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Trump visits Wisconsin and 2026 candidates file for office
President Donald Trump campaigns in Chippewa County and candidates for governor and other races file nomination papers — Inside Wisconsin Politics consider what each means for the 2026 election cycle.
Thursday June 4, 2026
Polling the (failed) surplus deal, Tiffany’s stance on Trump
Voters support a surplus plan and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is asked about President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for governor.
Thursday May 28, 2026
The fallout from Wisconsin’s failed budget surplus deal
Candidates for governor are wrestling with the state's failed budget surplus deal — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines what the failure means for the 2026 elections and state government's bottom line.
Thursday May 21, 2026
How Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primaries are taking shape
The field of candidates in different Democratic primaries is growing, in races for Congress and the Legislature — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers how the 2026 election season is taking shape.
Thursday April 30, 2026
How much will endorsements matter in Wisconsin’s 2026 races?
What are the impacts of endorsements in the 2026 races for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District and governor? Inside Wisconsin Politics takes a look at how they can influence campaigns and voters.
Thursday April 23, 2026
Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape
Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the parties' strategies on a gerrymandering special session and discuss why so many Republican lawmakers are retiring. Plus, the governor’s race starts to take shape.
Thursday April 16, 2026
A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
The 2026 state Supreme Court election was a landslide victory for liberal candidate Chris Taylor — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers what it means for the midterm vote and future of the high court.
Thursday April 9, 2026
Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election
Judges reject a congressional redistricting case, the Trump administration seeks to block mail-in ballots and Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court election arrives — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines each.
Thursday April 2, 2026
Lawmaker retirements, online sports betting and data centers
The state Senate ends a session with lawmakers announcing retirements and weighing bills addressing online sports betting, UW athletes and data centers — Inside Wisconsin Politics breaks it down.
Thursday March 19, 2026
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