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FILE - Eric Hovde, a Republican businessman and real estate mogul launched, announces he is running for U.S. Senate against Wisconsin Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Feb. 20, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (Mark Hoffman=wimil

Democratic donors prop up far-right candidates including Wisconsin gun activist in Senate race

n this photo provided by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, Diny uses a dolly to remove the city's lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Doug Diny via AP)

Wausau replaces ballot drop box after mayor carted it away

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a rally on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Latest: Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction

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Wisconsin Farmers Union hosts Investing in Rural America Roundtable

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Prairie du Chien, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump lists his grievances in a Wisconsin speech intended to link Harris to illegal immigration

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Zebra Mussels Have Infiltrated The Red Cedar River System

FILE - Shipping containers are stacked at a port in Tianjin, China, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a town hall event at Macomb Community College Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Warren, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Trump is set to respond to Harris on immigration during his visit to Prairie Du Chien

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Wisconsin Supreme Court says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on swing state's ballot

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ATV/UTV rules in Menomonie

FILE - Then-Wisconsin state Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, speaks at the State Capitol in Madison, Wis. on May 29, 2015. (Michael P. King/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File)

Republican Wisconsin congressman falsely suggests city clerk was lying about absentee ballots

n this photo provided by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, Diny uses a dolly to remove the city's lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Doug Diny via AP)

Wisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

n this photo provided by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, Diny uses a dolly to remove the city's lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Doug Diny via AP)

Wausau mayor carts away absentee ballot drop box, says he did nothing wrong

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York. (AP Photo)

The Latest: Candidates will try to counter criticisms of them in dueling speeches

FILE - Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots at the Kenosha Municipal building on Election Day, in Kenosha, Wis., Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

Madion sends up to 2,000 duplicate absentee ballots, leading to GOP concerns

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Highway B to have another road closure

FILE - Dawn Stephens, right, and Duane Taylor prepare ballots to be mailed at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin

This photo provided by Hédi Aouidj shows Ryan Routh, a suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, in Maidan, Ukraine on April 10, 2024. (Hédi Aouidj via AP)

Feds: Man accused in apparent assassination attempt left note indicating he intended to kill Trump

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Menomonie School Board approves non-discrimination policy revisions

A sign directs voters to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens polling place during the primary election Aug. 13, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)

With ballot question, Wisconsin voters will decide limits on noncitizen voting

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