The race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin is on, with three Democratic candidates jostling in a primary that offers voters three distinct paths forward for the general election.
Author Archives: Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch
Jack Kelly joined Wisconsin Watch in August 2023 as a statehouse reporter. He previously was a Wisconsin Watch contributing reporter on judicial and environmental issues and covered the statehouse for the Capital Times. He has a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
A lawsuit could scale back the GOP’s accumulation of power over the executive branch from the past decade.
Want to run for public office? Here are 5 things to consider
Are you considering running for a seat in the Assembly or state Senate (or another local office)? Here are some things to know before launching your campaign.
Robin Vos recall effort heads to court
The effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos heads to court — a hearing that could make an already messy situation messier.
5 things to watch during Tuesday’s spring election
Here are five things we’ll be watching for Tuesday as Wisconsin residents cast their ballots.
Wisconsin ballot questions on election administration are too vague, officials say
Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many election officials don’t know exactly how the broadly written proposals would be interpreted by state election officials and the courts.
Next week’s election features powerful people you may have never heard of
Wisconsinites in 34 counties will elect some of the most powerful office holders in their communities: circuit court judges.
Assembly Democrats line up for open state Senate seat
Despite a shot at winning a legislative majority for the first time in 14 years, a wave of Democrats will leave the state Assembly early next year, with several retiring and a handful of others running for different offices.
Is ‘uncommitted’ an option for the Wisconsin Democratic primary?
When Wisconsinites participating in April’s Democratic presidential primary go to cast their ballots, they’ll be presented with four options: Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, Uninstructed Delegation or to write in an unlisted name.
Senator blocks task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls
Assembly lawmakers approved a bill to create a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. But it’s unlikely the proposal will get a vote during the Senate’s final floor session.
Wisconsin Supreme Court changes procedures again to speed up cases
The changes were made quietly over objections by conservative justices and as several politically contentious cases make their way to the high court.
Democrats see new maps as major turnout booster in Wisconsin
Democrats aren’t hiding the fact that their secret weapon this election cycle was just signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers.