Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, speaks during the State of Black and Brown Wisconsin Address at the state Capitol in Madison in 2018. Levy and another candidate, Peter Lumaj, have been Trump loyalists on the campaign trail. In 2018, he weighed a race against Baldwin but backed off. Before his political involvement, he worked for American Family Insurance. Is JP Morgans Purchase of Failed Bank From FDIC a Government Bailout? She has already racked up public safety endorsements, earning endorsements from the majority of Wisconsins sheriffs and major law enforcement associations. In the Vukmir race, Vukmir had the major political endorsements by and large and Nicholson ran as an outsider. Democrat Gov. Under a Republican governor, Democrats would not have the votes to stop the GOP agenda heading into the 2024 presidential election in the battleground state President Joe Biden narrowly won. He was boosted by third-party groups backed in particular by Richard Uihlein, an Illinois businessman. Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels leads the rest of the field, though Omar has doubled him in fundraising this election cycle. When asked at a town hall on if they would support Trump if he runs in 2024, neither Kleefisch nor Michels would commit to doing so. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he and his family now live in Delafield. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Decertifying the 2020 results in Wisconsin is not legally possible. What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? Democrats and experts have expressed concern that with Michels in charge, Republicans could successfully change the states election laws in a way that would help clear a path for Trump in a close 2024 presidential election in the state. Submit application to: Evers' win keeps a Democrat in the top job in the crucial swing state for another four years and signals that voters there rejected a candidate, in Michels, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, despite political headwinds that made Evers one of the most vulnerable incumbent governors in the nation. Governor campaign", "David Bowen announces bid for lieutenant governor", "Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Lancaster Mayor David Varnam was the first Republican to enter the lieutenant governor race. In Wisconsin where an 1849 state law banning abortion in almost all cases went back into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June the candidates competing visions on abortion was certain to have a direct impact on the ability of women to seek abortion health care in the state. But the trendlines for the GOP arent promising there either. ", Taylor said when she decided to run, one of her first phone calls was to Evers, with whom she said she has enjoyed working on education, equity and inclusion issues.. I'm going to stop it," he added. This was also the first gubernatorial election in the state since 1998 in which the winning candidate was of a different party than the winner of the concurrent U.S. Senate election. Trump won the district by 15 points. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, and Joe Lombardo, the Las Vegas-area sheriff who was endorsed by Donald Trump. As it stands, Wisconsin imposes a higher income tax rate than all neighboring states, including Illinois, which levies a 4.95% flat income tax. In the primary for Wisconsin governor, Trump endorsed construction executive Tim Michels over Rebecca Kleefisch, who was lieutenant governor under former Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. I received a BAfrom the University of Minnesota (where I met my wife, Jessie), In the private sector, I am a management consultant, serving a variety of clients across varied, industries. Milwaukee Press Club 'Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism' 2020 & 2021 Award Winners, He's In: Kevin Nicholson Will Run for Governor. Lt. Gov. Senator Elizabeth Warren visits UW campus for early voting rally", "Early Vote Event w. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Gov. Kevin Nicholson (@KevinMNicholson) January 16, 2022, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." State Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, on Monday became the first Democratic candidate to enter the race for lieutenant governor, pledging to build bridges between urban and rural Wisconsin communities. The Madison businessman has run once before for U.S. Senate. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. In 2018, current Governor Tony Evers won by less than 30,000 votes. The primary election is on Feb. 21, 2023, with two candidates moving on to run in the spring election on April 4, 2023. At the rally, Michels reiterated that he would dissolve the state's elections commission, which Kleefisch also supports. Who's running for president in 2024? Honor those who have served. MADISON, Wis. Seventeen months out from the 2022 midterm elections, the field of candidates is slowly starting to form in what political analysts expect will be several highly-contested statewide races. "We should not be having this conversation 21 months after the election. Rebecca Kleefisch announces run for governor with criticism of COVID-19 shutdowns", "Former GOP lieutenant governor launches bid to oust Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Nicholson has said he's considering a bid for governor or U.S. Senate in 2022 if U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson decides not to seek another term. The last notable House special election for Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's seat in Nebraska's 1st District was much closer than national Republicans were expecting, in part due to backlash from Democrats in the immediate wake of the Dobbs decision. Tony Evers is seen as vulnerable because of his lockdown measures, inept handling of unemployment benefits, and weak response to the Kenosha riots, among other issues. Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig took a major step toward running for governor on Monday, forming a committee to explore a 2024 Democratic gubernatorial bid. The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. Our elections have a history of going deep into the night, early into the morning, and sometimes being recounted, said UW-Madison Political Science professor Michael Wagner, only half-joking. Appointed to Wisconsin Board of Veteran Affairs; served 2013 - 2017. Invalid password or account does not exist. We could see one of the people who we think might run for the Governor in Wisconsin shift to the Senate, Wagner said. His instincts are awful and his policies are Nicholsons entrance into the race is certainly going to make it more interesting. Still, it's a point of difference between her and Michels, who both cast doubt on the 2020 election results and are in a tight matchup to take on Democratic incumbent Governor Tony Evers this November. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor, Jon Husted, has expressed interest in running. According to the Journal Sentinel, Nicholsons parents and brother donated to Baldwins campaign and Nicholson was a former president of the College Democrats of America who supported abortion rights during a speech at the 2000 Democratic Convention. This also caused controversy among Republicans during the Vukmir race and is certain to come up again, although Nicholsons group supports pro-life issues, including helping groups that offer pregnancy resources to help women choose life. Tony Evers of Wisconsin and his Republican challenger, Tim Michels, clashed in a debate Friday night over the swing states election administration, as During the lieutenant governor campaign, Kleefisch said that there was no consensus that people have caused climate change. And she told a Christian radio program that extending domestic partner benefits to gay state employees could lead to approving marriage to dogs or furniture. Voelkel was also on the campaign team for Johnsons 2016 reelection victory, and served as the senators communication director for four years. Tony Evers in a contest that could reshape elections in the marquee battleground. Political newcomers Jonathan Wichmann, Leonard Larson Jr., Adam Fischer and James Kellen have also filed paperwork to run as Republicans. First published on August 8, 2022 / 11:10 PM. Thats their legacy and thats why we need to turn the page. Aaron Navarro is a digital reporter covering politics. If Johnson doesnt run, it scrambles other politicians calculations, Franklin explained. The primary has also divided Republicans in the state over one issue: whether President Biden's win in 2020 can be "decertified.". Nicholson has said that he became more conservative as he aged, had a family, and served in combat through the U.S. military. Tony Evers in November. Why? I am a husband and father, a native Wisconsinite, Marine Corps veteran, private sector, businessman, and the founder and former volunteer president of No Better Friend Corp. Iearned a Masters of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government and aMasters of Business Administration from Dartmouth Tuck School of Business. the Journal Sentinel reported at the time. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia Republican Gov. 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Hagedorn died of cancer in February. Taylor has held the District 4 Senate seat representing portions of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Glendale and Shorewood since 2005, and served in the Assembly for two years before that. The governor of Wisconsin is responsible for ensuring that the laws of Wisconsin are carried out ( 4), and is also required to "communicate to the legislature, at every session, the condition of the state, and recommend such matters to them for their consideration as he may deem expedient." WebGeneral election for Governor of Wisconsin Incumbent Tony Evers defeated Tim Michels, Joan Ellis Beglinger (Unofficially withdrew), and Seth Haskin in the general election for Governor of Wisconsin on November 8, 2022. A Mukwonago native, Voelkel worked on former Gov. 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The phone number is for verification purposes only. The Madison businessman has run once before for U.S. Senate. The sum total of his experiences in the Marine Corps, in combat, and in business have made Kevin a strong advocate for common sense, conservative principles., Wisconsin Right Now is a Wisconsin-focused news platform with breaking news & some opinion. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kleefisch promised to hire 1,000 more police officers, ban sanctuary cities, send the National Guard to secure the U.S. southern border, expand the private school choice program and keep elections safe and secure. Thats why Im running for Governor. Its time to turn the page and move forward. I am married with three children (15, 12, and 8 years old.). Sen. Patrick Testin, R- Stevens Point, is a two-term senator representing central Wisconsin's 24th District and the current Senate president pro-tempore. Weve also learned from a source that Nicholson would not exit the race even if a Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement went to Kleefisch and would leave the ultimate decision in the race to primary voters. State Rep. Timothy Ramthun Running for Governor Urban Milwaukee We Are Blocking Your Ad Blocker We respect that you don't want to see ads, so we have a solution - Become a Member. On election fraud, Evers has repeatedly said that the 2020 vote in the state was safe and secure and has frequently boasted of how he has vetoed numerous bills and would continue to do so if he won re-election supported by the GOP-led Legislature that aim to change the states election laws. For the first time in more than half a century, a Wisconsin governor will seek reelection without the sitting lieutenant governor in 2022.. Taylor, an attorney, served on the Legislature's powerful Joint Finance Committee for more than a decade and briefly served as its co-chair in 2012. Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig took a major step toward running for governor on Monday, forming a committee to explore a 2024 Democratic gubernatorial bid. Mandela Barnes, a progressive who effectively won his Democratic Senate primary when his top three opponents all dropped out of the race and endorsed him. Former President Trump said on Saturday that he was trying to persuade former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) to enter Wisconsins 2022 gubernatorial race. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor, Jon Husted, has expressed interest in running. In a 2016 Greenwich Time opinion piece, Levy once described Trump as "vulgar, ill-mannered and disparages those whom he cannot intimidate.". On the Republican side, accountant Ericka Redic and Anya Tynio. What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? / CBS News. Adam Fischer is an unfamiliar name to most Republicans in Wisconsin. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota's 5th District, faces four primary challengers. Tommy Thompsons 2012 Senate campaign and then-Gov. I have a track record of accomplishment outside of government and politics. Was it rigged? The seat leans Republican, but in the special election, turnout may be strong for Democratic candidate Jeff Ettinger. 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There's still plenty of time for the campaign to heat up, with the primary election set for Aug. 9, 2022, and the general on Nov. 8, 2022. The elephant in the room when it comes to endorsements, though, is Trump: What would he do? We all feel it: our society is off kilter. Semper Fi. Tony Evers has won re-election to a second term, NBC News projects, narrowly defeating Republican businessman Tim Its never too early to register to vote! Tony Evers has taken us down a one-way street to big government, and thats a road we dont want to go down, Voelkel said in a video announcing his candidacy. If it is deemed necessary, the governor may also convene extraordinary sessions of the state legislature. ", "During Wisconsin stop, Obama says Evers, Barnes will 'fight for you', "Pocan warns more riding on Wisconsin for Dems than any other state", "Evers, Democrats rally support as campaign goes full swing", "Evers, Rodriguez, Kaul campaign in Sun Prairie", "Gov. Another possibility is Attorney General Josh Kaul, who Wagner said has already proven he can win a statewide election. As Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes ran for the U.S. Senate in the concurrent election, a new Democratic running mate, state assemblywoman Sara Rodriguez, was nominated in the partisan primary. WebGovernor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Treasurer Tim Michels defeated Adam Fischer, Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, and Timothy Ramthun in I'm interested in running for this office. Rebecca Kleefisch launched her campaign for governor on Thursday by likening herself to former President Donald Trump and deriding the Democratic incumbent as a weak failure. Mandela Barnes who is a frontrunner in the crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is the first lieutenant governor to not run for reelection with a sitting governor since the state constitution was amended in 1967 to pair the offices as a joint ticket. What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? Kleefisch took aim at Evers immediately, accused him of siding with rioters and not doing more to quell violence that erupted last summer in Kenosha after Jacob Blake, a Black man, was shot by police. In Georgia, Pence backed incumbent Gov. Link Copied! We won't share it with anyone else. Its website promises to move the conservative movement forward. The group launched a $1.5 million ad campaign in September. I joined the Marine Corps in the middle of two wars because I think America is worth fighting for. MILWAUKEE - Gov. MADISON, Wis. (AP) Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governoron Aug. 9 and will face Democratic Gov. The Marine Corps told me to always be faithful, and I am. Milwaukee Police Breaking News Mon, May 1st 2023, Outrage Over Federal Rule to Charge Higher Interest & Fees to Home Buyers With Better Credit, How the Wisconsin Legislature Can Protect Students NOW, On Its Own, Wisconsin Ending COVID Emergency, Health Officials Continue Warnings. Former Marine Kevin Nicholson will announce a run for Wisconsin governor in days, Wisconsin Right Now has learned from a well-placed source. He may shut down our schools, he may shut down our economy, he may shut down our churches but today we begin to shut down Tony Evers, Kleefisch said. restoring election integrity & stopping ballot harvesting, reforming higher education, building oureconomy, reducing government spending, protecting innocent life, eliminating mask & vaccinemandates. Omar is the latest member of the "squad" of progressive House Democrats to face primary challengers this cycle in Missouri's 1st District, Rep. Cori Bush easily won her primary by over 40 points. Ensure free and fair elections. Include your full name, hometown and phone number. Uihlein-backed third-party groups bombarded the state for months with nearly $11 million worth of ads to support Nicholson and attack Vukmir, the Journal Sentinel reported at the time. Sen. Bernie Sanders has backed Balint, while retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy said he has already voted for Gray. "I'm giving tonight my complete and total endorsement to Leora Levy, and she's going to go out and win this primary," Trump said.