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Elections

The 2026 election for Wisconsin governor begins with competitive primary campaigns

An open seat in Wisconsin's governor's office is setting up vigorous Democratic and Republican primaries in the 2026 election cycle, with candidates in both parties sharing thoughts about how they seek to win support from voters.

Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor face off in the 2026 election for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Marisa Wojcik and Rob Gundermann sit on wood chairs in front of the Here & Now set with a monitor showing a graphic with the words Rx Uncovered and Here & Now.

Politics

As data centers loom, ratepayers in Wisconsin still owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants

Politics

Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Politics

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

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Elections

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

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Social Issues

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

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Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

Politics

PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2025 highlights

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Rx Uncovered

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

Side-by-side images show Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor posing for portraits.

Elections

Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor face off in the 2026 election for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Rob Gundermann

Courts

Dugan resigns as judge after being convicted of obstruction

Rx Uncovered

Rob Gundermann on copay accumulator impacts on health costs

Economy

As data centers loom, ratepayers in Wisconsin still owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants

Politics

Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

Politics

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Elections

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

Social Issues

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

Politics

PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2025 highlights

Rx Uncovered

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

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