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A person holds a pen over a ballot at a table covered with voting instructions, forms and other materials.

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Former Madison deputy clerk removed from election tasks after misplacing 23 Supreme Court race ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The ballots were counted after a legal battle, but the former deputy clerk says the incident highlights understaffing in the clerk’s office.

A large yellow and brown building with two smokestacks stands behind electrical equipment and power lines under an overcast sky.

Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a suit and glasses stands at a wooden podium with a microphone.

Environment, Government

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An illustrated person raises a hand while standing between three silhouetted figures; one figure's hand rests on the person's shoulder against a pink and purple background.

Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.

by Gus Pirlot for Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Power transmission towers and electrical lines stretch across an orange sky.

Data Centers Watch, Economy, Government

Wisconsin lawmakers oppose utility push to pause competition for power line projects

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 2, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People stand at blue voting booths in a large indoor space as a person sits at a table in the background near signs reading "VOTE."

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Sometimes officials send duplicate ballots. Here’s how security measures prevent double voting.

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ornate columns and carved stone surround an entrance marked "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative ceiling and skylight.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court revisits recusal rules amid debate over money and impartiality

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 1, 2026May 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds five absentee ballot forms near blue bins while others stand nearby.

Lawsuit seeks to require Wisconsin clerks to let voters fix problems with their absentee ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People raise their right hands while holding papers and small American flags in a meeting room with rows of chairs and a conference table.

Community, Government

New citizens feel responsibility and freedom after taking oath of citizenship

by Joe Tarr / WPR May 25, 2026May 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ballots on table next to blue bin and red sign that says "REJECTED ABSENTEES"

Judge dismisses federal government’s lawsuit over Wisconsin voter records

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Three people stand behind a podium reading “AMERICA 250 FORWARD WISGOP2026” while holding their raised hands together, with flags visible in the background.

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At annual convention, Wisconsin GOP’s old guard urges party to engage young voters

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing a shirt reading “MILWAUKEE” holds papers while stacks of printed forms with highlighted sections sit on a table nearby.

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The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 15, 2026May 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch