Midterm results of Wausau-area state Senate & Assembly district races

Wausau-area voters on Nov. 3 elected many familiar representatives as well as two new faces to the Wisconsin State Senate and the State Assembly. Here's a closer look at the results of the contested races local voters saw on their ballots. (i) denotes an incumbent. Senate District 23 Romaine Quinn defeated Jeff Foster for the District 23 seat in the Wisconsin State Senate. Quinn previously served one term for Senate District 25 since 2022 before redistricting moved his residence to District 23. Quinn, 36, is a Birchwood resident who holds an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in political science and public leadership and works as a realtor. Romaine Quinn (R): 43,346 (64.6%) Jeff Foster (D): 23,764 (35.4%) Senate District 29 Incumbent Cory Tomczyk defeated Jeff Foster for the District 29 seat in the Wisconsin State Senate. Tomczyk previously served one term in the office since 2022. Tomczyk, 63, is a town of Mosinee resident who is a small business owner and previously served as president of the Mosinee School Board. Cory Tomczyk (R) (i): 42,021 (55.5%) Gillian Battino (D): 33,704 (44.5%) Assembly District 35 Incumbent Calvin Callahan defeated Elizabeth McCrank for the District 35 seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Callahan previously

School referendum roundup: Athens, Edgar operational school referendums pass; others fail

(WJFW) — The Athens and Edgar school referendums passed on Tuesday. Athens' referendum passed with 58.6% of the vote and Edgar passed with 53.5% of the vote. Athens had 1,115 yes votes to 787 no, while Edgar had 899 yes votes to 781 no. The Athens operational referendum was...

Robin Vos Says David Crowley Was Willing to Let Milwaukee Brewers Leave State; Crowley Wanted to ‘Stick It to the Rest of Wisconsin’

“He wanted to stick it to the rest of Wisconsin just like he’s going to do as governor” – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on David Crowley. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is misleading the public when he seizes credit for the historic stadium financing deal that kept the Milwaukee Brewers here, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. According to Vos, Crowley was willing to let the Brewers leave the state because he tried to “stick it to the rest of Wisconsin” by initially refusing to contribute any county tax dollars to the project.

Candidates Crowley and Tiffany share different views on guns and gun violence

The two candidates for Wisconsin governor have quite different approaches to addressing gun violence. Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany differ sharply on what they believe are the causes of gun violence and what legislative changes, if any, are needed to address them. Gun violence affects communities across Wisconsin...

David Crowley’s record from Wisconsin Assembly to Milwaukee County executive

MILWAUKEE — David Crowley’s political career has moved from Democratic campaign work to the Wisconsin State Assembly and, later, to Milwaukee County government, where his tenure as county executive has centered on local finances and a controversial sales tax increase. Crowley was working his way into politics on...

Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Maine and North Carolina lose hospitals or doctors Jan. 1, while Florida, California and Wisconsin systems may also leave

Medicare Advantage members who use Oregon Health & Science University, Maine’s InterMed practices or a North Carolina hospital face network changes at the start of 2027, and members in Florida, California and Wisconsin could be next. Some of the changes are settled and some are still being negotiated. Open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and that […]

Marathon Co. Clerk calls voter turnout 'impressive'

Marathon Co. Clerk calls voter turnout 'impressive'

If You’re Gen X And Tired Of Overpaying, These 8 Wisconsin Towns Deserve A Look

Ready to find towns in Wisconsin where Gen X can stop overpaying and start living better?. These 8 towns offer real affordability and the kind of quiet, happy life you’ve been looking for!. 1. Superior. Superior sits at the very top of Wisconsin’s map, and it’s the kind of...

John Kroll wins Wisconsin’s 85th Assembly seat

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Democrat John Kroll has won Wisconsin’s 85th Assembly District seat. Kroll defeated incumbent Republican Pat Snyder Tuesday night. A Marathon County Board Supervisor, Kroll voted to lower property taxes. He’s said he wants to make sure the Assembly is doing everything it can to reduce costs for families. He hopes to bring his experience at the county level with him to Madison.

Your letters: Manipulation of voting never OK

If the allegations are true, the effort by people associated with Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit another Dan Sullivan to run against Alaska’s Republican Senator Dan Sullivan deserves condemnation as an attempt to confuse voters. But those who condemn that tactic should apply the same democratic standard to partisan gerrymandering.

Candidates for governor hold watch parties in Wausau, Milwaukee

Candidates for governor hold watch parties in Wausau, Milwaukee.

Election night preview from political analyst

Wisconsin farmer: Rural voters ‘pretty dissatisfied’ with options on ballot

FERRYVILLE, Wis. — These are tough times for the nation’s farmers. Rising fertilizer and diesel fuel costs, and the trade wars, are taking a toll. Congress’ failure to approve a new Farm Bill has added to their woes. Dylan Bruce, a seed farmer in Ferryville, feels both parties in Washington have failed him.

Walk-in vaccine clinic at polling site open on Election Day

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - The Oneida County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccination clinic Tuesday at the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander, the same location where many people will vote on Election Day. Clinic details. The health department is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Green Party secretary of state candidate says opponent is sending texts pretending to be him

MUSKEGO, Wis. -- Green Party Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate Pete Karas said his Republican opponent is sending text messages to voters pretending to be him.

Community forum examines flaws in Wisconsin school finance as Vernon County voters face five school referendums

VIROQUA, Wis. – Voters across Vernon County are preparing to decide on a series of local school referendums on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as public school districts navigate severe financial pressures under the state funding formula. A community education forum co hosted by Threefold Driftless and the McIntosh Memorial Library...

Two races to watch in battle for State Senate control

WISCONSIN — Two open State Senate races in southeastern Wisconsin are drawing attention ahead of the November elections as Democrats seek to gain two seats to win the majority. The 5th and 21st State Senate districts are among seven open seats after several Republican incumbents decided not to run...

Greenfield-Area Assembly Race Could Tip Control of Wisconsin's Capitol

Voters across Greendale, Hales Corners, most of Greenfield and slices of southwest Milwaukee and northeast Franklin are deciding a state Assembly race that could carry outsized weight in the fight for control of Wisconsin's Legislature. Republican incumbent Bob Donovan is defending his seat against Democrat Ben Brist in the 61st Assembly District, one of a handful of races both parties are watching closely heading into Election Day.