Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates stake positions in intensifying primary
The four candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court this spring are meeting in Madison for a forum ahead of next month's primary.
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Madison mayor submits nomination papers for re-election
Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has submitted her nomination papers to the city clerk's office as she looks to win a second term in office.
Loudenbeck concedes defeat in tight Secretary of State race following canvassing of votes
Incumbent Democrat Doug La Follette will remain Wisconsin's Secretary of State after a canvass of votes cast in the Nov. 8 election confirmed his victory, according to his challenger.
'Unprecedented' number of in-person voters led to Town of Middleton voting delays, clerk says
Election officials in the Town of Middleton said Wednesday the hours-long wait to vote at the Town Hall on Election Day was due to an "unprecedented" number of in-person voters.
WATCH: Mandela Barnes concedes U.S. Senate race to Sen. Ron Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. and Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate Mandela Barnes has officially conceded the race to incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson after results showed a slim margin between the two.
How to make sure your provisional ballot is counted
MADISON, Wis. -- If you voted using a provisional ballot on Tuesday, there are some important steps to take to make sure your vote gets counted. Provisional voters in Madison must present proper voter identification to the Clerk's Office by…
Derrick Van Orden wins race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Voters in western Wisconsin have chosen Republican Derrick Van Orden to represent the state's 3rd Congressional District. Van Orden won with 52% over Democrat Brad Pfaff. Van Orden will replace Democrat Rep. Ron Kind,…
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District referendum passes
Voters in the Middleton and Cross Plains area approved a referendum allowing the school district to exceed revenue limits.
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…
U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson, Mandela Barnes too close to call; Johnson says race is 'over'
The race for one of Wisconsin's seats in the U.S. Senate is too close to call early Wednesday, with the campaigns for both Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes telling their supporters to go home for the night while the final votes are tabulated.
'Boring wins': Tony Evers declares victory in Wisconsin governor race; challenger Tim Michels concedes
After the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in state history, Gov. Tony Evers will win a second term as Wisconsin governor.
Bryan Steil wins race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Rep. Bryan Steil is headed back to Washington, D.C., to represent Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race in Steil's favor just before 11:30 p.m. Steil won with 55% over Democratic challenger Ann Roe…
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,…
Mark Pocan wins re-election to Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District
MADISON, Wis. -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan has won another term representing Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. Pocan defeated his two challengers with 72.2% of the vote; the Associated Press called the race at 10:02 p.m. Republican challenger Erik Olsen…
Tweet incorrectly claims Madison poll worker was 'rigging' ballots
Marking was legally required part of process
A video clip from Fox News posted in a tweet by someone accusing a Madison poll worker of "rigging ballots live on TV" actually showed the normal processing of ballots, Dane County election officials said Tuesday night.
Wait times of 2+ hours reported at Middleton polling location; clerk cites poll worker shortage
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- Voters in Middleton on Tuesday experienced long lines at polling locations in the area, with some voters waiting…
'Finicky' ballot scanner causes brief delays at Cross Plains polling location
Voters in Cross Plains experienced a brief interruption Tuesday due to a "finicky" ballot scanner, but the issue has since been resolved, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said.
Dane County voter turnout could reach at least 85%, clerk says
MADISON, Wis. -- Dane County is on track to see voter turnout of at least 85%, and some areas may see even higher turnout, the county's clerk said. Dane…
Battleground Wisconsin: Reporter roundtable on election misinformation, historical context
Patrick Marley of the Washington Post, Jessie Opoien of the Cap Times, and Scott Bauer of the Associated Press join Naomi Kowles for a reporter roundtable looking back in time at how election cycles and politics have evolved in Wisconsin.
More than 110,000 people in Dane Co. have already voted ahead of Election Day
A day before Election Day, state data shows more than 110,000 people in Dane County have already submitted their ballots.
Addressing misinformation: Why it takes so long to count absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. -- After rampant misinformation in the last election, News 3 Now is getting ahead of inaccurate claims of voter fraud this election season. A…
Channel 3000+ Extra: Former Gov. Jim Doyle on divisiveness in politics, future of democracy
Gov. Jim Doyle sat down for an extensive interview with News 3 Now ahead of the November election, which includes the most expensive governor's race since Doyle was in office.
Battleground Wisconsin: In a time where voters are feeling burnt out, what's driving them to the polls?
We spoke with a wide range of voters across the political spectrum -- including some who are switching parties, even if just for this election, because they are upset with the direction of politics in Wisconsin.
