Tag: Tim Michels

Spending in Wisconsin Governor’s Race Shatters Record

Spending in Wisconsin’s governor’s race surpassed the previous record by more than 75 percent when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won the battleground state, according to recent reports on campaign spending in state elections. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the total amount spent on the race, which was a national priority for both Republicans and…


Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Defeats Republican Challenger Tim Michels for Second Term

Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Tony Evers has secured a second term in office, defeating former President Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Tim Michels. Early Wednesday morning, Michels told supporters at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee that he had conceded to the current governor. “Unfortunately, the math doesn’t add up,” Michels said. “I just called Governor Evers and…


Decisions on Wisconsin Election Integrity Lawsuits Revealed as Election Day Nears

With frequent comments about the topic from gubernatorial and Senate candidates, and multiple legal rulings announced this week, election integrity remains front and center in Wisconsin as the Nov. 8 election day draws closer. Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels drew attention earlier this week when he told a group of supporters at a campaign…


Election Reform a Top Issue in Wisconsin Governor, Senate Races

Democrats and the legacy media call it the “Big Lie.” Former president Donald Trump, “America First” advocates, and select conservative media columnists call it the “Steal.” Opinions on the subject vary, but one point is certain—the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, and the topic of election integrity, are widely discussed issues as the midterm…


Trump’s Influence on GOP, Endorsement Appeal Over Pence, on Display in Wisconsin

Former President Donald Trump’s influence over GOP swing state voters was tested again on Aug. 9 in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. The contest served as another clash of candidates endorsed by Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, as both men appear poised to seek the presidency in 2024. Trump-backed businessman and retired U.S….


Appeal of Trump Endorsement Over Pence on Display in Wisconsin

Former President Donald Trump’s influence over GOP swing state voters was tested again on Aug. 9 in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. The contest served as another clash of candidates endorsed by Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, as both men appear poised to seek the presidency in 2024. Trump-backed businessman and retired U.S….


Trump-Endorsed Michels Defeats Pence-Baked Kleefisch in Wisconsin Governor’s Primary

Donald Trump-backed businessman Tim Michels on Aug. 9 defeated former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, endorsed by Mike Pence, in Wisconsin’s GOP gubernatorial primary. With 76 percent of the votes counted at 11:46 p.m., Michels received 47 percent of the vote, and Kleefisch received 43 percent, according to The Associated Press. Kleefisch was backed by Pence…


Trump-Endorsed Michels Defeats Pence-Backed Kleefisch in Wisconsin Governor’s Primary

Donald Trump-backed businessman Tim Michels on Aug. 9 defeated former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, endorsed by Mike Pence, in Wisconsin’s GOP gubernatorial primary. With 76 percent of the votes counted at 11:46 p.m., Michels received 47 percent of the vote, and Kleefisch received 43 percent, according to The Associated Press. Kleefisch was backed by Pence…


Wisconsin GOP Governor’s Primary Represents Another Clash Between Trump and Pence

Voters head to the polls on Aug. 9 in Wisconsin, and for the third time, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump faces a candidate given the stamp of approval by his former vice president, Mike Pence. Businessman Tim Michels, backed by Trump, and former Wisconsin lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, supported by Pence, are…