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Joe Handrick Analyzes First Day of Early In Person Absentee Voting
This analysis was posted on X and is based on the earlier data crunching done for Dairyland Sentinel, which can be seen, here. By Joe Handrick Here is the…

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Exploring Judge Schimel’s Path to Victory Based on Historical Spring Turnout Models
How the Spring Electorate Differences Impact Conservative Candidates’ Vote Targeting

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National Democrats Organize Massive Effort to Win One Wisconsin Supreme Court Race–Control of Congress on the Line
Unprecedented for a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

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The Left’s Alinsky Playbook Targets Musk to Crown Crawford, Control Court in Wisconsin
A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives column of personal opinion by Brian Fraley Originally published March 8, 2025 Wisconsin Democrats are leveraging Saul…

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Is Evers Helping Lay Groundwork for New Supreme Court Gerrymander of Congressional Maps for 2026?
A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives Column by Brian Fraley Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has intensified his criticism of President Donald Trump this month,…

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Kinser Edges Underly in DPI Race as School Choice Resonates, Poll Finds
Challenger Brittany Kinser holds a slight lead over incumbent Jill Underly in the race for Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction superintendent, with…

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Up for Grabs: Wisconsin Voters Show Limited Familiarity with Spring Election Candidates, Marquette Poll Finds
Less than a month before the April 1 election, most Wisconsin voters don’t know enough about the candidates for state Supreme Court or state superintendent…

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Wisconsin Election Returns Reveal a Brand New WOW
Wisconsin’s rural northern counties now a powerhouse for the state’s GOP

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School Choice Is On The Ballot
By George Mitchell, A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives Column Wisconsin’s pioneering school choice programs are effectively on the April ballot. Opponents…

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Crawford Slammed for Outrageous Claims in Supreme Court Campaign, Office of Lawyer Regulation Could Also Weigh In
Crawford Campaign Accusation That Rival Has Been “Bought Off” Is Possible Violation of Rules of Professional Conduct

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Could Flip Control of U.S. House to Democrats
The April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election has taken on national significance, with Democratic donors, activists and the national grassroots organization…

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National Organization, Swing Left, Mobilizes Its Network of 1 million Grassroots Members To “Prevent a MAGA Takeover of Wisconsin’s Highest Court”
Swing Left, a national group focused on mobilizing grassroots volunteers and donors to elect Democrats, announced its involvement in the April 1 Wisconsin…

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DPI Superintendent Candidate Brittany Kinser, In Her Own Words
The current Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, faces two challengers on February 18th. She is being challenged…

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Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Falls Short in DNC Chair Election
In a closely watched race to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler’s bid for the position ended in…

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Institute for Reforming Government: Poll: Schimel Has Early Edge in Supreme Court Race
Brad Schimel leads the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by five points, according to a poll released by the Institute for Reforming Government. Schimel, a…

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Dairyland Sentinel Has a Dozen Questions for DPI Candidates, Will Publish Answers Upon Receipt
The current Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, faces two challengers on February 18th. She is being challenged…

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Senator Bradley: I and 81 % of Americans Agree on Photo ID for Voting
By Senator Julian Bradley A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives Column In the lead up to last November’s election, we were reminded on an almost daily basis of…

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Former Teacher and Principal Brittany Kinser Launches First Video in Campaign for State Schools’ Superintendent
Education reformer Brittany Kinser has launched her first video in her campaign for Secretary of the Department of Public instruction. Kinser has experience…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Susan Crawford’s Fundraising Platform Under Investigation in Congress, Several States
1.11.25 Judge Susan Crawford is using a controversial online platform, currently under investigation in Congress and several states, to raise millions of…

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Robin Vos, Victorious. Again.
Monday, January 6, 2025 In the last few years, a primary challenge, two recalls, a third party candidate and a much publicized coup all fizzled. Rep. Robin…
