Election 2026 Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Election Day is Tuesday. Learn more about the candidates and questions on your ballot.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch and Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Voters get to decide control of the governor’s office, state Legislature, the House of Representatives and three constitutional amendments.

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Here’s how Wisconsin’s governor candidates differ on how the state should run elections

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Eric Toney’s office receive more new prosecutor staff than the state crime lab in Josh Kaul’s second term?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel October 30, 2026October 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Outreach, education key to voting accessibility, Wisconsin advocates say

by Baylee Alger / Wisconsin Watch October 29, 2026October 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany support a six-week abortion bill?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch October 29, 2026October 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany oppose releasing the Epstein files?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch October 28, 2026October 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Here are the 14 Wisconsin districts that will decide which party controls the Legislature

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Has Wisconsin governor candidate David Crowley said he supports undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch October 27, 2026October 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Ag & Water, Environment

Wisconsin governor candidates talk about supporting local control, but their records are mixed depending on the issue

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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In western Wisconsin, Democrats seek to flip what was once one of the most moderate congressional districts

by Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch October 26, 2026October 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did a Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapse under David Crowley’s administration?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch October 26, 2026October 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People stand at voting booths in a room, one booth in foreground with U.S. flag and "VOTE" text, others spaced across the floor with bags and jackets visible

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Can unarmed ICE agents watch voting? In Wisconsin that depends on who you ask

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 24, 2026October 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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