Tag: wisconsin
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Kansas and Wisconsin governors veto bills opting their states into federal school choice tax credit program
The Democratic governors of Kansas and Wisconsin both vetoed bills opting their states into the federal school choice tax credit scholarship program. They became the fourth and fifth Democratic governors to veto bills opting in to the program. At least 27 states have officially opted into the program, 23 of which have a Republican trifecta.…
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Chris Taylor elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding liberal majority from 4-3 to 5-2 and securing liberal control through 2030
Chris Taylor defeated Maria S. Lazar in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7, 2026. As a result, the Court's liberal majority expanded from 4-3 to 5-2. Incumbent Rebecca Bradley did not run for re-election. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, but candidates often take stances on specific issues and receive…
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Wisconsin Governor vetoes four bills that would curtail agency rulemaking power
On March 20, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) vetoed Senate Bills (SB) 275, 276, 277, and 289. These four bills were part of a legislative package that Republican sponsors called a “Red Tape Reset,” which would have limited agency rulemaking powers. Wisconsin has a divided government. SB 275 would have required that agency statements of…
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Where Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates stand on data centers, immigration, and Act 10
Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court election is a week away, and Wisconsin Court of Appeals judges Maria S. Lazar (District II) and Chris Taylor (District IV) are both running for a ten-year term. Incumbent Rebecca Bradley, a member of the Court's minority conservative bloc, is not running for re-election. While the 2023 and 2025 elections broke…
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Voters in at least five jurisdictions will decide ballot measures related to data centers in 2026
In 2026, voters in multiple states will decide on at least five local ballot measures related to data center development, including one to allow data center development, and four to limit, prohibit, or create additional steps for data center development. In addition to these local measures, a state ballot initiative has been proposed in Ohio…
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On this day in 1848, voters ratified the Wisconsin Constitution, one of the oldest constitutions still in effect today
On this day, March 13, 1848, Wisconsin voters ratified the state constitution with a vote of 72.5%-27.5%. This constitution is still in effect today. This was not the first ratification that was presented to voters. In 1846, Wisconsin voters approved a measure to form a state government, and the state’s first constitutional convention convened later…
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Over the past two weeks, ballot measures certified in New Mexico and Wisconsin, signatures for initiatives submitted in California and Colorado
As of March 3, 71 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 32 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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Wisconsin voters to decide on a constitutional amendment related to the governor's partial veto powers in 2026
The Wisconsin State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment related to the governor's veto powers for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on Feb. 19, 2026. Senate Joint Resolution 116 Introduced as Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on Dec. 30, 2025, the constitutional amendment would prohibit the governor from…
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A look at gubernatorial battlegrounds in 2026
Thirty-six states are holding elections for governor in 2026. Of those, Ballotpedia has identified seven as general election battlegrounds: These battleground races were selected using the following criteria. For more information on our methodology, click here: In addition to the competitiveness data above, races were included if they were particularly compelling or meaningful to the…
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Wisconsin Legislature places two constitutional amendments on the ballot, addressing emergency closure of places of worship and preferential treatment by government entities
The Wisconsin State Legislature advanced two proposed constitutional amendments on Jan. 21, 2026, for the statewide general election ballot for Nov. 3, 2026. Both amendments were also approved during the previous legislative session. In Wisconsin, a proposed constitutional amendment must receive majority approval in each legislative chamber during two consecutive sessions before it can be…