“Nothing is easy or not messy when it comes to election administration in Wisconsin.”

First up on today’s show, Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd learns about the latest drama surrounding the Wisconsin Elections Commission with Jessie Opoien, Capitol bureau chief at the Cap Times.

Then, we meet Mike Jacobs, who is running for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46.

Mike Jacobs currently serves on the Sun Prairie City Council, where he represents District 3. He has worked for University of Wisconsin Colleges since 1996. Previously, he served as assistant to the CEO and Director of Youth Services for the Milwaukee County Workforce Development Board. His platform includes prioritizing funding for education, broadband access, and environmental issues.

Wisconsin is holding its 2022 partisan primary election on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. You can learn more about upcoming elections and preview your ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

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