Politics Oct 15 Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls Elections officials in battleground Wisconsin on Thursday approved guidance for local clerks to help them know what to do if federal law enforcement officials show up at the polls on Election Day, as some activists fear might happen. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Sep 13 Rep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a Wisconsin lake Tiffany said he and the pilot remained on top of the plane in Lake Wausau until it began sinking before deciding to try and swim to shore. He said they swam about 100 to 150 feet until they reached water… By Associated Press
Nation Aug 20 Watch 5:30 Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one point. Lisa Desjardins… By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
Nation Aug 18 Watch 6:05 2020 election deniers on the ballot for key offices in battleground states In several key battleground states, Republican candidates who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election are on the ballot. If elected to statewide offices like governor and secretary of state, these candidates could shape how elections are administered and… By Liz Landers, Doug Adams
Aug 12 Watch 3:14 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a… Continue watching
Aug 12 David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca Hong By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S. Senate race last week. Continue reading
Aug 12 Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press David Crowley’s win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, showed neither side of the party debate was winning the argument convincingly. Continue reading
Aug 11 What to watch in primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota and beyond By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina. Continue reading
Aug 11 Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race By Scott Bauer, Associated Press A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor. Continue reading