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The front pageWednesday, August 12, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

Wisconsin Dem Primary Too Close to Call; Tiffany Looms

Wisconsin Dem Primary Too Close to Call; Tiffany Looms

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial contenders Francesca Hong, David Crowley, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan are making closing arguments as they compete to challenge Republican Tom Tiffany, with Crowley riding Gov. Tony Evers’s endorsement and Hong pushing a progressive platform. The race is also being explored in WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interviews with five Democrats and GOP candidate Andrew Manske on key state issues, while campaigns widen across the state amid endorsements and protests.

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Evers appoints York to Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Evers appoints York to Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Gov. Tony Evers appointed Katie York to the Court of Appeals – District IV to fill the vacancy created by Judge Brian Blanchard’s retirement, with a term ending July 31, 2028, and separately named Monroe County Circuit Judge Todd Ziegler to the District IV Court of Appeals to replace Judge Chris Taylor, with a term ending July 31, 2027.

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Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary; Voters UndecidedFrancesca Hong continues to lead the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary in Marquette Law School polls, with about a quarter of Democratic voters backing her and a large share—roughly 40–45%—undecided as the field reshapes after Sara Rodriguez’s exit and David Crowley’s reentry backed by Gov. Tony Evers. The race remains fluid, with Mandela Barnes in second at times and other candidates far behind, as August’s primary nears and polling shows Hong maintaining a consistent lead across multiple survey periods.7 src · Jul 23, 2026
Tony Evers Not Running For ReelectionDemocratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday he will not seek reelection to a third term in 2026. Evers’ retirement sets the state up for its first wide-open gubernatorial race since 2010 and second since…1 src · Jul 1, 2026
Dem Gov’s Budget Proposal Doubles Down On Some Of The Left’s Most Unpopular PrioritiesDemocratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget for 2025-2027 includes several unpopular policies, including axing gendered terms and funding free college tuition for Native Americans. The nearly 2000-page bill…1 src · Jul 1, 2026
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Wisconsin Seeks $145,000 in Fees for Trump’s ‘Bad Faith’ Election Lawsuit1 src · Apr 1, 2021
Wisconsin High Court Voids Governor’s Mask Mandate, Settling Partisan Dispute1 src · Mar 31, 2021
Wisconsin Governor Blasts District Attorney for Failing to Charge Officers Involved in Jacob Blake Shooting1 src · Jan 6, 2021
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Says Biden ‘Did a Great Job Reaching Out’ During Kenosha Visit1 src · Sep 3, 2020
WI Gov. Tony Evers To Trump Ahead of Kenosha Visit: Concerned It ‘Will Only Hinder Our Healing’1 src · Aug 31, 2020
Gov. Evers Warns Wisconsin Is the ‘Wild West’ After Court Overturns Stay-At-Home Order1 src · May 14, 2020
Massive Protest Breaks out in Wisconsin Against Stay-At-Home Order1 src · Apr 25, 2020
GOP Wisconsin Lawmakers File Lawsuit to Block Statewide Stay-At-Home Order1 src · Apr 22, 2020
Trump Encourages Voters in Wisconsin to ‘Be Safe’1 src · Apr 7, 2020
Pelosi: WI Supreme Court Is ‘Undermining Our Democracy’ Allowing State’s Primary Election1 src · Apr 7, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks Governor’s Order to Postpone Primary1 src · Apr 6, 2020
Wisconsin Governor Postpones In-Person Voting for Presidential Primary1 src · Apr 6, 2020