Tag: wisconsin
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The top fundraisers among Wisconsin statewide elected offices
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 sees the fewest U.S. House candidates since 2012
The filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Wisconsin this year was June 1, 2022. Twenty-two candidates are running for Wisconsin's eight U.S. House districts, including nine Democrats and 13 Republicans. That's 2.75 candidates per district, less than the 2.88 candidates per district in 2020 and the 3.13 in 2018. Here are some other…
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Robin Vos raised more than any other Republican Wisconsin State Assembly candidate
Wisconsin Republican candidates and officeholders have raised $7.3 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among Wisconsin State Assembly candidates and officeholders, Robin Vos has raised more than any other Republican. Vos represents Assembly District 63 and is running for re-election in 2022. Vos raised $131,871 and spent $16,639 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21,…
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Eight candidates are running in the August 9 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Eight candidates are running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin on August 9, 2022. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry, and former State Rep. Tom Nelson lead in fundraising and media attention. Kou Lee, Steven Olikara, Peter Peckarsky, and Darrell Williams are also running. The…
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Four candidates running in Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin
Adam Fischer, Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels, and Timothy Ramthun are running in the Republican primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022. Kleefisch and Michels have received the most media attention and endorsements. Kleefisch served as lieutenant governor under Gov. Scott Walker (R) from 2011 and 2019. Before that, she worked as a journalist…
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Steve Doyle raised more than any other Democratic House Rep. in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democratic candidates and officeholders have raised $12.95 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Steve Doyle has raised more than any other Democrat. Doyle is the representative for Wisconsin State Assembly District 94 and is running for re-election in 2022. Doyle raised $99,607 and spent $19,373 between Jan. 1,…
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Wisconsin senate president raises $183,174 this election cycle
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Wisconsin State Sen. Roger Roth has raised $183,174 and spent $39,422 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Roth currently serves as the president of the state senate. Roth is a member of the Republican Party and assumed office in 2015. In Wisconsin,…
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$13.9 million raised in the race for Wisconsin governor
The general election for Governor of Wisconsin will take place on Nov. 7, 2022. In total, candidates running for Wisconsin governor have raised $13.9 million and spent $4.4 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. The Democratic and Republican primaries are on Aug. 8, 2022. Here’s the breakdown for the nine candidates who…
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Contested state legislative primaries in Wisconsin increase compared to 2020
There are 38 contested state legislative primaries in Wisconsin this year, 16% of the total number of possible primaries, and a 15% increase compared to the 2020 election cycle. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. Republican candidates drove the…
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Wisconsin attorney general raises $1.1 million this election cycle
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has raised $1.1 million and spent $257,084 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. Kaul is currently ranked fifth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle. Kaul is a member of the Democratic Party and assumed office…