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US Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, spoke to hundreds of Madison residents Thursday evening at a rally protesting President Trump’s removal of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein from overseeing Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump campaign.

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Women’s March, other local advocacy groups protest Trump’s attorney general appointment

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 8, 2018

In response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation at the request of President Trump, hundreds of Madison residents concerned with the protection of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation rallied on the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol Thursday evening. Sessions, who had recused himself from overseeing Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s collusion with Russia, resigned as Attorney General Wednesday, with his Chief of Staff Matthew Whitaker replacing him.

Former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala utilized her past resume along with advocacy for climate change policies to earn her a congressional seat in Florida.

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Former UW-Madison chancellor flips Florida district upon congressional seat win

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 8, 2018

Former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala won a seat in the southern Florida congressional election, after flipping the typically Republican-held House district Tuesday.

State Assembly leader Robin Vos, R-Rochester, suggested imposing new limits to gubernatorial power following Tony Ever's election.

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After Democrat Governor elected, Republican leaders consider limits

By Aylin Merve Arikan | Nov. 8, 2018

After Democrat Governor elected, Republican leaders consider limits

Student voter ID numbers soar on campus during Tuesday election.

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Student voter turnout soars in 2018 Gubernatorial Election

By Sarah Jensen | Nov. 8, 2018

The 2018 gubernatorial election results accounted for millions of votes across the country, with an especially high voter turnout in UW-Madison students. Communications Specialist Xai Xiong said that of the eight total polling locations on campus, the voter turnout totaled 87 percent of those eligible to vote at these wards.

Dr. Jonathan Sleeman discusses pollution, pesticides, food insecurity and global warming at the One Health Day Colloquium.

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UW-Madison celebrates One Health Day at Union South

By Alyssa Hui | Nov. 8, 2018

The Global Health Institute and the School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison celebrated One Health Day by featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jonathan Sleeman. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, One Health Day is a global health campaign that hopes to address the shared health threats that humans, animals and the environment face by using a One Health approach.

Following progressive support of education policy, Evers’ win means future changes to state funding, post-secondary investment and supporting innovation in STEM and liberal arts programs.

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Evers’ win welcomes new era of education policy

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 8, 2018

After a slew of key absentee ballots arrived from Milwaukee, Governor-elect Tony Evers carried the lead throughout the night, eventually succeeding Scott Walker in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Now, he has gained the opportunity to achieve goals of changing public education that his campaign was built on.

State Superintendent Tony Evers wins in the closest governor election Wisconsin has seen in over 50 years.

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Blue wave sweeps statewide offices; Republicans ready to strip them of power

By Andy Goldstein and Will Husted | Nov. 8, 2018

Democrats won every partisan statewide race in Wisconsin Tuesday, but Republicans seem ready to do everything they can to protect the reforms they enacted under exiting Gov. Scott Walker.

Madison's voter turnout reached a record high this midterm election.

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Mayor celebrates Madison’s record-high voter turnout

By Milica Andric | Nov. 7, 2018

Voter turnout for the November 2018 gubernatorial election reached a record high of 92.9 percent — the highest pre-registered voter turnout in Wisconsin’s history. The November 2014 gubernatorial vote was 69.5 percent.

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Madison, Dane County see huge turnout for midterm, governor elections

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 7, 2018

Following an unprecedented period of early voting in the city of Madison and Dane County, turnout on Election Day exceeded expectations for the midterm and governor elections.

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Evers triumphs over Walker in historically close race for governor

By Andy Goldstein and Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 7, 2018

State Superintendent Tony Evers wins in the closest governor election Wisconsin has seen in over 50 years.

UW Hillel hosted a poll party to help students relax on election day.

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Students take breather from election stress at UW Hillel event

By Alyssa Hui | Nov. 7, 2018

UW-Madison Hillel students gathered Tuesday for a poll party celebrating the gubernatorial election.

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Native teachers encourage STEM programs throughout Milwaukee area

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 6, 2018

UW-Milwaukee receives funding to combat a shortage of Native American educators and encourage more inclusive learning within the American Indian community.

Democrats are expected to take control of the House, though no upsets are expected in Wisconsin to affect the balance of power.

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Democrats projected to take House in midterm elections

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 6, 2018

Democrats are expected to take control of the House, though no upsets are expected in Wisconsin to affect the balance of power.

Democrats hold onto their Wisconsin seat in the U.S. Senate, as Tammy Baldwin cruises to victory.

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Tammy Baldwin wins easy re-election

By Andy Goldstein | Nov. 6, 2018

Democrats hold onto their Wisconsin seat in the U.S. Senate, as Tammy Baldwin cruises to victory.

While the research and development that happens in university settings is already a large driver of Wisconsin’s economy, state advisors say even more investment is necessary.

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State technology advisors call for more investment in academic research

By Sydney Widell | Nov. 6, 2018

In an effort to bolster a stronger culture of academic research and development in Wisconsin, state technology advisors called on the Walker administration to foster more connections between industry and the UW System, support facility maintenance and cultivate a more welcoming academic climate.

Student Services Finance Committee voted to eliminate salaries for Grant Allocation Committee representatives in a meeting Monday.

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ASM internal budget approved, Grant Allocation Committee salaries slashed

By Morgan Lock | Nov. 6, 2018

The Student Services Finance Committee voted to eliminate salaries for Grant Allocation Committee members while granting Associated Students of Madison the rest of their requested $1,272,839.70 budget in its meeting Monday night.

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Student orgs host food drive in support of national movement

By Jenna Walters | Nov. 5, 2018

UW-Madison students will host a food drive to help stock a local food pantry weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Madison early voting up over 400 percent from last midterm election

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 5, 2018

Madison set a new city record for early voting in a midterm election with a more than 400 percent increase from 2014 early voting turnout, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced at a press conference Monday. Soglin said absentee ballots totaled just over 45,700, more than four times the 2014 total of slightly more than 15,000.

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What to know about tomorrow’s midterm election

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 5, 2018

Polls for the midterm election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6.

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Uber, Lyft, Union Cab to offer discounts for Election Day rides in Madison

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 5, 2018

In an attempt to get more voters to the polls, ride-share companies Uber and Lyft as well as Union Cab will offer free or discounted rides to voters on election day Tuesday. Lyft announced they would offer 50 percent off for riders across the country with a promo code as well as free rides for underserved communities in partnership with various nonprofits like Voto Latino, Urban League and the League of Women Voters.