Governor

Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, who couldn’t overcome a sour economy and was turned out by voters after a single term in the 1980s, has died.

Spending in Wisconsin’s governor’s race shattered the previous record by more than 75%, with more than $164 million spent on the contest won in the battleground state by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

On November 8th, Wisconsin voters will choose their next Governor. It’s one of several major statewide races on the ballot.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels have agreed to debate just one time ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The debate will be Oct. 14.

Several of his campaign promises fired up the crowd including his pro-life views, support of gun ownership, and upholding election integrity.

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the state's 173-year-old ban on abortions. Wisconsin adopted statutes in 1849 banning doctors from performing abortions unless the mother's life is in danger.

A Democratic group is focusing its television advertising spending in the upper Midwest states of Michigan and Wisconsin where Democratic incumbent governors face tough reelection bids.

Michels comes late to an increasingly crowded field but has the personal wealth to back his campaign.

State Rep. Timothy Ramthun, a conspiracy theorist who was disciplined by Republican leadership over false election claims, has launched his candidacy for Wisconsin governor.

Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers raised $10 million last year, while his top Republican challenger brought in $3.3 million in just four months.