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- 1Wisconsin GOP congressman leans on Trump in toss-up race●GOP congressman fighting for seat in toss-up Wisconsin district leans in on Trump
A Republican congressman running to keep his seat in a competitive Wisconsin district is leaning heavily on his alignment with President Trump as the campaign intensifies. The race is considered a toss-up, and the congressman's decision to embrace Trump rather than distance himself is being watched as a test of the president's pull with voters in swing territory.
- 2Wisconsin attorney general debate set for October 11▼Wisconsin AG debate between Kaul and Toney set for October 11
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and his Republican challenger, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, are set to face off in a debate on October 11. Local outlets in the state report the matchup was confirmed as the two candidates campaign ahead of the November election. The contest is among the races Wisconsin voters are watching this fall.
- 3Wisconsin Legislators Tiffany and Crowley Had Very Different Goals▼The State of Politics: As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals
A column from Urban Milwaukee's 'State of Politics' examines how Wisconsin legislators Tom Tiffany and David Crowley pursued very different goals during their time in the legislature. Tiffany, a Republican, and Crowley, a Democrat, are contrasted as lawmakers with sharply divergent priorities and political trajectories in state government.
- 4Wisconsin Republicans see a silver lining despite tough environment▼Wisconsin Republicans have a silver lining despite a tough environment
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Wisconsin Republicans have a silver lining despite a difficult political environment for the party. The article suggests that even as the party faces headwinds in the state, there are reasons for optimism among Republicans there. Further details on the specific factors are not available from the headline alone.
- 5Wisconsin Republicans reject funding for shuttered veterans housing●Wisconsin Republicans rejected Democratic funding proposals for two veterans housing facilities that closed in 2025. Rep
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers voted down Democratic proposals to fund two veterans housing facilities that closed in 2025, then advanced separate veterans-housing legislation of their own. Critics, citing reporting by Wisconsin Watch, argue the rejected funding could have been covered by far smaller sums, pointing to comparisons with other state and federal spending priorities. The episode has become a flashpoint in state budget fights over how committed the GOP majority is to veterans' care.
- 6Kaul and Toney face off over data centers ahead of 2026▼Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on data centers and the 2026 election
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, and Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, the Republican who challenged him in 2022, discussed data centers and the 2026 state election in Wisconsin. The conversation touches on how large data center projects are becoming an election issue, with the two potential rivals offering differing perspectives ahead of the statewide race.
- 7Tom Tiffany Wins NFIB Endorsement in Wisconsin Governor's Race▼Rep. Tom Tiffany Earns Small Business Endorsement for Wisconsin Governor
Representative Tom Tiffany has received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business in his campaign for governor of Wisconsin. The endorsement signals support from the state's small business community as Tiffany positions himself for the Republican gubernatorial race, where backing from business groups could play a significant role.
- 8Wisconsin debate dispute erupts between Cooke and Van Orden●Rebecca Cooke said Derrick Van Orden backed out of a debate. Van Orden said that’s not true.
Rebecca Cooke, running against Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's congressional race, said Van Orden backed out of a scheduled debate. Van Orden denied that claim, saying he had not withdrawn. The conflicting statements have become a flashpoint in the closely watched race, with each side accusing the other of misrepresenting the debate arrangements.
- 9Critics Target Tom Tiffany's Tariff Support in Wisconsin Governor's Race●Tom Tiffany (R-WI) LOVES Trump’s tariffs. As governor, he would run Wisconsin into the ground. Ten Terrible Things About
Representative Tom Tiffany, a Republican running for governor of Wisconsin, is being criticized for his strong support of Donald Trump's tariffs. An opposing campaign piece titled 'Ten Terrible Things About Tom Tiffany' argues his tariff backing and broader record would damage Wisconsin's economy if he becomes governor. Supporters of Democrat David Crowley are amplifying the attack as the race heats up.
- 10Democrats target Wisconsin Republican as expanded map fuels hopes▼Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Democrats are focusing on a Wisconsin Republican incumbent as the state's congressional map expands, hoping a blue wave will let them flip the newly competitive seat. The party sees redistricting changes as an opening in a battleground state, and strategists are weighing whether 2026 conditions could favor challengers in races that were previously considered safe for Republicans.
- 11Democrats target Wisconsin district held by GOP for 30 years●Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrats are focusing on a Wisconsin congressional district that Republicans have held for more than three decades, hoping to flip it. The effort signals the party sees a competitive opening there, though the report gives no details on candidates, timing, or what specific conditions are driving the push.
- 12Democrats target Wisconsin Republican seat as map expands●Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Democrats are focusing on a Wisconsin Republican incumbent's congressional seat as the state's redrawn congressional map opens up new electoral opportunities. Party strategists hope an expanded map, combined with a potential blue wave, could help them flip the district and gain ground in the fight for control of the US House of Representatives.