Dossier
Wisconsin Legislature
Coverage of Wisconsin Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin Republicans lean into anti-trans rhetoric in 2026 campaign
Wisconsin Republicans are emphasizing anti-trans messaging in their 2026 campaign, including opposition to gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on trans youth in sports. The Republican majority in the state Legislature has passed bills targeting transgender individuals, which Governor Tony Evers has vetoed. Democratic Sen. Melissa Ratcliff criticized the strategy as harmful to trans youth.