Wisconsin Democratic Party
Coverage of Wisconsin Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
A Wisconsin judge ruled that voters who returned absentee ballots for the state's primary cannot void them and request new ones, impacting Democrats seeking to address issues in a chaotic governor's race. Over 117,000 absentee ballots had been returned by Wednesday, with concerns some may have been cast for candidates like Sara Rodriguez, who dropped out of the race.
- Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a competitive Democratic primary for governor, featuring candidates like Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots after several candidates exited or re-entered the race, complicating the process.
- Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a competitive Democratic gubernatorial primary featuring multiple candidates, including democratic socialist Francesca Hong and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots amid campaign changes, with over 100,000 mail ballots already returned.
- Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor's race
Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a contentious Democratic gubernatorial primary featuring multiple candidates, including democratic socialist Francesca Hong and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots amid candidate withdrawals and re-entries, while the Republican nominee will face the Democratic primary winner in November.
- Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor's race
Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with candidates including democratic socialist Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots due to candidate withdrawals and re-entries. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
- Ben Wikler joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In'
Ben Wikler, former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, authored 'This Is the Plan,' discussing lessons from Wisconsin's closely divided state for Democrats nationwide. Geoff Bennett interviewed him on the 'Settle In' podcast.
- Wisconsin absentee voters seek court ruling allowing them to cast new ballots
Three voters supported by the Wisconsin Democratic Party have filed a lawsuit against the state elections commission, seeking a court ruling to allow voters who have already returned absentee ballots to void them and request new ones.
- Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats request voters who cast absentee ballots in the governor's primary be allowed to vote again due to candidates dropping out and re-entering the race. Over 80,000 ballots have already been returned, and the request is expected to lead to a lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
- Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats are requesting that voters who cast absentee ballots in the governor's primary be allowed to vote again due to multiple candidates dropping out and re-entering the race. Over 80,000 absentee ballots have already been returned, and the request is expected to lead to a lawsuit ahead of the August 11 primary.
- 'Free beer' for Trump death Dem activist running for Wisconsin gov: 'I will win' if they silence me
Kirk Bangstad, a Wisconsin brewery owner, is running for governor after a controversial Facebook post about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. Bangstad claims the post was satire and has gained name recognition and followers. He warns that if silenced, he will win the primary.
- Wisconsin brewing owner who promised free beer in the event of Trump’s death launches bid for governor
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, has announced his bid for Wisconsin governor after previously offering free beer in the event of President Donald Trump's death. Bangstad's announcement comes after his brewery was investigated by the FBI and Secret Service due to a Facebook post. He is seeking 2000 signatures to qualify for the November election.
- Wisconsin Dem's bar laments 'we almost got free beer day' for Trump assassination
A Wisconsin brewery owned by Democrat Kirk Bangstad faced scrutiny for a Facebook post referencing a foiled Trump assassination attempt, joking 'we almost got #freebeerday'—a play on its prior promise of free beer on Trump's death. Bangstad, a former state Assembly candidate, has used the brewery's brand to attack Trump and Republicans, including politically themed merchandise and legal challenges to remove Trump from Wisconsin ballots.