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State Overview
Capital
Madison
Population
5,910,955
Electoral Votes
10
Governor
Tony Evers (Democrat)
House Delegation
6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Tony Evers
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Ron Johnson
- Tammy Baldwin
House Delegation
6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 8
State Legislature
Republicans control both the Assembly and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
10
Congressional Districts
8
Local News from Wisconsin
Education
Sparta School District Proposes Referendum to Bridge $1.7 Million Gap
Sparta school officials are considering a $750,000 recurring referendum to address a looming $1.7 million deficit, sparking debate over taxpayer fatigue.
Sparta · Jul 16, 2026
Faith & Family
Rice Lake Church Defies City Zoning Order to Shut Down Food Pantry, Cites Religious Freedom
Living Hope Church in Rice Lake is refusing to comply with a city zoning order that would shut down its community food pantry, arguing that feeding the hungry is a core religious practice protected by federal law.
Rice Lake · Jul 11, 2026
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