Author Archives: Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch

Audrey Lopez-Stane joined Wisconsin Watch as a statehouse reporting intern in June 2026. She currently studies journalism and political science with a certificate in history at UW-Madison. Audrey serves as the state news editor at The Daily Cardinal and previously interned at WisPolitics.

alstane@wisconsinwatch.org

A large black-and-white cow display fills the foreground as three people stand in a convention hall. Booth signs read "MECH." and "Information" in the background.

Forward, Government

Here are four congressional races to watch in Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 primary

by Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch and Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Democrats are trying to flip two seats as they try to take back the U.S. House.

People are seen from behind seated at wooden desks in a large room with ornate architecture and a person standing at a podium and facing the seated people, with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags, a mural and an electronic board visible.

Forward, Government

As Democrats aim to retake the Wisconsin Legislature, here are the races we’re watching in the Aug. 11 primary

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Was a Wisconsin data centers tax break put in place solely by Gov. Tony Evers?

by Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin State Capitol dome rises above the building, with the American and Wisconsin flags flying on a flagpole against a blue sky.

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We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Seven people speak at podiums displaying “WISDEMS CONVENTION” and “Save the American Dream” in a collage of photographs.

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Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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