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Apr 9, 2014

Attorney general candidate defends program for abusive parents (UPDATE)

As a candidate for state attorney general, Dane County's district attorney is getting his turn to take questions during a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon.

Mar 18, 2014

Happ picks up influential endorsement in AG race

Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Susan Happ has secured a key endorsement from an influential Democratic group.

Feb 19, 2014

Happ throws hat into attorney general race

A southeastern Wisconsin prosecutor has officially joined the race for attorney general.

Feb 12, 2014

AG candidate Richards offers populist tone

Democratic state Rep. Jon Richards pledges to be "the people's attorney general" if elected, and says he won't defend every state law if he thinks it violates the U.S. Constitution or goes against the wishes of the people.

Feb 10, 2014

AG candidate starts gay marriage petition

One Democratic candidate for Wisconsin attorney general is starting a petition calling on the Department of Justice to stop defending the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

Jan 31, 2014

GOP attorney general candidate has raised $176K (UPDATE)

Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Brad Schimel raised nearly $177,000 over the last half of 2013, easily outdistancing any of his three Democratic rivals, according to reports the candidates' campaigns released Friday.

Jan 30, 2014

AG candidate will report $92K on hand

Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Jon Richards plans to report he had about $90,000 in campaign funds at the end of 2013.

Jan 23, 2014

Jefferson County DA jumps into attorney general race

A southeastern Wisconsin prosecutor is getting into the attorney general's race.

Jan 8, 2014

AG hopeful cited for drunken driving in 1990 (UPDATE)

A Republican prosecutor looking to become Wisconsin's next attorney general was cited nearly 24 years ago for drunken driving, his campaign said Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2013

AG says he’s not positioned for higher office

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said he doesn't plan on running for higher office or joining a private law firm after he leaves office at the end of next year.

Nov 7, 2013

Dane County DA joins attorney general race (UPDATE)

The Democratic Dane County district attorney who unsuccessfully sued to stop Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining restrictions announced Thursday he is running for Wisconsin attorney general.

Oct 31, 2013

Democrat Taylor not running for attorney general

Democratic state Rep. Chris Taylor, of Madison, says she will not run for attorney general.

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