American politician and educator, governor of Wisconsin since 2019
Georgia's Legislature has extended the deadline to replace the QR-code-based vote tallying system to January 1, 2028, while creating a committee to set requirements for a new system. The measure pauses the July 1 deadline and outlines funding and implementation for 2028. The change comes as elections officials prepare for the 2028 cycle.
Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez has fired her campaign manager after discovering miscounted contributions and expenses, revealing the campaign is underfunded ahead of Wisconsin’s August 11 primary. She says she will move forward and correct the records, with endorsements shifting as the race tightens.
Wisconsin’s governor race enters a new phase as Gov. Tony Evers endorses Milwaukee County Executive Nikiu Crowley, boosting his bid after a surprise departure by Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Crowley, who has paused his campaign, is re-entering a crowded Democratic primary to face Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys and Joel Brennan ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
The Madison Police Department is under state investigation after a man in his 30s was shot and killed by a veteran officer during a bicycle pursuit and knife confrontation. Four officers have been placed on administrative leave as protests erupt and questions about body-camera policy rise anew.
A Dane County judge has ruled that voters who already cast absentee ballots for a candidate who has dropped out cannot change their ballots. The decision comes as more than 100,000 absentee ballots have been returned and court action looms ahead of the Aug. 11 primary, with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley among the affected candidates. The ruling preserves a guidance by the Wisconsin Elections Commission which prohibits ballot spoiling after submission, a practice that dates to a 2022 lawsuit.
A tornado has struck the Fox Cities region in Wisconsin, impacting Appleton, Menasha and Neenah. Officials say the tornado traveled about 12 miles, caused widespread damage to roofs, power lines and vehicles, and prompted shelter openings. Despite the scale of damage, there have been no confirmed deaths or missing persons as crews continue assessments.