David Crowley caps unlikely comeback with win in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
The Milwaukee County executive narrowly defeated Madison Rep. Francesca Hong after dropping out of the race and mounting a late comeback.
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Elections
Here’s when to expect results in Wisconsin’s primary election
Getting unofficial winners in close races may take until late in the night or early Wednesday, but later results aren’t indicative of problems. Here’s why.
In the final days of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, Democratic voters are still split
Voters see both pros and cons for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Madison Rep. Francesca Hong as the primary campaign clock runs out.
Wisconsin’s partisan primary election is Tuesday. Learn more about who’s on your ballot.
The Democratic gubernatorial primary is the top race, but there are other competitive down-ballot races as voters narrow who will compete in November.
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Can anyone buy Wisconsin voter roll data?
Yes. Lists with names, addresses and voting history are available for $12,500 — even to foreign governments.
Is Wisconsin’s income tax rate the same for people earning $400,000 annually as it is for billionaires?
Yes. The 7.65% top rate applies to income above $323,290 for individuals and $431,060 for couples.
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Your Right to Know: Campaign finance site a big improvement
The state of Wisconsin should be lauded for trying to make campaign finance information — famously a shadowy process with plenty of loopholes — more accessible to the public.
Guest opinion: Manufacturing’s comeback depends on Wisconsin’s workforce
The manufacturing sector is growing again, but sustaining momentum will require investing in skilled workers, technical education and apprenticeship programs, Scott Mayer writes.
