2022 election

What voter turnout in Wisconsin and beyond means about elections 

The way we talk about political participation leaves out many Americans, including nearly 3.3 million convicted of felonies or serving felony sentences.

by Aaron Mendelson Center for Public Integrity, Wisconsin Watch The voter turnout in 2020 was a stunning 67%, according to one source. Another had it at 94%. A third fixed 2020 voter turnout at 63%. All three are correct —…

AP calls AG race for Kaul after Toney's early-morning concession

MADISON, Wis. -- Republican attorney general candidate Eric Toney has conceded the race to his Democratic opponent, incumbent Attorney General Josh Kaul. A campaign spokesperson confirmed Toney's plans to News 3 Now early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press called the…

Verona school referendum overwhelmingly approved by voters

VERONA, Wis. -- The Verona Area School District's $19 million operating referendum was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the school district Tuesday. Voters had been asked to give their blessing to the referendum so the district could, among other items,…

Monroe referendum to build new high school passes

MONROE, Wis. -- Voters in Monroe have approved a referendum that would provide funding for a new high school. The referendum -- which asked voters to approve general obligation bonds of no more than $88,000,000 to buy land and build…

Wisconsin candidates sharply divided along partisan lines on abortion rights

This year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade has elevated abortion as a key election issue. ‘Personhood’ may be the next battle.

By Phoebe Petrovic  Wisconsin Watch   Abortion rights are effectively on the ballot this election. In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ended nearly 50 years of federally protected abortion rights with its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.  …