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Follow live Wisconsin primary election results

by Wisconsin Watch August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Click on any race in our voter guide to follow the latest returns.

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Here’s when to expect results in Wisconsin’s primary election

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

How to get help: A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch August 11, 2026August 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

In the final days of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, Democratic voters are still split

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s partisan primary election is Tuesday. Learn more about who’s on your ballot.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch August 10, 2026August 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Green Bay clerk resigns amid investigations into duplicate ballot incidents

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Wisconsin regulators send ATC back to the drawing board on data center connection project

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People hold signs reading "HANDS OFF OUR GREAT LAKES! MORATORIUM NOW!" and "PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!" outside the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Data Centers Watch, Environment

Data centers take center stage in Wisconsin governor’s race

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media August 7, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, News about Wisconsin Watch

Spread the word about Wisconsin Watch’s voter guide

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

We Energies says Microsoft won’t be held to contract terms that conflict with state regulators’ order

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Pathways to success

With prices up, here’s how and why to use an inflation calculator

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch August 6, 2026August 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Q&A: What the Corey Ruiz shooting reveals about police training — and who shapes policing rules

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch August 5, 2026August 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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