Hamilton Political Tidbits – October 26, 2022

Historically, midterm elections in the first term of a presidency are rather textbook in nature. Whichever party has recently won the presidency tends to face an unfavorable electoral environment. Republicans appear to be positioned to easily win the U.S. House, and the cascade of recent polls show them having regained the lead in generic ballot tests.

This year’s gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Tony Evers and challenger Tim Michels, have made policy proposals and public statements on the campaign trail about issues involving environmental regulation and renewable energy development.

October has been the month for political debates in Wisconsin as candidates try to close the deal with voters in the final weeks before the general election on November 8. Read on for more information about the debates between candidates for statewide offices.

This year, seven study committees were established by the Joint Legislative Council with instructions to gather information and make policy recommendations that could be considered for adoption by the Wisconsin Legislature next year. Read on for updates from some of those committees.