Anya van Wagtendonk is WPR’s state Capitol reporter.
Anya van Wagtendonk
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Trump, Harris cap frenetic Wisconsin campaigns with competing, massive Milwaukee rallies
Two days after hosting competing campaign events in Wisconsin, the campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were once again in the state on the same evening, making last-minute appeals to a critical voting bloc in one of the nation’s most critical swing states.
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What to expect when you’re expecting election results in Wisconsin
Even though the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, full results aren’t expected until after midnight as Milwaukee and other cities process absentee ballots on Election Day.
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With the Legislature in flux, a western Wisconsin district is — once again —pivotal
The 94th Assembly District is once again a toss-up — a pick-up opportunity for Republicans and a must-win for Democrats hoping to win a majority in the chamber.
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Harris, Trump make push for battleground votes with dueling Wisconsin rallies
Six days out from the end of an unprecedented election cycle, neither candidate has a clear edge, either nationally or in Wisconsin.
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Trump and Harris both campaign in Wisconsin Wednesday
Harris and her campaign are in Madison for a “get out the vote” rally and concert beginning at 5:30 p.m. Trump is holding a rally at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon and is expected to speak at 6 p.m.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to begin hearing cases on abortion access, elections commission
In the weeks after Wisconsin voters cast ballots in this November’s election, oral arguments will begin in lawsuits that affect two high-profile issues in the state.
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Eau Claire man wins Elon Musk’s $1M voter sweepstakes which may violate election law
A man from Eau Claire has reportedly won $1 million from the tech billionaire Elon Musk as part of a giveaway tied to the presidential election that the U.S. Department of Justice has warned may violate federal election law.
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Green Bay Republican, Wisconsin’s longest-serving state senator, endorses Kamala Harris
A Republican legislator who has served in the Wisconsin state Senate for nearly four decades announced that he will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns about former President Donald Trump’s commitment to democratic ideals.
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Fight for control of state government runs through 3 Wisconsin Senate districts
Wisconsin voters face no shortage of pressing questions in the 2024 election, but a handful of state Senate races could have big implications for state government in 2026.
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Obama, Walz rally early Wisconsin voters in Madison
On the first day of in-person early voting in Wisconsin, former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz in Madison to encourage supporters to turn in their ballots.