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Reid J. Epstein
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The Year’s Biggest Election
The battle for a state Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin.
Democrats Run on Abortion, Even for Offices With Little Say on the Issue
Seizing on a powerful motivator for their party, Democratic candidates for municipal offices have put Republicans on their heels. “I’m running for mayor, I’m not…
Costly Court Race Points to a Politicized Future for Judicial Elections
A crucial election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has drawn tens of millions of dollars in spending, turning an officially nonpartisan contest into a bare-knuckle political…
Wisconsin Court Candidates Clash Over Abortion and Democracy
In their lone debate, Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal, and Daniel Kelly, a conservative, unleashed searing attacks on each other. At stake is a crucial seat…
In Wisconsin, Liberals Barrage Conservative Supreme Court Candidate With Attack Ads
Daniel Kelly, the conservative candidate for a swing seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, promised that help was on the way. But his campaign has already…
No Rest Between Censuses for Congressional Mapmakers
What used to be a once-a-decade redistricting fight between political parties is now in perpetual motion, and up to 29 seats in 14 states are…
Marianne Williamson Wants a Debate
Kicking off her second presidential campaign, the self-help author called President Biden a “weak choice” and said Democrats shouldn’t fear a primary.
In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Democratic Turnout Was High
Democratic turnout was high in the Tuesday primary for the State Supreme Court, ahead of a costly general election that will decide the future of…
Liberal Judge Is First to Advance in Major Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal judge from Milwaukee County, will face one of two conservatives in a race that could tilt the balance of the court,…
Democrats Meddle Again in a G.O.P. Primary, This Time Down-Ballot
In a race for a State Senate seat in Wisconsin, Democrats are replicating their midterm strategy of elevating far-right Republicans in hopes of beating them…