Tag: wisconsin
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate
As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked six election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the six, Ballotpedia tracked one from April 3-9. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is below: WI SB144: Entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues four opinions from April 3-9
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued four opinions from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 24 opinions in 2023 — nine more than this point a year ago. Three of four opinions are below: Banuelos v. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, where the court affirmed the court of appeals' ruling that…
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Protasiewicz defeats Kelly in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, switching control of the court to a 4-3 liberal majority
Janet Protasiewicz defeated Daniel Kelly in the nonpartisan general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 4, 2023. Protasiewicz's election means the balance of the court will switch from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority for the first time in 15 years. The election determined who would succeed retiring conservative Justice Patience…
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2023 Wisconsin school board elections roundup
The nonpartisan general for seven school districts in Wisconsin was on April 4, 2023. The Feb. 21 primary was canceled in all districts due to a lack of opposition. The filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates competed to serve on the school board of education in seven districts. The districts and results…
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, general election results
The nonpartisan general election for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was on April 4, 2023. The primary was held on Feb. 21 and the filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates competed for three out of 15 seats on the Milwaukee Common Council. These seats were up for special election. Candidates also competed for two seats…
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Wisconsin statewide general election results
The statewide general for Wisconsin was on April 4, 2023. The primary was held on Feb. 21 and the filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates ran in elections for the following offices: Wisconsin State Senate District 8 Daniel Knodl (R) defeated Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) with 50.9% of the vote to Habush…
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Madison, Wisconsin, general election results
The general for Madison, Wisconsin, was on April 4, 2023. The primary was held on Feb. 21 and the filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates competed for all 20 Madison Common Council seats. Of the 20 races, incumbents won re-election in 12. Candidates also ran for mayor of Madison. Incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues three opinions from March 27-April 2
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three opinions from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, the court issued 20 opinions in 2023 — five more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: State v. Hoyle, where the court reversed the appellate court’s reversal of the defendant’s conviction on two counts of…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues two opinions from March 20-26
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued two opinions from March 20-26. As of March 26, the court issued 17 opinions in 2023 — two more than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Secura Supreme Insurance Co. v. Estate of Huck, where the court “affirmed the decision of the court of appeals affirming…
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Absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines, 2023
Eight states—Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington—are holding statewide elections this year. Absentee/mail-in voting is voting that does not happen in person on Election Day but instead occurs another way, usually by mail. All states allow for some form of absentee/mail-in voting. Some states require voters to provide a valid excuse…