Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of spring elections offered early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk in the early days of his new administration.
April 2, 2025
Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections Tuesday in two Florida congressional districts, bolstered by President Donald Trump's endorsement to fill vacant seats in reliably Republican strongholds.
April 2, 2025
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against powerful interests and cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years.
April 2, 2025
Wisconsin appeals court won't stop Musk's $1 million payments to voters after attorney general sues
A Wisconsin appellate court denied the state Democratic attorney general's request to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters at a rally planned for Sunday, just two days before a closely contested Supreme Court election.
March 29, 2025
Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
March 28, 2025
Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it 'corrupt'
Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million days before the conclusion of a fiercely contested state Supreme Court election that has broken spending records and become a referendum on Musk and the first months of President Donald Trump's administration.
March 27, 2025
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and political groups he backs are pouring millions of dollars into the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as the electric vehicle company sues to overturn a state law that prevents it from opening dealerships — a case that eventually could make its way to the high court.
March 26, 2025
South Dakota makes it tougher for recreational vehicle voters to participate in elections
In South Dakota, you will now need to live in the state for 30 consecutive days to be eligible to vote in the state's elections, thanks to a bill the governor signed into law on Tuesday.
March 26, 2025
Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day.
March 25, 2025
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
March 14, 2025
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday’s special election.
March 12, 2025
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
Uncertainty over the east metro seat prompted a dramatic boycott at the Capitol. Democrat David Gottfried is running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
March 8, 2025
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