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thebadgerproject.org$3.5 M & counting: Parties dump millions into race for SW Wisconsin Senate seat that pays $64k per yearBoth parties are using a well-worn loophole to boost their candidate with extraordinary sums, leading to a tsunami of political advertising for the relatively little race.

Both parties are using a well-worn loophole to boost their candidate with extraordinary sums, leading to a tsunami of political advertising for the relatively little race....

thebadgerproject.orgIncumbent Kaul slightly outraising Toney in rematch for Wisconsin AGDemocrat Josh Kaul squeaked past his Republican challenger, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, winning by about 1% in 2022.

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"Lynn Schusterman, the billionaire widow of oil billionaire Charles Schusterman who frequently donates to Dem candidates, gave Kaul the max, as has her daughter, Stacy Schusterman. And he has received tens of thousands from labor unions." #wipolitics

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wislawjournal.comKaul outraises Toney in Wisconsin attorney general race - Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & ResourcesJosh Kaul outraises Eric Toney in Wisconsin's 2026 attorney general race, collecting nearly $1.8 million compared with Toney's $1.4 million ahead of Nov. 3.

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thebadgerproject.orgMonroe Co Sheriff unretires to oppose ex-employee he says is unqualifiedSheriff 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.

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, in 2022....

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thebadgerproject.orgTop donors to Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for Wisconsin governorThe Uihleins, Diane Hendricks and her son, and the family that owns Jack Link's have all given Tiffany the maximum.

The Uihleins, Diane Hendricks and her son, and several members of the family that owns Jack Link's have all given Tiffany the maximum. #wipolitics #DavidCrowley #Election2026 #Wisconsin #Midterms

thebadgerproject.orgTop donors to David Crowley, Dem candidate for Wisconsin governorThe 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.

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. #wipolitics #DavidCrowley #Election2026 #Wisconsin #Midterms

thebadgerproject.orgTop donors to David Crowley, Democratic candidate for governorSee the list of donors who have given Crowley $20,000, the maximum allowed by Wisconsin campaign finance law.

See the list of donors who have given Crowley $20,000, the maximum allowed by Wisconsin campaign finance law....

thebadgerproject.orgMax donors to Rep. Tom Tiffany, Republican candidate for governorSee the list of donors who have given Tiffany $20,000, the maximum allowed by Wisconsin campaign finance law.

See the list of donors who have given Tiffany $20,000, the maximum allowed by Wisconsin campaign finance law....

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thebadgerproject.orgUPDATE: Uihleins, Hendricks flood Wisconsin GOP with cash thru loopholeState Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors.

State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors so far. #wipolitics

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wisconsinwatch.orgTom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he vows to certify Wisconsin’s 2028 results.Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state’s 2028 election. “I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsi…

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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany supported efforts to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 presidential victory. Now, as the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, he says: "In 2028, I'll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin," @thebadgerproject.org reports. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisc...

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State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors. #wipolitics #Wisconsin #Election2026 #MidtermElections

State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors. #wipolitics

State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors. #wipolitics

thebadgerproject.org"Joe Biden won." - Rep. Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. What could a Gov. Tiffany do in 2028?Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state's 2028 election. "I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin,"...

Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state’s 2028 election. “I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin,” he said. #wipolitics

State Democrats have dominated fundraising in recent years. But in 2026, its heavy hitters have been vastly outspent by the state’s Republican megadonors....

thebadgerproject.orgRep. Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election. What could a Gov. Tiffany do in 2028?Tom Tiffany supported President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. As governor, he would play a key role in Wisconsin's 2028 presidential election.

Tom Tiffany supported President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. As governor, he would play a key role in Wisconsin's 2028 presidential election....

antigotimes.comGun found in Antigo courthouse renews security/cost debate in rural Wisconsin - Antigo TimesSeveral courthouses in north-central Wisconsin do not screen people coming into the building for weapons, an investigation by The Badger Project has found. A firearm discovered recently in one of &he...

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newmedia-wi.comGun in courthouse renews security, cost debate | NEW Media Inc.

The Shawano Leader, Oconto County Times Herald, and Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News ran one of our recent stories.

thebadgerproject.orgEx-Columbia Co Sheriff’s deputy pleads not guilty to drug chargesAustin Sukowatey is facing charges after an investigation alleged he illegally shipped prescription drugs to his home in Montello in Marquette County.

Austin Sukowatey is facing charges after an investigation alleged he illegally shipped prescription drugs to his home in Montello in Marquette County....

wausaupilotandreview.comGun found in courthouse renews security/cost debate in rural Wisconsin - Wausau Pilot & ReviewA gun found hidden inside the Langlade County Courthouse has renewed debate over security at rural Wisconsin courthouses, where screening visitors can carry significant costs.

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wislawjournal.comGun discovery raises Wisconsin courthouse security concerns - Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & ResourcesA gun found in the Langlade County Courthouse is raising concerns about courthouse security and the cost of weapon screening in rural Wisconsin.

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A firearm recently discovered in the Langlade County Courthouse is highlighting the lack of security in rural public buildings. But local officials are reluctant to pass the high cost of upgrades on to taxpayers. More from @thebadgerproject.org: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/09/many...

wisconsinwatch.orgMany rural Wisconsin courthouses lack weapon screening. A hidden gun highlights the issue.Several courthouses in the northern Wisconsin do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, The Badger Project found. But adding scanning machines would cost a lot.

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headspringis.comDeputies driving squads to homes outside Waupaca County are the sheriff’s call - HeadspringISThe central Wisconsin sheriff’s office has 50 take-home vehicles, nine of which travel beyond the county, Sheriff Tim Wilz says. The take-home policy is excessive and should be reined in, a contender ...

19 Sept

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thebadgerproject.orgAt least 9 Waushara Co Sheriff’s employees donated to GOP candidateSgt. Zach Gunderson was the winner of the Republican Party’s primary for Waushara County Sheriff. He faces a write-in Democratic challenger in the November general election.

17 Sept

Sgt. Zach Gunderson was the winner of the Republican Party’s primary for Waushara County Sheriff. He faces a write-in Democratic challenger in the November general election....

hngnews.comColumbia County deputy sued, accused of unconstitutionally delaying traffic stopsBrendan Cutrell, a deputy and police chief in central Wisconsin, is being sued in federal court for three different traffic stops his accusers say violated their constitutional rights.

17 Sept

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thebadgerproject.orgWisconsin police chief sued, accused of unconstitutionally delaying traffic stopsA sheriff's deputy and small-town police chief, Brendan Cutrell, is the subject of three federal lawsuits alleging he violated the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals he pulled over.

15 Sept

A sheriff's deputy and small-town police chief, Brendan Cutrell, is the subject of three federal lawsuits alleging he violated the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals he pulled over....

racinecountyeye.comEx-Racine Co Sheriff's investigator pleads guilty, gets jail time in wife abuse caseFormer Racine County Sheriff's investigator Jonathan Bechman pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors in a domestic abuse case and was sentenced to six months in jail.

14 Sept

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wausaupilotandreview.comEx-Racine Co Sheriff’s investigator pleads guilty, gets jail time in wife abuse case - Wausau Pilot & ReviewBy Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT Jonathan Bechman, an ex-investigator for the Racine County Sheriff's Office, got six months in jail after he

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thebadgerproject.orgGun found in courthouse renews security/cost debate in rural WisconsinSeveral courthouses in the northern part of the state do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, a review by The Badger Project found. Adding scanning machines would cost these counties hundreds of thousands of dollars.

11 Sept

Several courthouses in the northern part of the state do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, a review by The Badger Project found. Adding scanning machines would cost these counties hundreds of thousands of dollars....

thebadgerproject.orgSauk Co Jail inmate charged with sexual assault, accused of raping cellmateThe suspect says the man making the accusation was trying to avoid deportation. The Sauk County Jail assists other law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known...

10 Sept

The suspect says the man making the accusation was trying to avoid deportation. The Sauk County Jail assists other law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as #ICE, by holding inmates.

thebadgerproject.orgSauk Co Jail inmate charged with sexual assault, accused of raping cellmateThe suspect says the man making the claim was in the country illegally. The Sauk County Jail assists other law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as I.C.E., with holding inmates.

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The suspect says the man making the claim was in the country illegally. The Sauk County Jail assists other law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as I.C.E., with holding inmates....