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Jan 30, 2026

Toney outraises Kaul in attorney general race

Fond du Lac DA Eric Toney outraised Attorney General Josh Kaul in recent filings, intensifying the Wisconsin attorney general race ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Sep 18, 2025

Rebecca Taibleson faces scrutiny in 7th Circuit bid

Rebecca Taibleson defended her conservative record as critics question her political donations during her 7th Circuit Court nomination hearing.

Jul 21, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court race hits $115M spending record

Wisconsin’s 2025 Supreme Court race shattered records with $115M spent, driven by national money and Elon Musk’s $25M effort backing Brad Schimel.

Feb 25, 2025

Supreme Court candidates spar over Musk, Soros donations

The Democratic-backed candidate in a race that will determine whether liberals maintain their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decried Elon Musk's involvement, saying Tuesday that the world's wealthiest man was “trying to buy a seat on our Supreme Court."

Feb 20, 2025

Musk-backed group running ads for Schimel in Supreme Court race

A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is getting involved in a race that will determine the political direction of the highest court in one of the country's most important presidential battleground states.

Feb 11, 2025

Political parties, megadonors drop money on Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Billionaire megadonors are opening their wallets to influence the high-stakes race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Jan 29, 2025

Supreme Court candidate criticized for attending briefing with Democratic donors

The liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a "chance to put two more House seats in play," a move that Republicans say shows that she is committed to redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats.