There is perhaps no more stressful job on election day than that of a county’s chief election officer in a state like Wisconsin. Our election results are not only expected to be close, but heavily scrutinized and likely contested. On November 4, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers welcomes two veteran local election chiefs on the day before […]

For those fed up with incessant election ads and breaking news, there is relief in sight – or is there? Although November 5 is just one week away no one can predict the outcome nor tell us when we will have final results. On October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features two Wisconsin experts to share […]

The Harris and Trump campaigns are making their final pitches to Wisconsin voters while campaign strategists hope their last minute gambles pay off as they attempt to reach that ever elusive undecided or unenthusiastic voter. Previously, we featured a Republican Party leader, and today on October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers is joined by Devin Remiker, Senior […]

Wisconsin is keeping pollsters scrambling in the final weeks of this election season. It’s anyone’s guess what 2024 will bring, other than a razor thin victory for either party. That’s why both campaigns are ramping up their efforts. We are sitting down with party strategists to understand what that looks like. On October 14, 2024, […]

Wisconsin homeowners and renters are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, an issue that has been forcing candidates for office from the local to federal level to propose solutions. So will the American Dream of home ownership remain out of reach for many state residents and will renters continue to spend a record percentage of their […]

It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]

Presidential candidates are making a big push for young voters this election, particularly in states with narrow margins like Wisconsin. Analysts say the youth vote alone could make the difference. But appealing to this diverse and sometimes fickle group can be a challenge. On September 23, 2024, young leaders from both parties join WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers […]

There is perhaps no issue that is more emotional or on which Wisconsinites are more deeply divided this election season than abortion. Polls show us the issue divides along partisan and gender lines and almost everyone has formed an opinion. On September 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured a conversation with two committed advocates with different […]

Wisconsin voters consistently rank the economy as the number one issue in this upcoming election. However, they disagree on which candidate would handle it better and which parts of the economy matter most. On September 9, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured two of Wisconsin’s leading economic experts to explain what voters should look for and how […]

On August 26, 2024, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Director of Strategic Partnerships Erin Richards @emrichards sat down with Luther Olsen, former Republican state Senator and CESA Statewide Network Liaison, and Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to discuss K-12 education issues on the campaign trail. (Brought to you by Nicolet National Bank). Additional coverage is […]