Democratic candidates for governor to debate July 28 KIMBERLY WETHAL Jun 9, 2026 3 hrs ago × Top stories for June 9, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The seven Democrats running for governor will face off in their first debate just two weeks before the Aug. 11 primary.kAm%96 5632E6[ D4965F=65 7@C f A]>] yF=J ag[ H:== 762EFC6 7@C>6C {E] v@G] |2?56=2 q2C?6D[ 7@C>6C s6A2CE>6?E @7 p5>:?:DEC2E:@? $64C6E2CJ y@6= qC6??2?[ |:=H2F<66 r@F?EJ tI64FE:G6 s2G:5 rC@H=6J[ |25:D@? #6A] uC2?46D42 w@?8[ 7@C>6C (:D4@?D:? t4@?@>:4 s6G6=@A>6?E r@CA@C2E:@? s:C64E@C |:DDJ wF896D[ {E] v@G] $2C2 #@5C:8F6K 2?5 |25:D@? $6?] z6=52 #@JD]k^AmkAm(9@6G6C H:?D E96 AC:>2CJ H:== =:<6=J 7246 #6AF3=:42? &]$] #6A] %@> %:772?J :? }@G6>36C]k^Am kAm%96 5632E6 H:== 36 9@DE65 3J (x$} `a’D v6CC@? y@C52? 2?5 |2EE $>:E9[ H9@ 2=D@ 9@DE E96 $F?52J “&AuC@?E” AC@8C2>[ 2?5 E96 |2CBF6EE6 {2H $49@@=[ 2?5 H:== ?@E 92G6 2 =:G6 2F5:6?46]k^Am People are also reading… State revokes wholesale licenses of two Elkhorn automotive dealerships Complaints filed against Lake Geneva mayor dismissed Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission Yerkes Observatory receives $700,000 grant from the state Lake Geneva takes first step in acquiring site for public safety building How this transfer forward can make Wisconsin men's basketball more effective on the interior Lake Geneva will ask state to help pay for costs related to Highway 50/Main Street project Plan Commission gives initial approval to Lake Geneva supper club Chicago Bears to leave Illinois for Indiana Lake Geneva to work with engineering firm on Hillmoor trail project Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Taking a stroll to help shape downtown Lake Geneva’s future Natural Grocers to open in Lake Geneva on June 10 Blackfeet doctor accuses clinic of harming patients with tens of thousands of pain pills Real estate company to open office in downtown Lake Geneva kAm|2CBF6EE6 {2H $49@@= A@==:?8 @7 (:D4@?D:? 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Gov candidate Missy Hughes stands alone in support of failed surplus deal The fast-moving bill imploded just days after it was announced when all 15 Democrats and three Republicans in the state Senate rejected the $1…
Democratic gubernatorial candidates roll out the unwelcome mat ahead of Trump's visit The seven Democrats running for governor sounded off ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Chippewa Falls Friday.
Surplus deal shakes up Wisconsin midterms, next year’s budget Candidates for governor on both sides of the aisle have blasted the bipartisan proposal as a “backroom deal.”
Strong tornadoes possible as severe weather threat increases for Wisconsin for Wednesday Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.
