Wisconsin

Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Eric Hovde’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Ad to Be Heard Day Before New Congress Sworn In

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Green Bay, Wis. – A Wisconsin courtroom is set to address a legal dispute on Jan. 2, 2025, involving Eric Hovde, U.S. Senate candidate, who has alleged that a political advertisement falsely maligned his character and business practices. This hearing occurs just one day before the convening of the 119th United States Congress, adding a layer of urgency as Hovde vies for a seat currently held by incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. In the lawsuit, filed in Brown County Court, Hovde takes aim at the Democratic group, WinSenate, along with several media outfits for broadcasting what … Read more

Judge Rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Must Stay on Wisconsin Ballot, Despite Withdrawal Efforts

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MADISON, Wis. – A ruling on Sept. 16 affirmed the presence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name on the presidential ballots in Wisconsin, one of the nation’s pivotal swing states. Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke decreed that the ballot would include Kennedy despite his request for removal, adhering strictly to state law that permits candidate withdrawal only in the event of death. Kennedy, who had previously halted his campaign and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, sought to have his name excluded from ballots in critical battleground states, aiming to impact the electoral outcome. His decision … Read more

Jill Stein Triumphs in Wisconsin Supreme Court, Secures Spot on Ballot Amid Legal Challenge

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MADISON, Wis. — The Green Party’s presidential candidate Jill Stein hailed a recent legal victory as the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at barring her from the state’s ballot. This decision, celebrated by Stein as a triumph for voter options and democratic values, has reaffirmed her presence in the upcoming electoral race, spotlighting her campaign platform centered on anti-genocide measures, labor rights, and environmental sustainability. Stein expressed her contentment on social media, emphasizing the win as a significant setback to what she describes as the “war on democracy.” Her message underscored the importance … Read more

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear DNC Challenge on Green Party Ballot Access

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MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has taken legal steps to challenge the Wisconsin Green Party’s eligibility to appear on the presidential ballot this November, initiating a case that has landed before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The core of the dispute hinges on the DNC’s assertion that the Green Party lacks properly nominated state officers eligible to serve as presidential electors under state law, a requisite for ballot placement. The controversy arose after the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), on a technicality, rejected a DNC complaint aimed at barring Green Party presidential hopeful Jill … Read more