Wisconsin’s partisan primary election is today. Learn more about who’s on your ballot.
The Democratic gubernatorial primary is the top race, but there are other competitive down-ballot races as voters narrow who will compete in November.
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Elections
Here’s when to expect results in today’s Wisconsin primary election
Getting unofficial winners in close races may take until late in the night or early Wednesday, but later results aren’t indicative of problems. Here’s why.
Green Bay clerk resigns amid investigations into duplicate ballot incidents
Celestine Jeffreys’ resignation comes shortly after the first stage of a Wisconsin Elections Commission investigation showed just how central she was to the mistakes.
Data centers take center stage in Wisconsin governor’s race
As the AI buildout spikes energy demand, Democrats and one Republican offer solutions ranging from ramping up clean energy to instituting ratepayer protections.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Can anyone buy Wisconsin voter roll data?
Yes. Lists with names, addresses and voting history are available for $12,500 — even to foreign governments.
Is Wisconsin’s income tax rate the same for people earning $400,000 annually as it is for billionaires?
Yes. The 7.65% top rate applies to income above $323,290 for individuals and $431,060 for couples.
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Opinion
Guest opinion: After the Corey Ruiz shooting, Williamson Street encampment exposes Madison’s deeper failures
The crisis unfolding on Williamson Street didn’t begin with one police shooting. It reflects years of relying on nonprofits, volunteers and police to fill gaps in public health and social service systems, Sarah A. Larsen writes.
Your Right to Know: Campaign finance site a big improvement
The state of Wisconsin should be lauded for trying to make campaign finance information — famously a shadowy process with plenty of loopholes — more accessible to the public.
Guest opinion: Manufacturing’s comeback depends on Wisconsin’s workforce
The manufacturing sector is growing again, but sustaining momentum will require investing in skilled workers, technical education and apprenticeship programs, Scott Mayer writes.
