Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin’s 1st

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Mail-in ballots, redistricting and a race in Wisconsin’s 1st

The U.S. Supreme Court maintains mail-in voting, the state Supreme Court considers redistricting and there's a race for the 1st Congressional District — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines each issue.

September 17, 2026

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin
David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is the Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin in 2026, discusses prominent issues in the race, from affordability to crime to voting.

September 16, 2026

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin
Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7th Congressional District, who is the Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin in 2026, discusses prominent issues in the race, from affordability to crime to voting.

September 15, 2026

An excavator sits in a driveway next to a stack of debris on landscape stones and a sidewalk along a road lined with two parallel wood power line poles, with multiple houses with damaged siding, roofs and windows across the street, with tree trunks shorn of branches and leaves in the background and a stack of sewer pipes on a driveway in the foreground.
An excavator sits in a driveway next to a stack of debris on landscape stones and a sidewalk along a road lined with two parallel wood power line poles, with multiple houses with damaged siding, roofs and windows across the street, with tree trunks shorn of branches and leaves in the background and a stack of sewer pipes on a driveway in the foreground.

Economy

Fox Cities businesses balance tornado relief with keeping their doors open

After an EF3 tornado struck the Fox Cities on July 27, small business owners put daily operations on hold and organized large-scale efforts to direct volunteers and donation requests — more than a month later, they're navigating how to continue helping while keeping their businesses afloat.

September 14, 2026 • Northeast Region

A U.S. flag is displayed on a flagpole in front of a stone masonry building with steps leading up to an entrance framed by a portico of columns upholding a pediment with sculptures of figures, with two painted metal lamp posts with two globes and a tree in the foreground.
A U.S. flag is displayed on a flagpole in front of a stone masonry building with steps leading up to an entrance framed by a portico of columns upholding a pediment with sculptures of figures, with two painted metal lamp posts with two globes and a tree in the foreground.

Courts

US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict how the U.S. Postal Service mails ballots cast in the November 2026 election, a decision that allows states — including Wisconsin — to continue using existing processes for voting.

September 14, 2026

Zac Schultz sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Andrew Mercil.
Zac Schultz sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Andrew Mercil.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Andrew Mercil, Josh Kaul, Eric Toney

Here's what guests on the Sept. 11, 2026 episode said about running for Wisconsin Attorney General and a U.S. Postal Service rule seeking to change its handling of absentee ballots.

September 14, 2026

Tom Tiffany shakes the hand of a firefighter wearing a station uniform, with three other firefighters standing in the background in front of an out-of-focus vehicle.
Tom Tiffany shakes the hand of a firefighter wearing a station uniform, with three other firefighters standing in the background in front of an out-of-focus vehicle.

Politics

Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in Lake Wausau

A plane carrying U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7th Congressional District, made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on approach to the Wausau Downtown Airport — Tiffany, who is the 2026 Republican candidate for governor, swam with the pilot to a sandbar where they were rescued by first responders.

September 13, 2026 • Northern Region

A still image shows Andrew Mercil seated in front of a turquoise wall decorated with certificates, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Menomonie,' 'Andrew Mercil' and 'Dunn County Clerk.'
A still image shows Andrew Mercil seated in front of a turquoise wall decorated with certificates, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Menomonie,' 'Andrew Mercil' and 'Dunn County Clerk.'

Elections

Andrew Mercil on uncertainty over mail-in ballots

Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil discusses how election officials in Wisconsin are preparing for changing federal policy on mail-in voting as absentee ballots for the 2026 election are sent to voters.

September 11, 2026

A still image shows Tommy Thompson standing in front of a building with tall windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Tommy Thompson' and 'Former Secretary of Health and Human Services.'
A still image shows Tommy Thompson standing in front of a building with tall windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Tommy Thompson' and 'Former Secretary of Health and Human Services.'

History

Tommy Thompson reflects on 9/11 attacks and response efforts

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Sec. Tommy Thompson shares memories of visiting New York City after 9/11 and responds to the release of documents about hazardous air quality near Ground Zero.

September 11, 2026

GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit
GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit

Inside Wisconsin Politics

GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit

Republicans try to fire up the base with a rare midterm convention — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why some Wisconsin Republicans joined the party while others stayed home.

September 10, 2026