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How much will endorsements matter in Wisconsin’s 2026 races?

Inside Wisconsin Politics

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

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 marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

James is third Republican from a battleground Senate district to step aside, complicating GOP efforts to hold their slim majority.

Tuesday April 14, 2026


A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Inside Wisconsin Politics

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


Maria Lazar on her 2026 election loss and judicial politics

Elections

Maria Lazar on her 2026 election loss and judicial politics

Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Judge Maria Lazar discusses losing the 2026 race for the state Supreme Court, politics in judicial campaigns, and whether she would run again for the high court.

Wednesday April 8, 2026


Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Inside Wisconsin Politics

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


Why voters should follow Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court race

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why voters should follow Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court race

The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race has a lower profile than previous contests, but its outcome is still consequential — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.

Thursday March 26, 2026


The yellow Inside Wisconsin Politics logo, the Wisconsin Public Radio logo, the PBS Wisconsin logo, and a man in a tan blazer speaking into a microphone.

Inside Wisconsin Politics

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