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National attention turns to Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
A nationwide showdown among establishment and insurgent candidates is defining the Democratic Party in 2026 — Inside Wisconsin Politics explores how this clash is playing out in the race for governor.
Thursday August 6, 2026
Mainstream Democrats pin hopes on David Crowley’s reboot campaign for governor
David Crowley suspended his campaign and then jumped back into the 2026 race for governor, receiving the backing of Gov. Tony Evers but with little time remaining to win over Democratic primary voters.
Tuesday August 4, 2026
Francesca Hong has defined Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old chef, bartender, state lawmaker and democratic socialist, has campaigned in the 2026 Democratic primary for governor on her own terms, and polling suggests her approach might just work.
Monday August 3, 2026
Wisconsin’s 2026 primary for governor gets shaken up again
Four candidates remain in the topsy-turvy 2026 Democratic primary for governor as Mandela Barnes ends his campaign — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers the state of the race in its closing days.
Thursday July 30, 2026
Chaos in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary race for governor
David Crowley re-entered the 2026 Democratic primary for governor and received an endorsement by Gov. Tony Evers — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines shifts in the campaign and what polls are showing.
Thursday July 23, 2026
Candidate lanes, campaign ads, ‘F-bombs’ and the 2026 race
The Democratic field for governor gets tighter, campaign ads roll out in primary races, and Vice President JD Vance visits Milwaukee — Inside Wisconsin Politics takes the temperature of the election.
Thursday July 9, 2026
Sparks fly in Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic governor primary
Candidates seek to set themselves apart from the pack with attacks and provocative podcast appearances — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for the Democratic governor nomination.
Thursday July 2, 2026
How socialism is affecting Wisconsin’s Democratic primaries
Wisconsin Democrats are wondering what socialist victories in New York could mean for the 2026 elections – Inside Wisconsin Politics explores whether the momentum could cross state lines.
Thursday June 25, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats make their cases in primary for governor
The seven Democrats running for Wisconsin governor are trying to separate themselves from the pack — Inside Wisconsin Politics takes stock of the race coming out of the 2026 state party convention.
Thursday June 18, 2026
Childcare subsidies, UW tuition hikes and a PFAS settlement
Aid for childcare providers is expiring, the Universities of Wisconsin raises tuition, and the state reaches a $10 million PFAS settlement — Inside Wisconsin Politics reviews a busy start to summer.
Tuesday June 9, 2026
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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