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State Supreme Court balance at stake in Wisconsin

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Former justice, three circuit court judges vying for open seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Jennifer Dorow, Daniel Kelly, Everett Mitchell, and Janet Protasiewicz are running in the nonpartisan primary for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Feb. 21, 2023. The filing deadline is Jan. 3. A nonpartisan general election will be held on April 4.

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Energy firm workers donate to charity that helped colleague’s daughter

WORKERS at a north-east energy company have donated £1500 to a sensory charity that supported a staff member’s young child who has a visual…

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Wisconsin parade crash case an issue in Supreme Court race

The judge who oversaw the trial of a man convicted of killing six people when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade last year says national exposure and encouragement she got for her handling of the case is not why she is running for a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court…

The Independent UK

Parade crash judge mulls Wisconsin Supreme Court run

Wisconsin Judge Jennifer Dorow drew fan mail and gifts from people who admired her handling of the often disruptive actions of a man on trial for killing six people by driving through a Christmas parade

The Independent UK

Democrats surprise Republicans in battleground Wisconsin

Democrats outperformed expectations in battleground Wisconsin in Tuesday’s midterm, leaving Republicans shocked at the narrower than expected win by two-term incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson and a further eroding of support in reliably conservative Milwaukee suburbs

The Independent UK

Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas

Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and three in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats haven’t been elected to either court since the late 1990s.

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In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is asking voters in his state to worry about Republican Tim Michels

The Independent UK

Nicholas Goldberg: Where have all the English majors gone?

It's not exactly news that the humanities are in decline and college students are turning toward skills-based and career-focused fields of study.

Los Angeles Times

What to know before voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges

Texans will vote on three seats for the state’s highest criminal court in November. Here’s what the court does, who is running for office and what issues candidates are running on.

The Texas Tribune

Perth and Kinross Council faces £30 million funding shortfall due to Covid, Brexit and the global energy crisis

The council's Medium-Term Financial Plan 2023–29 saw the most pessimistic prediction at a whopping £42.1 million reduction

Daily Record

Wisconsin governor challenged to stop all inmate paroles

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is calling on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state, even though a governor can’t unilaterally order them to stop and some paroles are mandated by law

The Independent UK

Pay deal could place a further £1.6 million pressure on Perth and Kinross Council budget

Perth and Kinross Council already currently faces a projected £2 million overspend on this year's revenue budget

Daily Record

Minneapolis teacher contract race language ignites firestorm

When Minneapolis teachers settled a 14-day strike earlier this year, they celebrated a groundbreaking provision in their new contract that was meant to shield teachers of color from traditional seniority-based layoffs

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 34

August 11, 2022

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Tim Michels wins Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor

Tim Michels defeated Adam Fischer, Rebecca Kleefisch, and Timothy Ramthun in Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial primary on August 9, 2022. Based on unofficial results, Michels received 47.1% of the vote and Kleefisch received 42.5%. Kleefisch and Michels received the most media attention and endorsements. Governor Tony Evers (D) is running for…

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Trump and Pence choose sides in the contentious GOP primary for Wisconsin governor

Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor between Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch could determine the future of the GOP in the state and whether the party can defeat Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground

Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday

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The Independent UK

What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primaries

The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence

The Independent UK

Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson

Support has coalesced around Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to be the Democratic choice to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race

The Independent UK

Trump ally takes on Walker protégé in Wis. governor's race

Republican hopes to reclaim a crucial governor’s seat in swing-state Wisconsin this year long appeared to rest on Rebecca Kleefisch

The Independent UK

Michels goes after Kleefisch in Wisconsin governor's race

Days after saying that running negative ads is “just bad policy” and politicians who do that are “losing,” the Wisconsin Republican candidate for governor backed by Donald Trump has launched his first attack ad against his primary opponent

The Independent UK

Pence touts Wisconsin GOP governor candidate Kleefisch

Former Vice President Mike Pence is campaigning with his pick in battleground Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial primary, calling Rebecca Kleefisch “a proven conservative” as she faces an opponent endorsed by Donald Trump

McClatchy Washington Bureau

National interest in DeSantis surges, sparking new round of presidential buzz

WASHINGTON — Ron DeSantis insists he’s focused only on trying to win his reelection race for governor this year.

Ballotpedia

Four candidates running in Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin

Adam Fischer, Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels, and Timothy Ramthun are running in the Republican primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022. Kleefisch and Michels have received the most media attention and endorsements.

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