Election 2025 news and resources Archives - Wisconsin Watch

A dark-haired woman in a white suit stands at a podium as a sea of people cheer around her. American and Wisconsin flags are behind her on stage.

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DataWatch: Record spending. Record turnout. We crunched some numbers from the Supreme Court contest

by Khushboo Rathore / Wisconsin Watch April 7, 2025April 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Voting shifted toward the Democratic-backed candidate in all 72 counties compared to the 2024 presidential election.

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New election procedures in Madison made repeat of 2024 snafu ‘basically impossible’

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 4, 2025April 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did billionaire George Soros spend $100 million on the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Brad Schimel publicly quashes shouts that opponent cheated in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

by Associated Press April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Against a yellow-walled background, a voter is shown behind a white voting divider with an American flag that says "vote." Two people are standing in line waiting to vote as well — a man with a beanie hat and a man with a cap.

How one voter navigates Wisconsin’s hurdles for people with disabilities

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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How Wisconsin’s Washington County helped its municipalities expand early-voting hours

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat March 31, 2025November 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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How Elon Musk, George Soros and other billionaires are shaping the most expensive court race in US history

by Megan O'Matz / ProPublica March 30, 2025April 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Are the cash giveaways from Elon Musk’s America PAC ahead of the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election legal?

by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch March 28, 2025March 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Elon Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it ‘corrupt’

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in state’s Supreme Court race

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Has Elon Musk’s PAC in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race set the record for outside spending on state court elections?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford, left, and Brad Schimel

Wisconsin Supreme Court election becomes a referendum on Elon Musk

by Jill Colvin / Associated Press March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch