19 letter writers sound off on Wisconsin's race for governor
Wisconsin State Journal readers have sent in many letters to the editor about the race for governor. You can join the conversation by sending your own letter to wsjopinion@madison.com.
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I always look for endorsements on the websites of every candidate I can vote for. It's a great way to find out if they have broad support and also local support.
Your vote has never been more important for Wisconsin's economy than it will be in Tuesday's midterm elections. Depending on who is elected to the Governor's Mansion and the state Legislature, the state will either continue to see the growth it has seen since passing right-to-work laws, or it may slide back into the black hole of unemployment and restrictions.
Everybody knows purchasing healthcare is not like buying gas for your car. You can’t just drive from clinic to clinic checking out LED signs for bargains. And we all know healthcare in America is way too expensive.
The November election results will have a huge impact on Wisconsin if U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, is not elected our next governor.
Trump is not popular, that is a fact.
During the gubernatorial debate, Democratic candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley got vouchers right but billionaires wrong.
If you plan to vote for U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, in the race to be Wisconsin's next governor, you likely accept President Donald Trump’s policies, since Tiffany supported nearly every measure Trump pursued.
Democratic politicians in Madison love increasing taxes. Wisconsin is among the 10 states with the highest property taxes, according to the Tax Foundation.
I was born and raised in Madison. While I live in Minneapolis, I still follow Wisconsin politics closely. My entire family still lives there, and I travel home all the time and care deeply about my home state.
Since “money talks,” you’ve heard lots of misleading messages about Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley — paid for by three big-spending right-wing billionaires. Without first-hand experience in Wisconsin’s largest metro area, you might be convinced by this barrage of innuendo and untruths.
It is interesting reading the daily letters to the editor about the Wisconsin race for governor between U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, and his Democratic opponent, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
A close reading of the State Journal's Oct. 2 article "Wealthy backers give edge to Tiffany," describing the third-quarter fundraising by the candidates for governor, reveals a lot about their respective allegiances.
Looking at the proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line, here are several important points:
In 2024, I voted for Alfred E. Neuman for president and U.S. senator. Kamala Harris and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, were supporters of the Israeli genocide in Gaza, so the mythical Mad Magazine character was a better choice for me.
David Crowley is running for governor on affordability. Wisconsin taxpayers should look at what affordability has meant during his tenure as Milwaukee County executive.
Like many Wisconsinites, fall is my favorite season. It means it's time to get outdoors to savor the state’s clean, clear lakes, smell the fresh air and enjoy the silence and serenity of the autumn woods and our colorful autumn landscape.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s story is inspiring to everyone and anyone who has ever faced hard times in their life.
Korean pop group BTS and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley align perfectly in their views of an inclusive, pluralistic approach to healing social polarization. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, does not.
Forgive me if I’m unable to accept the current crop of 2026 gubernatorial candidates as anything but a cruel letdown.
Democrats won control of the state Senate and Assembly, as well as the Governor's Mansion, in last week's election. After advocating for years for fair maps, Democrats will now have the power to impose a nonpartisan method of redistricting.
