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The Wisconsin State Senate is the upper chamber of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Alongside the Wisconsin State Assembly, it forms the legislative branch of the Wisconsin state government and works alongside the governor of Wisconsin to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Wisconsin State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state…
Assembly Districts BOLD NAMES ARE PRIMARY WINNERS Races without links = one or more candidates have no response / not enough information for an article. (I) = Incumbent Assembly District 1: Republicans Kitchens (I) vs Swagel. Kitchens is yes to medical and decriminalization. Assembly District 4: Republicans Steffen (I) vs Darwin Behnke Assembly District 4:…
The new 99th Assembly District seems to be a victory to the Republicans in this district. The redrawn 99th District that ends at Watertown on the west, and is extended east to include Hartland, no longer including Wales and Dousman but stretching north into Dodge County. It is a heavily favored Republican stronghold district. This…
If you are following politics and the 2022 Election coverage, you will know that only half of our Wisconsin State Senators are up for election every two years. That means we are stuck with the half Wisconsin elected back in 2020 for the upcoming legislative session. I recently covered the 2022 Candidates stance on cannabis,…
The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. Documented below is information about the Wisconsin US Senate and Congressional candidates feelings and actions towards marijuana reform. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. There are of course a few candidates with no response or stance…
The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. We have documented below information about candidates feelings and actions about marijuana reform. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. There are of course a few candidates with no response or stance unknown, we will update those…
The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. We have documented below information about candidates feelings and actions about marijuana reform. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. There are of course a few candidates with no response or stance unknown, we will update those…
Fall Partisan Primary August 9th, 2022 Fall General Election November 8th, 2022 Candidate Coverage Currently Underway! We are covering the primary races first. Here are the links to the Republican Primary Candidates and Democrat Primary Candidates and what we know so far about their stance on cannabis reform. Make sure you register to vote! If…
Cannabis reform has been a hot topic in the past elections and was truly reflected by the main stream media sources asking candidates about their stance on marijuana reform. One of those media outlets is WisconsinEye (WISEYE) and they had been consistently asking candidates about this important topic, but that seems to have come to…
Thank you to the ACLU of Wisconsin for helping educate voters. From my quick review, it looks like only on Republican even responded to the ACLU Legislative Candidate Questionnaire and that was Republican Scott Johnson from Jefferson. In 2022 Johnson narrowly defeated Jefferson mayor Dale Oppermann in a Republican primary. During the general election, Johnson faced…
Rep John Macco (R) has represented the 88th AD since his 2014 election. Macco told WisPolitics earlier this spring that he’s “looking at it now” as he considers his next steps for the upcoming 2024 election. The new maps and district lines remove him from the 88th Assembly District, and places him into the 2nd…
I have been providing election coverage for awhile now and working with this group has always been a pleasure. If I have a question about Kenosha, I contact them. This group worked tirelessly on local decriminalization efforts and in Sept of 2023 claimed a major victory being responsible the passage of the lowering the fines…
The Assembly District 94 as a result of redistricting shifted slightly north to northwest. Depending on who you talk to, each has a different reason for why this is considered a toss up race. The note on district performance from WisPolitics is 53.6% Republican. Davesredistricting is 50.3% Democratic lean and the Projects.cnalysis shows this race…
Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard, D-Madison, announced that she will leave the legislature in order to run to replace retiring Dane County Executive Joe Parisi in 2024. History Senator Agard was one of the first lead elected officials to really push hard for full legalization of cannabis and will be well remembered. Her tireless…
WI Adult Use Cannabis Legislation 2023-24 Committee Analysis by Jay Selthofner The comprehensive legislation addressing cannabis reform under an adult use / medical marijuana has been submitted and assigned Senate Bill 486 and Assembly Bill 506. The bills were introduced by 25 (out of 35) Democrat Representatives ; while being cosponsored by 10 (out of…
WisPolitics.com conducted interviews with all four Senate District 8 candidates. Republican Primary is Feb 21, 2023 General Election is Tuesday April 4th, 2023 Republicans Thiensville Village President Van Mobley, RAge: 54Occupation: Economics professorCampaign website: https://www.vanmobleyforwisconsin.com/ Mobley also said the Legislature should look at legalizing medical marijuana for those with a doctor’s prescription. I tired to contact him…
It is 2023-25 Budget time and agencies are again putting together proposals for the Governor to help craft a budget for the State of Wisconsin. Throughout past budgets cycles under Republican Governor Scott Walker, many key agencies have requested changes in the cannabis laws in Wisconsin. I reported on one key agency a few times…
Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in three counties and five municipalities for the 2022 November Election. Like the earlier 2022 spring referendum in Ashland, these referendum all focus on recreational marijuana. The City of Ashland referendum passed by a good majority and I have a hunch many of these will pass with high margins….
It is election time and close to Halloween politicians say scary things about laced marijuana and try to trick you. I wrote an article awhile back entitled Misinformation about marijuana in Halloween candy in which we uncovered the real danger is not pot in your kids candy. It is being struck by a motor vehicle…
Fall General Election November 8th, 2022 Unfortunately, not all races had a primary candidate or even a challenger in the general election. These are the uncontested seats for the 2022 Wisconsin State Election. A few of these races have late “write in” candidates which most likely will not make these seats competitive for the ballot…
Wisconsin Governor Race – Republican Primary August 9th, 2022 Rebecca Kleefisch, Timothy Ramthun and Tim Michels are not supporting reforming cannabis laws. Neither was Kevin Nicholson who dropped out of the race in July 2022. Michels, Kleefisch, Nicholson and Ramthun said they would not even sign a medical marijuana bill into law if they are…
Work In Progress (WIP) Not sure which of the above represent you? Here is the link to find out who: https://maps.legis.wisconsin.gov/ Use the two action alerts to express support of 2023-24 Adult Use Legalization Bill and the 2023-24 Decriminalization Bill.
The 88th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in Northeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central Brown County. It includes the city of De Pere, the villages of Allouez and Bellevue, and a small part of the city of Green Bay. The district also contains landmarks such as St. Norbert College and the De…
The 85th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in north-central Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within Marathon County. It includes the city of Wausau and the village of Weston. The Wausau and Weston area is on high alert for this election cycle. The 2024 map changes tighten up this district and make it competitive….
The 71st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Portage County and part of northeast Adams County. It includes the city of Stevens Point and the villages of Amherst, Amherst Junction, Nelsonville, Plover, and Whiting. The district also contains the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point campus. Democrat Katrina Shankland…
The 66th Assembly District is located in southeast Wisconsin, the district comprises the southeast corner of Racine County, including the south side of the city of Racine, most of the village of Mount Pleasant, and the villages of Sturtevant and Elmwood Park. The district also contains Johnson Wax Headquarters, Regency Mall, and the Foxconn in…
Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County. It includes all of the city of Omro and the village of Winneconne, the portion of Fox Crossing west of the Fox River, and the southern quarter of the city of Oshkosh. Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate…
Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie area of the state is Assembly District 65 and the current Rep is retiring. Still labeled a competitive district by most standards, the 55.9% Very Likely Democrat district draws in Brian Gonzales (R-Kenosha) as the GOP candidate on the ticket. Gonzales served Kenosha for 26 years as a Kenosha Police Officer….
The 64th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southeast Wisconsin, the district comprises the northeast corner of Kenosha County, including all of the village of Somers and the northern half of the city of Kenosha. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) Incumbent. Attorney. Former legislative aide to Representative…
The 54th Assembly District is located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Winnebago County, including most of the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It also contains landmarks such as the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, the Oshkosh campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, and the Oshkosh Corporation headquarters. The City of Oshkosh has…
The 51st Assembly District is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iowa and Lafayette counties, and parts of western Dane County and eastern Grant County. It includes the cities of Cuba City, Darlington, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, and Shullsburg, and the villages of Arena, Argyle, Avoca, Barneveld, Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Blue Mounds, Blue…
The 43rd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises northeast Rock County and parts of northwest Walworth County and southern Jefferson County. It includes the cities of Whitewater, Edgerton, and Milton, and part of the city of Janesville. The district also contains the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater campus. District performance predicted…
The 41st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland County, much of the north half of Sauk County, and parts of southern Juneau County, southern Adams County, and northwest Columbia County. It includes the cities of Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of Boaz,…
Receiving a high grade in previous sessions by co-sponsoring a variety of bills and leading the way on Industrial Hemp is Baraboo Rep. Dave Considine. He was critical in drafting our Industrial Hemp bill that was first passed into law and cosponsored adult use legislation three consecutive sessions. First elected in 2014, he will be…
New maps and new days coming to the Sheboygan area. There is no current incumbent in this district formerly represented by Republican Terry Katsma of Oostburg. Katsma and Oostburg are in the 27th district now, so we are not expecting him to run. UPDATE: on 4-26 Katsma did announce he is not seeking re-election. What…
The legislative redistricting bill (new maps) created a vacancy in the 14th District when incumbent Rep. Vining was drawn into the 13th District. Coulthard is the first candidate to announce a bid for the seat. Rep. Robyn Vining was drawn into the 13th District which is currently represented by Republican Rep. Tom Michalski. District 14…
The Assembly District 90 is a Democrat stronghold of sorts and after the redistricting process the new maps for this district heavily favor the Democrat. I am not sure why some articles indicate this as a race to watch and possible even competitive. I will be watching to see who the new Democrat will be….
Grant and Crawford County in the SW portion of Wisconsin is the basics of Assembly District 49. Although very likely a Republican win, this race is at least on the watch screen of 29 competitive assembly races in Wisconsin. So where are the Assembly District 49 Cannabis Activists? We need you! Incumbent Travis Tranel (R-Cuba…
The 16th Senate District is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises much of eastern Dane County, western Jefferson County, and part of southwest Dodge County. It includes the cities of Fitchburg, Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Waterloo, and the villages of Cottage Grove, Deerfield, and Marshall, and parts of the city…
Senate District 24 is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Jackson County, most of Juneau County, most of northern Adams County, eastern and northern Monroe County, southern Wood County, and central and southwest Portage County. It contains the cities of Black River Falls, Stevens Point, Tomah, and Wisconsin Rapids, and the U.S….
Located in central Wisconsin, Assembly District 39 comprises all of Green Lake and Marquette counties, along with much of western Fond du Lac County and parts of northeast Columbia County, southeast Winnebago County, and eastern Adams County. It includes the cities of Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Montello, Princeton, and Ripon. The district also contains Fox…
Located in north-central Wisconsin, Assembly District 86 district is comprised the northern half of Wood County and parts of central and southwest Marathon County and northwest Portage County. It includes the cities of Marshfield and Pittsville, and the villages of Arpin, Auburndale, Edgar, Fenwood, Hewitt, Junction City, Marathon City, Milladore, Rudolph, Spencer, Stratford, and Vesper….
Located in northern Wisconsin, the Senate District 12 comprises Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, and Vilas counties, and parts of northern Oconto County, northwest Shawano County, and northeast Marathon County. It contains the cities of Antigo, Eagle River, Marinette, Merrill, Peshtigo, Rhinelander, and Tomahawk. Democrat Andy Rich from Marinette is going to be in…
Senate District 10 is a very likely Republican District. Located in northwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix counties, along with most of Trempealeau and parts of western Dunn County. It contains the cities of Hudson, Arcadia, New Richmond, Prescott, Mondovi, Blair, Independence, Buffalo City, Fountain City, and River…
The new Senate District 2 is 62% solid Republican District. Located in northeast Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Menominee County along with the southern half of Oconto County, the eastern half of Shawano County, and much of eastern Outagamie County and northwest Brown County. It includes the cities of Oconto, Oconto Falls, Clintonville, and…
Located in north-central Wisconsin, Assembly District 86 district is comprised the northern half of Wood County and parts of central and southwest Marathon County and northwest Portage County. It includes the cities of Marshfield and Pittsville, and the villages of Arpin, Auburndale, Edgar, Fenwood, Hewitt, Junction City, Marathon City, Milladore, Rudolph, Spencer, Stratford, and Vesper….
Located in southeast Wisconsin, the Assembly District 13 comprises parts of western Milwaukee County and eastern Waukesha County. It contains most of the city of Wauwatosa, along with the village of Elm Grove and much of northern Brookfield. In 2023 The City of Wauwatosa almost became the next municipality to moved personal possession of marijuana…
The Senate District 20 includes portions of Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington Counties and has nearly a 70% Republican stronghold. Senate District 20 is not one of the top five most competitive Senate Races in 2024 and unfortunately is a considered a “solid Republican” district. I am covering as many “Primary Battles”…
Phelps Wins! A competitive Assembly District race, but likely Democrat says the analysis I read. Wispolitics.com said that the dynamics of the race that Republican Incumbent Warren Petryk was drawn into this district. Petryk was first elected in 2010 and decided to retire rather than face a defeat. This retirement dealt a blow to GOP…
Assembly District 37 is a strong Republican District represented by Incumbent Mark Born. The Wisconsin 37th State Assembly District includes the following municipalities: Dodge County Townships: Beaver Dam, Burnett, Calamus, Chester, Fox Lake, Leroy, Lomira, Trenton, and Westford; Villages: Brownsville, Kekoskee, Lomira and Randolph; Cities: Beaver Dam, Fox Lake, Mayville and Waupun Columbia County Village…
The new district boundaries of Assembly District 96 technically make it a competitive district, but it will likely be a Democrat district in the end. A primary battle will decide who will get to de-thrown Republican Incumbent Loren Oldenberg. The 96th AD includes all of Vernon County and part of southwest La Crosse County. Readstown,…
Listed as a competitive assembly district with the likely advantage going to the Democrats with a projected 55.7% of the vote. The Assembly District 46 new maps had drawn in a freshman incumbent, but she (Melissa Ratcliff) will be seeking a Senate seat, leaving this district as an open seat. I highly expected a primary…
Fitchburg, Stoughton and McFarland will be blue, it is just a matter of who. Jimmy Anderson (D) was elected to the Assembly in 2016 and passed up running for reelection to this seat. Anderson has chosen to seek seat in the Wisconsin State Senate and that means a job opening for someone who can win…
Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie area of the state is Assembly District 65 and the current Rep is retiring. Still labeled a competitive district by most standards but a 55.9% Very Likely Democrat district draws in Brian Gonzales (R-Kenosha) as the lone GOP candidate on the ticket. But there will be a primary for this open…
Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate Gustafson were drawn into the 55th Assembly District and will have a primary battle in this 60% GOP District. The winner will advance to the final ballot to face Democrat Kyle Kehoe. Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County….
