The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a high-profile case that could, at least partially, determine the future of abortion rights in the state.
Author Archives: Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch
Jack Kelly joined Wisconsin Watch in August 2023 as a statehouse reporter. He previously was a Wisconsin Watch contributing reporter on judicial and environmental issues and covered the statehouse for the Capital Times. He has a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Posted inGovernment
Democrats flip 14 legislative seats, affirming GOP gerrymander is dead
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026 in Wisconsin.
Posted inGovernment
Tammy Baldwin wins third Senate term as Trump takes White House
Democrats slay gerrymander, improve margins in state Legislature
Posted inForward, Government
College students could determine who wins Wisconsin — and the White House
Hundreds of thousands of college students make up a critical voting bloc in battleground Wisconsin. Democrats and Republicans are both pressing to win their votes.
Posted inForward, Government, Voter guide
Democrat looks to flip GOP Assembly seat in Wausau area
In the 85th Assembly District, Rep. Patrick Snyder, R-Schofield, faces a challenge from Yee Leng Xiong, a Marathon County Board member.
Posted inForward, Government
Early voting starts in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know
Are you interested in casting your ballot before Nov. 5? Here’s what you should know.
Posted inTruth Sandwich
Fact-checking Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde ahead of their U.S. Senate debate
Wisconsin Watch has published fact briefs on more than 20 statements made by and about incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin and her Republican challenger, Eric Hovde. The pair square off for their only scheduled debate Oct. 18.
Posted inForward, Government
Donald Trump wants mass deportations, but poll finds even majority of Republicans don’t support that
New survey results suggest a majority of Wisconsin Republicans might not be sold on one of Donald Trump’s top campaign pledges.
Posted inForward, Government, Voter guide
Democrat seeks to flip GOP seat in Milwaukee-area rematch
The race for the 61st Assembly District is a rematch from 2022, pitting incumbent Rep. Bob Donovan, R-Greenfield, a longtime GOP office-holder in the Milwaukee area, against Democrat LuAnn Bird.
Posted inForward, Government
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to governor on school funding
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tony Evers’ last-minute budget maneuver increasing funding for Wisconsin school districts for the next 400 years.
Posted inGovernment
As Tammy Baldwin leads, Eric Hovde pins Senate hopes on a change election
Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race hardly feels like a referendum on the Democratic incumbent. Can the Republican challenger turn the tide?
Posted inForward, Government
New poll finds Tammy Baldwin holds commanding lead over Eric Hovde
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin holds a commanding lead over Republican businessman Eric Hovde in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race, according to a new Wisconsin Watch poll conducted by The MassINC Polling Group.