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STATE NEWS

Live updates: Wisconsin votes in 2022 elections

By Hope Karnopp , Annabella Rosciglione , Gina Musso , Tyler Katzenberger , Francesca Pica , Cormac LaLiberte , Ellie Bourdo , Gavin Escott , Gabriella Hartlaub , Noe Goldhaber , Annika Bereny , Erik Pfantz , Michael Babcock , Emily Chin , Sydney Steidl , Lilah Gutlerner , Ava Menkes , AJ Butler , Tanner Higgins , Mia Salbego and Nick Bumgardner | Nov. 8, 2022

Follow The Daily Cardinal News Team as we bring you live updates on Wisconsin's races for Governor, U.S. Senate and more.

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The ‘WOW’ counties, explained: How Milwaukee suburbs could swing Wisconsin’s midterm elections

By Natalie Suri and Alexander Tan | Nov. 8, 2022

Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties — Wisconsin’s “WOW” counties — are suburban Republican strongholds that trended toward Democrats in 2016 and 2020. But will that momentum continue in 2022? 

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Bernie Sanders promotes youth voting at Madison Orpheum

By Sydney Steidl | Nov. 7, 2022

The Vermont senator shared his hopes for the 2022 election at the Orpheum Theater on Friday evening. 

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UW-Madison report: Wisconsin's abortion ban could decrease abortion access by 20%

By Carson McGrath | Nov. 6, 2022

The report found Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban would cut abortion access statewide, especially in Dane and Milwaukee counties.

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New Marquette poll shows tightened Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Senate race

By Jasper Bernstein | Nov. 3, 2022

Incumbent Governor Evers and Senator Johnson locked in tough race against opposition

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Keeping it civil: How students in Wisconsin’s premier swing county debate politics with dignity

By Tyler Katzenberger | Nov. 3, 2022

Sauk Prairie High School government teacher Ryan Mussack believes much of his class — and Sauk County — doesn’t live on the political fringes. 

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‘We can make things better’: Barack Obama energizes Democrats during Milwaukee visit

By Tyler Katzenberger | Oct. 30, 2022

The former president appeared alongside Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes and other high-profile Democrats in a last-minute bid to energize Milwaukee voters.

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Q&A: State Rep. Francesca Hong reflects on her first term ahead of November elections

By Mia Salbego | Oct. 30, 2022

State Rep. Francesca Hong wants her UW-Madison constituents to know their voices matter in public policy and elections — no matter their experience level.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits campus to campaign for Democratic candidates, rally youth vote

By Lilah Gutlerner | Oct. 28, 2022

The Massachusetts senator joined Gov. Tony Evers, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and other Wisconsin Democrats for a rally and early voting event.

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Tim Michels talks key issues at College Republicans event

By Ava Menkes | Oct. 27, 2022

On Oct. 25, Republican-running governor Tim Michels was joined by Republican-running Attorney General Eric Toney to speak with students on their campaign platform and primary policies. 

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Darrell Brooks found guilty on all charges in Waukesha Christmas Parade attack

By Ian Wilder | Oct. 26, 2022

Darrell Brooks was found guilty of all 76 charges levied against him Wednesday after he drove an SUV through a Waukesha Christmas parade last November, killing six and injuring 61.

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Milwaukee Pro Soccer to start playing in 2025

By Halle Zides | Oct. 25, 2022

The team will play in a new, 8,000-seat stadium located in Milwaukee’s forthcoming Iron District, a proposed 11-acre sports and entertainment development on the south edge of downtown near the Marquette Interchange. 

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ACLU Wisconsin: Voter suppression an ongoing issue in state jails

By Tanner Higgins | Oct. 22, 2022

Research conducted by the Wisconsin Division of American Civil Liberties Union shed light on incarcerated Wisconsinites’ voting rights barriers.

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Appeals court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

By Tyler Katzenberger | Oct. 21, 2022

The ruling throws uncertainty on 43 million federal borrowers eligible for up to $20,000 in debt relief.

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Student loan forgiveness application goes live amid legal challenges

By Emily Chin | Oct. 20, 2022

Current students who filed taxes independently of their parents in 2021 and made less than $150,000 may qualify for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.  

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Lawsuit filed against Wisconsin state senator following fatal car accident

By Annabella Rosciglione | Oct. 20, 2022

According to an Ashland Police Department crash report, Bewley was distracted with her “hands-free mobile phone” during the crash. 

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Madison-based community mental health treatment model celebrates 50 years

By AJ Butler | Oct. 19, 2022

The Mendota Mental Health Institute’s outpatient Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) has revolutionized approaches to mental health treatment on a global scale.

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‘Democracy is on the ballot:’ Evers, Michels meet in Wisconsin gubernatorial debate

By Alexander Tan and Gavin Escott | Oct. 18, 2022

With the race a toss-up three weeks before the election, candidates presented differing visions on a range of issues from abortion, education and voter fraud on Friday. 

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Ron Johnson, Mandela Barnes clash in final Wisconsin Senate debate

By Noe Goldhaber and Shuheng Jiang | Oct. 17, 2022

Johnson and Barnes disagreed on a range of issues, including crime, law enforcement and foreign policy, in their last debate before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.

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Johnson inching ahead of Barnes in race for Wisconsin’s Senate seat

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Oct. 13, 2022

The two-term Republican incumbent has a slight edge less than a month out from Election Day.