Election 2026 Archives - Wisconsin Watch

A worker in a mask carries boxes.

The Trump administration’s multiple investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat and Dion Nissenbaum / Votebeat June 9, 2026June 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Some experts say the FBI’s probes in Wisconsin and elsewhere could be a test run to challenge future election results.

Seven people sit in a row of chairs on a stage; a person near the center holds a microphone and speaks while others look on

Forward, Government

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 8, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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

Forward, Government

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

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."

Forward, Government

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

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

Forward, Government

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

People sit at desks in a room while a person in a suit stands near the center of the room.

Bill Watch, Government

Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 14, 2026May 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People stand in rows inside a large room, facing to the left beneath tall signs labeling locations such as "Waupaca," "Ozaukee" and "Marquette"

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Republicans look to Donald Trump’s die-hard fans to brighten their prospects in November

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 11, 2026May 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Rebecca Cooke serve as a political consultant for Kirk Bangstad?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 6, 2026May 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission overrules ballot-counting decisions in Madison and Mequon

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

A person stands in shadows at a voting booth in a line of several booths next to a window, with the booth closest to the camera marked with a U.S. flag and the word "VOTE" and sunlight streaming in.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin clerk rejects five absentee ballots over address info, raising legal questions

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 30, 2026April 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A building labeled "SAUK PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL" stands behind a parking lot filled with cars, with an American flag on a pole and rain falling.

Education, Pathways to success

Failed referendums trigger school cuts, closures and new funding pushes across Wisconsin

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch April 28, 2026April 27, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Justice & Safety

Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch