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Turnout in Wisconsin's partisan primary reached levels not seen in 60 years The high turnout was likely buoyed by several factors, including two constitutional amendments proposing limits to the governor's control over…
With DNC in Chicago, Kamala Harris to travel north to Milwaukee Tuesday Vice President Kamala Harris' visit comes as Wisconsin Democrats find a newfound level of enthusiasm after she moved to the top of the ticket.
Wisconsin DOT Secretary Craig Thompson to step down; deputy secretary to take over Thompson will be leaving the agency on Sept. 11 to take a position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Evers announced Friday.
Wisconsin delegates headed to DNC with newfound optimism behind Harris, Walz "It’s just a phenomenal time to be involved," one first-time delegate said."We have such a drastic change in not only the ticket, but also a c…
At Milwaukee rally for Harris, young voters are hopeful — and motivated "Oh my gosh, I’m so much more hopeful and enthusiastic," one 26-year-old voter said. "I feel like there’s hope, and the United States is going…
Democrats looking to squeeze even more votes out of Dane County In a state famous for its razor-thin margins, party officials are under pressure to not just maintain but build on the county's strong Democra…
