Tag: wisconsin
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The top 10 Wisconsin candidates raised 35.8% of all donations
In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $55.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. More than $19.9 million or 35.8 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list. Top 10 Wisconsin candidates (1/1/2021 – 3/21/2022) Here are the 10 Wisconsin candidates who have…
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DPW Segregated Fund outraises every other Wisconsin PAC with $12.45 million
In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) Segregated Fund has raised more than any other non-candidate political action committee (PAC) in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, the DPW Segregated Fund raised $12.45 million and spent $XX million between Jan.…
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Wisconsin Speaker Vos raised $131,871 this election cycle
According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has raised $131,871 and spent $16,639 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Mar. 21, 2022. The speaker of the Wisconsin General Assembly is the leader of the state’s lower chamber. Rep. Vos is a member of the…
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These PACs are the best fundraisers in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin politics, non-candidate political action committees (PACs) have received $22.6 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022. The top 10 PACs raised more than $15.6 million, or 69 percent of all donations made to state-level PACs. These are the top 10 PACs in Wisconsin state-level politics in the 2022…
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers receives $10.4 million, with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin as top donor
In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, the governor received $10,383,804 in total contributions and spent $3,257,858 between January 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022. He is running…
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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Wisconsin state legislative maps
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on March 23 adopting Gov. Tony Evers’ (D) state house and senate redistricting maps and remanded the case for further proceedings. The Supreme Court found that the Wisconsin Supreme Court erred in its analysis of precedent on how the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause should…
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These 10 Wisconsin donors gave over $5.2 million
In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $48.5 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022. The 10 largest donors gave more than $5.2 million, or 11 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Wisconsin state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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Republicans outraise Democrats by 133% in Wisconsin Senate races
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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Republicans outraise Democrats by 75% in Wisconsin Assembly races
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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Wisconsin enacts new state legislative districts
Wisconsin enacted new state legislative districts on March 3, 2022, when the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved legislative proposals submitted by Gov. Tony Evers (D). The maps will take effect for Wisconsin’s 2022 state legislative elections. Evers vetoed legislative district proposals from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) on Nov.…