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Wisconsin will likely see limited, local effects from Voting Rights Act ruling — at least for now

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 2, 2026May 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The decision could prompt challenges to school district and Milwaukee city council boundaries.

An ornate interior with tall columns, decorative arches and a glass ceiling, with "SUPREME COURT" carved above a doorway.

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Legal case over access to sensitive voter data returns to Wisconsin Supreme Court

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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New Wisconsin law seeks to prevent certification disaster

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 9, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person with a backpack stands at a voting booth holding a writing implement, with multiple booths displaying "VOTE" and an American flag graphic.

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Wisconsin’s spring election is today. See what’s on your ballot.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 6, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is it illegal for Wisconsin voters to bet on elections in which they vote?

by Eva Wen / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 2, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An illustration shows people against purple, pink and white backgrounds, including someone holding a pen at a table, a person holding a piece of paper by an election drop box, a person with a cart of bags, and two people at voting booths.

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Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 2, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Madison appeals ruling allowing lawsuits in 2024 ballot-counting case

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 27, 2026March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Francesca Hong win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Who will run the next election in small-town Wisconsin? No one knows

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 25, 2026February 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Does Wisconsin have more registered voters than adults?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel February 25, 2026February 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People wearing masks and glasses, one of them wearing a face shield, look at and hold pieces of paper at a table, with envelopes, forms and a tray labeled “United States Postal Service” visible on the table.

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Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges Madison’s argument on absentee voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch