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Wisconsin’s election will go on Tuesday as planned, but not before several back-and-forth developments.
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Supreme Court blocks extended absentee voting in Wisconsin primary
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a plan to extend absentee voting in Wisconsin's spring primary by six days because of the coronavirus.
Gov. Evers suspends in-person voting for Tuesday's election, prompts Republicans to ask court to block order
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that he will suspend in-person voting for Tuesday's spring election, prompting Republicans to ask the state Supreme Court to block the order.
Legislature adjourns special session to delay spring election, set to reopen session on Wednesday
On Monday the Wisconsin state Assembly adjourned the special session to delay the election until Wednesday. A spokesperson for the Senate Majority Leader confirmed the state Senate has done the same.
Capitol reopens as legislature reconvenes for special session
The Wisconsin State Capitol building will be open Monday morning from 8 a.m. until one hour after the end of the state Legislature's special session.
Liberal groups: Allow extended voting in Wisconsin election
Democrats and liberal groups in Wisconsin are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to let stand a ruling that extends absentee voting in Tuesday's spring election.
‘Over our heads in chaos’: Wisconsin election in flux amid pandemic fears
Gov. Tony Evers calls the Legislature into special session Saturday, pushing for a delay and voting by mail; top GOP leaders say the majority will not go along
As states across the U.S. delay their primary elections in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin decided to stay the course — and found itself in complete disarray.
Special legislative session for election adjourned until Monday
State legislators held a special session Saturday afternoon that came to a quick end with a gavel-in and gavel-out.
Joe Biden says he informed Bernie Sanders he will begin the VP vetting process
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden says he has informed his Democratic rival for the nomination, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, that he is beginning the process of vetting potential vice presidential running mates.
Wisconsin GOP vows Supreme Court appeal on extended voting
Wisconsin Republicans say they're asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday's primary.
First Biden, now Sanders, endorse 2 school referendums
First Joe Biden, and now Bernie Sanders, is endorsing a pair of Wisconsin school district referendum votes that are on Tuesday's ballot.
Director of Marquette Law School Charles Franklin discusses new poll numbers
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin joins us with a look at the polls and how Wisconsinites are responding
Bernie Sanders endorses Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Judge Jill Karofsky for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Thursday.
Federal judge declines to move election, says new coronavirus cases from spring election on governor's, Legislature's hands
During a hearing Wednesday a federal judge said if anyone contracts COVID-19 during the spring election Tuesday, it will be on the governor's and legislature's hands, but he declined to change the date himself.
Federal judge declines moving primary date, says new coronavirus cases from election on governor's, Legislature's hands
During a hearing Wednesday a federal judge said if anyone contracts COVID-19 during the spring election Tuesday, it will be on the governor's and legislature's hands, but he declined to change the date himself.
Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Wisconsin to delay April 7 election
Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a statement Wednesday urging Wisconsin to delay its April 7 election.
Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period
Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders say that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits.
Evers to use members of Wisconsin National Guard to fill poll worker shortage
Gov. Tony Evers will use members of the Wisconsin National Guard to help fill the need for poll workers in the upcoming spring election, according to a brief filed in federal court, but the need will likely continue.
Spring election still scheduled to go on despite growing concerns from clerks, municipalities
Commissioners said with a severe shortage of poll workers and a record number of absentee ballot requests, clerks are struggling to meet deadlines and make elections run smoothly.
Wisconsin court tells clerk to take down voter ID advice
The conservative-leaning state Supreme Court has ordered a Democratic clerk to take down advice telling people seeking absentee ballots online how to get around voter ID requirements.
Biden endorses pair of Wisconsin school referendums
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden has come out in support of a pair of Wisconsin school district referendums, a week before the state's presidential primary election.
Democratic contributions help Karofsky outpace Kelly
New campaign finance reports show Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Jill Karofsky easily out-raised incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly over the last two months.
Municipalities lack enough workers for in-person voting
A new report indicates more than 100 municipalities lack enough poll workers to offer any in-person voting on Election Day.
Fitchburg in need of spring election staff after workers quit over COVID-19 concerns
As of now the spring general election is April 7 and that’s putting local municipalities in a tough spot.
