Wisconsin’s election results, The integrity of the vote, Former legislative leaders react to the election

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People line up in the rain waiting for polls to open to vote on Election Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Madison. (Scott Bauer/ AP Photo)

Wisconsin Public Radio’s Capitol bureau chief gives us an overview of how Wisconsin voted on Tuesday. Then, two political science professors offer insights on how the election went and what problems there were. Then, former legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle offer election insights.

Featured in this Episode

  • How Wisconsin voted

    WPR’s Capitol bureau chief gets us up to speed on election results, including the balance of power in the next Wisconsin Legislature.

  • Scrutinizing the presidential vote 

    An election law expert and a Wisconsin journalism professor join us to talk about the statements the presidential campaigns are making and lay out what’s next in the vote counting process.

  • Reviewing the election results with former lawmakers

    We talk with former Wisconsin Assembly majority leader Jim Steineke and former Wisconsin Senate minority leader Janet Bewley about the results of Wisconsin’s state legislative races.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Mike Wagner Guest
  • Robert Yablon Guest
  • Janet Bewley Guest
  • Jim Steineke Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director