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Election denial and Wisconsin's 2026 races for governor, AG

The candidates for governor and attorney general in Wisconsin speak to ongoing pushes by President Donald Trump for a larger federal role in administering the 2026 midterms as voters hit the polls.

By Zac Schultz | Here & Now

October 16, 2026

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