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Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance

A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections. Read More

The next big battleground test: A Wisconsin race that has tortured Republicans

Republicans and Democrats have each poured tens of millions into the state's recent Supreme Court races — and the GOP has gotten crushed. Read More

Experts say recent elections in blue areas bode well for Democrats but Trump coalition holding firm

Political experts say voter enthusiasm on display in races earlier this month in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere could point to a Democratic edge. Read More

Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann proposes overhaul of state elections

A Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor is proposing a major overhaul of the state's election laws. The plan includes dismantling the Wisconsin Elections Commission and replacing it with an ... Read More

A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight for Congress

A redistricting arms race, started by President Trump’s push to redraw Texas maps in Republicans’ favor, continues, but it may be reaching its limits. By David W. Chen With the 2026 midterm elections ... Read More

Wisconsin Supreme Court elections have drawn an ‘obscene’ amount of spending. Here’s why and what can be done about it.

Loose campaign finance laws, lax recusal rules, a purple electorate and even the spring election cycle all help explain why high court races have become so expensive. Read More

The Republicans Warning They Have a Problem

Off-year elections might hold more lessons for Republicans than Democrats. By Jess Bidgood Victorious Democrats spent Wednesday eagerly pointing to all their midterm lessons from the previous night. Read More

Yes, Democrats swept their elections. No, Republicans don't need to panic. | Opinion

After the Nov. 4 election sweep by Democrats, I smell a hint of fear in my Republican Party. But some perspective is in order. The wins in California, New York, New Jersey and Virginia happened in ... Read More

Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin Governor

The former lieutenant governor is the best-known candidate in a crowded field, but some state Democrats have cooled on him since he lost a Senate bid in 2022. Read More