Governor Evers is keeping on his promise and doing everything he can for the legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin. We need to support Governor Evers including marijuana legalization in the upcoming state budget. Get ready to help Keep Bud in the Budget during the public hearing process again this spring when Governor Evers is re-elected….
The last time we had a public hearing on marijuana reform in the in Wisconsin was back in 2009. We all know it is high time Wisconsin legalizes cannabis for responsible adults and we are sick of waiting. But to not even hold a public hearing on the bills seems cruel and unusual punishment. Republican…
Back in September, 2021 my article entitled Senate Bill 545 Adult Use Legislation Co-Sponsorship Analysis made note that for the first time in the history of Wisconsin legislation, a majority of the Democratic Senate has signed onto the bill as either an author or co-sponsor. This was largely due to Senator Minority Leader Janet Bewley…
Republicans present legalization bill Wisconsin Republicans present legalization bill, but choose the wrong plant. 2021 started off with Republicans submitting Assembly Bill 130 / Senate Bill 164 which would have decriminalized simple marijuana possession at the state level to $100. Of course, everything marijuana reform related was gutted from the budget again this session. Senate…
Congressman Ron Kind (D) retires and who jumps into the primary race right away asking for your votes? Incumbents who are missing in action as elected officials. Right behind them is a former law maker with a poor record of co-sponsoring cannabis reform bills. Who am I talking about? The possible contender list will grow,…
I would encourage any of my readers in Wood County, Wisconsin to pay attention. All politics are local and grassroots activism at the local level can help turn a whole state green. As the great state of Wisconsin hesitates to move forward, cannabis activists are taking our mission of decriminalization, lowering the fines for possession…
Unlike the State Assembly with 99 seats with all seats up for election every two years, the Wisconsin State Senate has 33 Seats and only half of them are up for election every four years. This election cycle for 2020, the “even” numbered Senate seats (16 of them in total) are up for election, but…
Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Kim Jensen (D – WI) Assembly District (AD) 1 Emily Voight (D – WI) AD 3 Kathy Hinkfuss (D – WI) AD 4 Richard Sarnwick (D – WI) AD 6 Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D – WI) AD 8 David Bowen (D – WI) AD 10 – Incumbent Dora…
Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Shae Sortwell (R – WI) Assembly District 2 Incumbent. Angel Sanchez (R – WI) AD 8 Orlando Owens (R – WI) AD 11 Abie Eisenbach (R – WI) AD 17 Helmut Fritz (R – WI) AD 19 Clint Moses (R – WI) AD 29 Beth Drew (R…
Tom Palzewicz for Congress is competing for the 5th Congressional District against long time marijuana hater Scott Fitzgerald. Join Tom Palzewicz for Congress and a panel to discuss what medical and recreational marijuana legalization would mean to Wisconsin. Tuesday Feb 25th 6pm-8p, at West Allis Public Library Special Guests:Representative Melissa Sargent, Assembly District 48Margaret “Maggie”…
HERE AND NOW Stroebel: “Decriminalization is Legalization” Clip: Season 1700 Episode 1733 | 5m Republicans have voiced opposition to the governor’s plan to decriminalize marijuana. Sen. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, says there are enough issues with substance abuse in Wisconsin now, and does not want to see marijuana decriminalized. He discusses his opposition to CBD oil,…
Candidates Kevin Booth (D) and Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R), at an Oct. 3 forum, give their views on legalization of cannabis in Wisconsin. Thiesfeldt: There is a federal prohibition on marijuana. I am supportive of legitimate, regulated medical use of marijuana and voted for CBD oil because I believe it has therapeutic use. I would support medical…
Several states and the District of Columbia have adopted expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. DrydenWire.com reached out to area lawmakers that are the representatives for the bulk of our viewers to get their thoughts on legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin. Senator Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) representing Senate District 25, Representative Romaine Quinn (R -Rice Lake) representing Assembly District 75, and Representative Nick Milory (D…
John Barrasso Ascends to Senate Leadership: A Career of Conservative Advocacy U.S. Senator John Barrasso, a steadfast Republican from Wyoming, recently achieved a career milestone by being elected Senate Majority Whip. This powerful role, second in Senate Republican leadership, solidifies Barrasso’s influence in shaping the party’s legislative agenda. Replacing Senator John Thune, who stepped into…
Bridging Cigar Lounges and Cannabis Reform in Wisconsin: Challenges and Opportunities Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 451 (AB 451 2023-24)), introduced by Representative Nate Gustafson and supported by bipartisan co-sponsors, seeks to open the door for new cigar lounges after more than a decade of restrictions. The current law limits cigar lounges to businesses established before 2009,…
Reflecting on 2024: A Pivotal Year for Wisconsin As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the events, achievements, and challenges that defined 2024 in Wisconsin. From political shifts to cultural milestones, this year brought a whirlwind of activity that shaped the state’s identity and future. Whether it was legislative actions,…
As the Wisconsin State Senate prepares for the upcoming legislative session, Senator Dianne Hesselbein is set to once again lead the Senate Democrats, reaffirming her role as a central figure in the caucus’s strategy and vision for the state. Initially elected to this leadership position in December 2023, Hesselbein succeeded Senator Melissa Agard, who transitioned…
The Assembly Democrats made significant gains in the 2024 election, securing 10 additional seats and increasing their caucus to 45 members out of the 99 seats in the Assembly for the 2025-26 legislative session. This marks a noteworthy shift in the balance of power and provides Democrats with greater leverage as they prepare for the…
Assistant Majority Leader Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), who served during the 2023-24 legislative session, chose not to seek re-election in 2024, leaving a notable vacancy in the Assembly Republican leadership. Plumer was among the few Republicans who openly supported reforming Wisconsin’s cannabis laws, making his departure significant for advocates of cannabis policy change. There were rumors…
With Capito’s opposition to cannabis reform and her recent elevation to a key leadership role, the path forward for federal cannabis legalization could become increasingly difficult. This potential roadblock comes despite President-elect Donald Trump’s earlier remarks, which seemed to signal support for federal legalization. The interplay between Capito’s influence and Trump’s comments underscores the complex…
With Thune’s long-standing opposition to cannabis reform and his recent elevation to a key leadership role, the path forward for federal cannabis legalization could become increasingly difficult. This potential roadblock comes despite President-elect Donald Trump’s earlier remarks, which seemed to signal support for federal legalization. The interplay between Thune’s influence and Trump’s comments underscores the…
The maps changed and redistricting happened, the “political experts” crunching the voting data from the past have labeled the 8th, 14th, 18th, 30th and 32nd Senate Districts as ‘competitive’ in the overall Senate races in 2024. In my analysis of the potential outcomes I have only listed the Senate 8 and 14 as close races. Both…
W.I.P. or Work in Progress. Not all candidates expected to win have a public stance on cannabis, so for factors of these potential outlooks I took silence as indicator of not supporting marijuana legalization or medical cannabis. I think the Democrats are all but assured 42 seats in the Assembly; all of those seats but…
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…
The 31st Assembly district is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises much of central and southern Walworth County along with part of southeast Rock County. It includes the cities of Delavan and Elkhorn, and the villages of Clinton, Darien, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Sharon, and Williams Bay. It also contains Geneva National Golf Club and most…
I think the Democrats are all but assured 42 seats in the Assembly; all of those candidates but 2 (two) have expressed support for legalization of adult use cannabis for Wisconsin. I think the Republicans are all but assured 47 seats in the Assembly; all too many of these candidates have already said NO to…
Republican Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) represented Polk County and parts of Burnett and St. Croix Counties. Magnafici announced her decision to retire from the Wisconsin State Assembly. The district she represented did slightly adjust under the new maps. She went from representing Assembly District 28 to living in Assembly District 75. This new assembly district 75…
The 73rd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern Douglas County, northern Bayfield County, and northern Ashland County. It includes the cities of Superior, Ashland, Bayfield, and Washburn, and the villages of Oliver and Poplar. The district also contains the Bad River and Red…
The 77th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is contained entirely within central Dane County. It includes the village of Shorewood Hills, the western portion of downtown and the near west neighborhoods of the city of Madison. The district contains all of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and Edgewood College,…
Assembly District 21 is now occupied by Republican Jessie Rodriguez from Oak Creek. The district will change slightly under the new maps by loosing South Milwaukee and gaining the Garden District, which makes this district much more competitive now. Will the Democrats carry this district by 6% like some experts think? Some more conservative projections…
What about Assembly District 30 Update: After the primary elections the forecast for this district changed to Tilt Republican. Republican Shannon Zimmerman from River Falls won the 2022 election by 58% and the 2020 election by 56% of the vote. The new district maps for Assembly 30 changed, but does it matter? The district does…
Clicking on the maps it looks like the old Assembly District 84 morphs into the 61st Assembly District with some slight changes in district lines. Republican Bob Donovan currently holds the title of Representative of the 84th District, but under the new maps he does not live in the new 61st Assembly District and Donovan…
District 92 will be the new home to Rep. Clint Moses (R) under the redistricting maps for the 2024 general election as he is drawn into the district. Some political map experts give this district a small half point percentage to the GOP candidate, which really makes this a toss up district. While other election…
The Assembly District 42 has changed and will most likely go from red to blue, chasing off a GOP incumbent or two. Ballotpedia has the comparison maps of AD 42 if you care. The 42nd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of the southern half of Columbia County…
The 58th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central and eastern Washington County, including the villages of Jackson, Newburg, and Slinger, and most of the city of West Bend. It also contains the West Bend Municipal Airport and the Jackson Marsh State Natural Area. Republican Rick Gundrum…
The 50th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Green County, and parts of southwest Dane County including the southwestern exurban areas outside of Madison. It includes the cities of Brodhead and Monroe, and the villages of Albany, Belleville, Brooklyn, Browntown, Monticello, New Glarus, and Oregon. The district…
The 74th Assembly district is located in northwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn counties, along with most of Ashland County, the southern half of Bayfield County, the southern half of Douglas County, and part of northeast Burnett County. It includes the cities of Hayward, Hurley, Mellen, Montreal, Shell Lake, and…
On Oct 5th, 2024, in the sleepy little town of Grand Chute, 12 candidates from three different political parties spoke at the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network Pizza, Pot and Politics Event. The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network also presented Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D) the 2024 Cannabis Legalization Leader Award during the event. The speeches from these candidates…
The 34th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in northern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Vilas County and most of Oneida County. It contains the cities of Rhinelander and Eagle River and most of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. It also contains parts of the Nicolet National Forest, including the Blackjack Springs Wilderness. Going…
The 35th Assembly district of is located in northern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Lincoln and Langlade counties, and parts of northern Oconto County, northwest Shawano County, southern Oneida County, and northern Marathon County. It includes the cities of Antigo, Merrill, and Tomahawk, and the villages of Aniwa, Eland, Maine, Mattoon, and White Lake….
The 12th Assembly district is located in southeast Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within northwest Milwaukee County. It comprises much of the far north of the city of Milwaukee as well as part of northern Wauwatosa and western Brown Deer. The district also includes most of the former town of Granville, Dretzka Park, and…
Wisconsin Assembly District 7 includes parts of Milwaukee, West Allis and Greenfield. According to WisPolitics, Democrat Daniel Riemer and Republican Bob Donovan were drawn into the district under new legislative maps. Riemer is not running. Donovan (opposed to reform) is running in a highly competitive assembly race in the 61st District against Democrat Luann Bird. The…
The 94th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern La Crosse County and southeast Trempealeau County. It includes the cities of Galesville and Onalaska, and the villages of Ettrick, Holmen, and West Salem, along with part of the north side of the city of La Crosse. The…
On Oct 5th, 2024 The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network presented Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D) the 2024 Cannabis Legalization Leader Award. The award was presented to Rep. Lee Snodgrass during the Pizza, Pot and Politics event held in Appleton that same day. Snodgrass is the current Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. She was first elected to Assembly…
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 hopes of…
The 95th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central and eastern La Crosse County and western Monroe County. It includes the city of Sparta and much of the city of La Crosse, along with the villages of Bangor, Cashton, Melvina, Norwalk, and Rockland. The district includes the…
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 between two Democrats decided who will potentially get to de-thrown Republican Incumbent Loren Oldenberg. The 96th Assembly district is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises all…
The 89th Assembly district is located in Northeastern Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within central Brown County. It includes the village of Ashwaubenon and much of the west side of the city of Green Bay. The district contains Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. I know it is hard to keep track…
The 48th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises northeastern suburban and exurban areas of the Madison area within northeast Dane County and the towns of Elba and Portland in southwest Dodge County. It includes the city of Sun Prairie, and parts of the city of Madison including the Ridgewood,…
The 15th Assembly District is located in southeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Waukesha County. It contains all of the city of Pewaukee, and the village of Pewaukee, along with most of the city of Brookfield, and part of the city of Waukesha. The district also contains Waukesha County Technical College, Brookfield Square…
The 27th Assembly District is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises much of Sheboygan County and parts of southeast Manitowoc County and northeast Fond du Lac County. It includes the cities of Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, and Kiel, and the villages of Oostburg, Elkhart Lake, Howards Grove, and Kohler and Greenbush, Cascade, St. Cloud, Malone,…
The 52nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of southern Outagamie County, including most of the city of Appleton. The district also contains the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, the Fox Cities Stadium, the Appleton campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, Lawrence University, the Fox River Paper…
Both candidates have indicated they will be attending the Pizza, Pot and Politics – Fox Valley Marijuana Meet and Greet on Saturday October 5th from high noon until 4:20pm in Appleton. Come say high and find out what the buzz is all about! The 2nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in northeast Wisconsin, the…
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 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 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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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….
Past district performance is over 68% Republican in Assembly District 57. There is a Democrat and Independent that will be on the final ballot in November. Can Incumbent Republican Kevin Peterson hold off his GOP challenger in the primary battle? It is hard to say. Located in central Wisconsin, the district 57 comprises nearly all…
The Assembly District 19 is a solid Democrat District in Milwaukee and draws no Republican to the final race, making it an uncontested Democrat win in November 2024. The Incumbent will face a primary challenger come August. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) Incumbent Ryan Clancy has marijuana legalization as a priority on his campaign website and you…
In the redrawn 69th District — which includes all of Clark County, a portion of Taylor County that includes Medford and the Athens area — former Abbotsford mayor Lori Voss will face Rep. Karen Hurd, who used to represent Assembly District 68 and recently moved to the Thorp area. Voss, owner of Hawkeye Dairy in…
The Incumbent in Assembly District 11 Dora Drake will be running for Senator. That leaves the district wide open and with no Republican in sight for this race, the primary takes the cake and the job of State Assembly Representative. Democrat Primary Maybe don’t bank on Banks yet. Rick Banks (D) may not have made…
Senate District 14 boundaries and landscape have dramatically changed. The Senate now contains parts of Juneau, Sauk, Richland, Columbia and Dane Counties and the municipalities of Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton, Poynette, Portage, Reedsburg, Richland Center, Baraboo, Prairie Du Sac, Lodi, Columbus (parts) DeForest, Windsor and also the areas of and around Lyndon Station, Wonewoc, LaValle,…
The new maps placed three Republican Incumbents into this district and they all are either retired, moving to run in a different district or are running for another seat. That should be our first clue to how this story is going to end. Senator Cowles retired, Senator Wimberger is going to run for the 2nd…
Senate District 8 is listed many places as a competitive Senate race to keep our eye on for sure. What some call a “toss up district” others are giving the Republican a small advantage. There are 5 competitive Senate Races and 2 out of those 5 are listed as toss ups. The other 3 races…
A repeat of last year election candidates in the 52nd District. The new maps give this area of the state the new label of Assembly District 60. The new Assembly District 60 centers around Fond du Lac but includes areas to the north around Eldorado and also the areas around Lamartine, Oakfield and Eden. There…
Assembly District 22 now includes Port Washington, Grafton, Cedarburg, northwest Mequon, and the Town of Germantown. There are about 29 out of 99 Assembly Districts to watch in the 2024 Fall General Election. Many more if you count primary battles, but in reality, those 29 seats are labeled as competitive by some standard. There are about…
What can I say about Assembly District 56 and Incumbent David Murphy (R – Greenville). The maps changed and so did the district boundaries, slightly. The district includes not only Grand Chute, but also areas around Hortonville, New London, Bear Creek, Black Creek, Mackville, Shiocton, Northport, 12 Corners and Greenville. There are about 29 out…
The 5th Congressional District is covering most of Milwaukee’s northern and western suburbs. It presently covers all of Washington and Jefferson counties, most of Waukesha County, and portions of Dodge, Milwaukee and Walworth counties. Three Democrats will work hard to get on the ballot for a primary election in Congressional District 5 held by prohibitionist…
Even though the maps changed and redistricting happened, the “political experts” crunching the voting data from the past have labeled the 8th, 14th, 18th, 30th and 32nd Senate Districts as ‘competitive’ in the overall Senate races in 2024. Only half of the 33 Senators are up for election in 2024, so we are stuck with…
The Wisconsin State Assembly District 25 district boundaries changed under the new maps, but it is still a Republican favorite by 59.5%. I use the Ballotpedia entry to look at the before and after maps of the district to get a better lay of the land. I know for sure that there are a high…
Even though the maps changed and redistricting happened, the “political experts” crunching the voting data from the past have labeled the 8th, 14th, 18th, 30th and 32nd Senate Districts as ‘competitive’ in the overall Senate races in 2024. Only half of the 33 Senators are up for election in 2024, so we are stuck with…
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