U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, a major Silicon Valley billionaire and many others have given Van Orden the maximum donation allowed in this election cycle.
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Max donors (so far) to Rebecca Cooke, Democrat of western Wisconsin
A famous musician, the former CEO of the Green Bay Packers and members of the Soros, Pritzker and Walton families have all given the challenger the maximum allowed by federal law.
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$35 million (so far): Uihleins, Hendricks load up Wisconsin GOP thru loophole
Using a big legal loophole, state Democrats have dominated fundraising recently. This year, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors.
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$1 million each: Uihleins backing different candidates for NW Wisconsin House seat
Billionaires Dick and Liz Uihlein regularly shower Wisconsin and beyond with huge sums, trying to get Republicans elected. Sometimes they disagree on the candidate.
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How Wisconsin’s ‘sore loser’ law protects the two-party system
In Wisconsin and across most of the country, laws prevent candidates who lose in a primary from running in the general election. That gives the major parties a lot of control over who appears on the ballot.
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Ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin primaries could boost candidates with broader appeal, experts say
Primary elections are administered by the state, and changing how we vote there would require a new law. Many cities and a couple states already use it, but opposition to a change is significant.
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The top 2025 per diem collectors in the Wisconsin State Senate
Two Democrats and three Republicans round out the top five. Senators who live outside Dane County can claim $140 per day they are in Madison on official business.
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The top 2025 per diem collectors in the Wisconsin State Assembly
The youngest Republican legislator in the state claimed the most per diem in 2025. Two DSA members also finished in the top five. Per diems are paid on the honor system, as no checks exist to ensure legislators are working in the Capitol on those days.
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Hendricks gave $25M to MAGA Inc., her largest recorded political donation ever
The March donation from the Beloit billionaire was the biggest the young super PAC has ever received. Many ultrawealthy people got access to the president after making major donations to MAGA Inc.