Election 2026 Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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There’s a primary election in Wisconsin on Tuesday. See what’s on your ballot.

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

There aren’t many contests with more than two candidates vying for a seat around the state.

A frosted glass panel displays a circular image reading “WISCONSIN COURT OF APPEALS” with a blindfolded figure holding scales at the center and stars around the border.

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A Wisconsin Appeals Court election was shaping up to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch February 9, 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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Judicial philosophies clash as both Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates point to same case to highlight their fitness for the high court

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany points and stands behind a podium that says “Trump make America great again”

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race, leading GOP rival Josh Schoemann to drop out

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit on a stage while a person stands at a podium; a large screen above shows headshots and text reading "2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum"

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In Wisconsin governor’s race, Democrats have a range of options with no clear front-runner

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Exterior of a stone building with a sign reading "State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services" and a separate sign reading "FOR SALE" near an entrance.

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Wisconsin’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Here are 5 Wisconsin political predictions for 2026 (and a review of our 2025 predictions)

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Mandela Barnes called early Democratic front-runner, but Wisconsin governor’s race could be ‘wide open’

by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS December 20, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Joel Brennan, former top Tony Evers aide, enters race for Wisconsin governor

by Rich Kremer / WPR December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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As fundraising email shows, line between nonpartisan and partisan Wisconsin elections continues to erode

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch December 8, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Democrat Mandela Barnes enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch