NEWS
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All we want for Isthmus…is you
It’s been a horrible year. If you are able, help ensure Madison doesn’t lose a local newspaper in 2021. Read more
Chali Pittman
Wisconsin’s recount is on
The recount begins in Dane and Milwaukee counties today. It must conclude by Dec. 1. Read more
Nov 20, 2020
Martin Rakacolli
Dane delivers
Voter turnout was massive and at record levels: 89.2 percent in Dane County and 84.7 percent in the city of Madison. Read more
Nov 4, 2020
Linda Falkenstein
“Smooth sailing”
Few problems were reported at the polls, which were busy but staffed to the gills. Read more
Nov 3, 2020
Chali Pittman
Election sampler
See how Madison’s original independent media —Isthmus and WORT radio — covered the 2020 election with some of our favorite and most informative pieces. Read more
Nov 2, 2020
Getting out the Black vote
Will everyone in Wisconsin be heard on Election Day? Tamia Fowlkes examines efforts to increase voter participation in Milwaukee. Read more
Oct 30, 2020
Dylan Brogan
A swing through divided Wisconsin
President Donald Trump will likely need battleground Wisconsin to win re-election. Are voters in key swing areas of the state still backing him? Staff writer Dylan Brogan hit the road to find out. Read more
Oct 30, 2020
11:34 AM
Calming the electorate
Clerks expect voter turnout to be high, even for a presidential year. All report an already busier than average season — primarily due to an unprecedented number of absentee ballots and the extra precautions needed due to COVID-19. Read more
Oct 23, 2020
1:30 PM
Eloisa Gómez /Alan Rubin
Behind the ballots
Love Wisconsin, the digital storytelling website that celebrates our state, took a closer look at the voting process by giving 10 poll workers a voice. Read more
Oct 21, 2020
3:45 PM
Early voting launches today in Madison
Due to COVID-19, in-person absentee voting sites in Madison will primarily be drive-up or outdoors, per the advice of the public health department. Read more
Oct 20, 2020
7:00 AM
Trump Campaign
Trump world comes to Janesville
President Donald Trump mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic only briefly during his remarks in Janesville, saying “You got to open the state up.” His supporters also believe concerns about the coronavirus are overblown. Read more
Oct 19, 2020
2:27 PM
Johnson Street coffee shop target of racist graffiti
Photos of President Donald Trump surrounded the message, “It’s okay to be white,” on a sign affixed to Johnson Public House. Read more
Oct 17, 2020
12:00 AM
Trending
Dear white people
Opinion | A vote for Donald Trump was not an accidental co-sign of his rhetoric this time around. It was a clear indication that for millions, blatant white supremacy is to be rewarded with four more years of authoritarian leadership. Read more
Robin Vos target of own probe
In the days following the Nov. 3 election, Robin Vos ordered the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to use his committee’s subpoena powers if necessary to get to the bottom of voting “irregularities.” Read more
A new barrel
One Barrel will close its Schenk’s Corners taproom through spring. Owner Peter Gentry will revamp the brewery space, adding a small kitchen. Read more
Proceed with eyes open
Opinion | The “Stop the Steal” rally featured many familiar alt-right talking points — demonization of the media and claims that Democrats hate conservative voters. Republicans were not free from their ire, either. Read more
Dane delivers
Voter turnout was massive and at record levels: 89.2 percent in Dane County and 84.7 percent in the city of Madison. Read more
