
The left’s megadonors have propelled state Democrats to dominate fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, they have been vastly outspent by billionaires on the political right.
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Based on political climate, district makeup and money, GOP candidates face an uphill climb against several La Crosse-area Democrats in the state Assembly, according to one expert.
Both parties are using a well-worn loophole – that the Legislature could close – to boost their candidate, creating a tsunami of advertising in the relatively small race.
Republican state Rep. Todd Novak is facing game warden Ben Gruber. Both have received more than $1 million from their parties through a loophole the Legislature could close. That cash…
Sheriff Wes Revels is running a write-in campaign to defeat his former jail sergeant Mike Krause, who won the primary. Krause declared himself independent of the U.S. in 2008.
Democrat Josh Kaul squeaked past his Republican challenger, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, winning by about 1% in 2022.
The son of a famous tech billionaire, a former U.S. Senate candidate, and the former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers have all given Crowley the maximum.