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Tony Evers and GOP clash over Republican coronavirus legislation, which would give state budget committee power to cut spending

Wisconsin State Journal, April 8, 2020

‘Three large tubs’: Reports of missing absentee ballots pile up

Wisconsin State Journal, April 8, 2020

Bernie Sanders ends presidential run, clearing way for Biden’s nomination

Madison.com, April 8, 2020

Unofficial turnout numbers released by Wisconsin counties, cities

WMTV, April 8, 2020

Polls close in Wisconsin, but we won’t know election results until next week

The Capital Times, April 8, 2020

Madison has 66 polling sites on Election Day, Milwaukee has five. What’s the deal?

The Capital Times, April 7, 2020

Preliminary voter turnout numbers not yet released, clerks say there was a steady flow of voters

WAOW, April 7, 2020

Rain, hail, lawsuits and the coronavirus fail to halt Wisconsin election

Politico, April 7, 2020

Wisconsinites head to polls for one-of-its kind, pandemic-scrambled election

Wisconsin State Journal, April 7, 2020

Statewide election back on after Wisconsin, U.S. supreme courts take action

Wisconsin State Journal, April 7, 2020

Wisconsin’s election clash is a warning for November

NBC News, April 6, 2020

Supreme Court blocks Wisconsin from extending absentee voting deadline

The Hill, April 6, 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks governor’s effort to delay primary

The Hill, April 6, 2020

Tony Evers postpones statewide election until June 9, GOP leaders promise to challenge the order

Wisconsin State Journal, April 6, 2020

GOP-led Legislature refuses proposal to eliminate in-person voting in Tuesday’s election

Wisconsin State Journal, April 6, 2020

Thousands of Wisconsin volunteers for Trump, Sanders and Biden campaigns use virtual methods to reach voters during coronavirus pandemic

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 6, 2020

Wisconsin special session to stop in-person voting resumes Monday

WKOW, April 6, 2020

Joe Biden raises idea of holding virtual DNC convention

WISN 12, April 5, 2020

Republicans send Gov. Evers letter on how to spend federal stimulus dollars

WKOW, April 5, 2020

Wisconsin mayors implore top health official to ‘step up’ and shut down primary

Politico, April 5, 2020

Wisconsin leaders split on going ahead with primary election

WISN 12, April 5, 2020

Wisconsin GOP leaders take no action on election changes, seek to block absentee balloting extension

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4, 2020

Wisconsin Republicans say they will ask Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting

The Hill, April 4, 2020

Wisconsin primary to go forward Tuesday even as coronavirus all but shutters the U.S.

Politico, April 4, 2020

Tony Evers calls in Legislature on Saturday to enact all mail-in spring election

Wisconsin State Journal, April 3, 2020

Judge rules again: Tuesday’s election results can’t be revealed until April 13

Wisconsin State Journal, April 3, 2020

Rep. Ron Kind endorses Joe Biden

La Crosse Tribune, April 3, 2020

2 candidates line up for Assembly seat being vacated by Chris Taylor

Wisconsin State Journal, April 3, 2020

‘This is a mess’: Wisconsin election officials say absentee ballot deadline extension could throw off results

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 3, 2020

‘Ill-advised’ election to go on amid COVID-19 pandemic, judge says, but some absentee ballot rules rolled back

Wisconsin State Journal, April 3, 2020

Wisconsin Democrats apoplectic over governor’s handling of Tuesday primary

Politico, April 2, 2020

2020 Democratic National Convention postponed until August

Milwaukee Business News, April 2, 2020

State Sen. Jennifer Shilling will not seek another term after two decades in office

Wisconsin State Journal, April 2, 2020

Democrats to delay convention until August

The Hill, April 2, 2020

Tony Evers releases second package of relief measures as GOP lawmakers say they’re moving forward on their own bill

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 1, 2020

Bernie Sanders calls for ‘delay’ in Tuesday’s Wisconsin election, adds his endorsement of school referendums

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 1, 2020

Wisconsin Dems split with governor, support postponing Tuesday elections

Politico, April 1, 2020

Coronavirus turned the 2020 presidential race upside down, but not in Wisconsin

Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2020

Evers, GOP leaders, signal movement toward state COVID-19 legislation

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 1, 2020

Marquette poll: Wisconsinites largely support COVID-19 actions, Biden sees boost

The Capital Times, April 1, 2020

Wisconsin Republicans: COVID-19 package in progress, unclear when action will come

The Capital Times, April 1, 2020

Wisconsin governor deploys National Guard to help at polls

The Daily Reporter, April 1, 2020

Marquette poll shows 9% unemployment, support for COVID-19 measures

Wisconsin State Journal, April 1, 2020

Biden: Difficult to imaging having Democratic convention as scheduled

Politico, April 1, 2020

Coronavirus crashes the Wisconsin primary

Politico, March 31, 2020

Virus shifts Nygren’s political plans

Eagle Herald, March 31, 2020

Tony Evers requests presidential disaster declaration in response to COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

Wisconsin State Journal, March 31, 2020

Nearly 60% of municipalities don’t have enough poll workers ahead of April 7 election

Wisconsin State Journal, March 31, 2020

‘I don’t think you really can’ make the election safe: Wisconsin gears up for next primary amid coronavirus

ABC News, March 31, 2020

Tony Evers calls for agreement on emergency legislation as unemployment claims skyrocket amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, March 31, 2020

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