Shawn Johnson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Shawn Johnson appears in the following:

What lies ahead for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

The Wisconsin Supreme Court could soon vote to legalize abortion and end gerrymandering now that Janet Protasiewicz, backed by Democrats, has defeated GOP-backed Dan Kelly for a seat on the bench.

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For the first time in 15 years, liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

The Wisconsin Supreme Court could soon vote to legalize abortion and end gerrymandering now that Janet Protasiewicz, backed by Democrats, has defeated GOP-backed Dan Kelly for a seat on the bench.

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Wisconsin voters are deciding who they want to control the state Supreme Court

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

It's the final day for voting in Wisconsin's record-spending state Supreme Court election. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.

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The winner of Wisconsin's Supreme Court seat could shape abortion rights in the state

Monday, April 03, 2023

Wisconsin's political future could depend on one seat on the state Supreme Court. The winner will determine the court's political sway and could change representation and abortion rights in the state.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race breaks records

Sunday, April 02, 2023

The race for one seat on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court is unlike any other so far. It has broken national spending records and could decide the future of abortion and redistricting in the state.

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In a supreme court race like no other, Wisconsin's political future is up for grabs

Sunday, April 02, 2023

So much in Wisconsin could depend on a single seat on the state Supreme Court. Tuesday's winner will determine the court's sway and could change the state's abortion rights and redistricting.

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In Wisconsin, the U.S. Senate race has not been decided

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

In the swing state of Wisconsin, incumbent governor has won reelection. But the race for the U.S. Senate seat still has not been called.

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is reelected, preserving Democratic power in swing state

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Evers' victory over construction executive Tim Michels stopped an effort by Republicans to recapture all branches of government. Evers spent his first term at odds with the GOP-dominated legislature.

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With Trump's backing, Michels wins the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Republican Tim Michels, a construction executive endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in what could be a tight race for Wisconsin governor in November.

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Trump and Pence are at odds over Wisconsin's GOP gubernatorial primary

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor could determine the GOP's future in the state and whether the party can defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

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Trump and Pence choose sides in the contentious GOP primary for Wisconsin governor

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor between Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch could determine the future of the GOP in the state and whether the party can defeat Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat.

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Appeals court reinstates drop boxes for Wisconsin's February primary

Monday, January 24, 2022

The ruling temporarily blocks a judge's order that would have banned the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.

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A Wisconsin judge rules absentee ballot drop boxes are not allowed under state law

Thursday, January 13, 2022

The ruling could potentially remove an option for voting ahead of the state's crucial midterm elections. The decision is all but certain to be appealed.

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Trump Campaign Targets Vote Totals In 3 Battleground States

Thursday, November 05, 2020

The Trump campaign wants certain mail-in ballots not to be counted in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, it wants counting stopped until its observers get more access. And it wants a recount in Wisconsin.

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Some On The Right See 17-Year-Old Charged With Killing 2 Kenosha Protesters As Hero

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The 17-year-old charged with killing two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., has become something of a hero to some on the right. His lawyers are pushing that narrative in his defense.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns The State's Stay-At-Home Orders

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Wisconsin's supreme court overturn of the stay-at-home order allows the administration of Gov. Tony Evers to issue orders, but only with legislative approval.

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State Supreme Court Overturns The Stay-At-Home Order In Wisconsin

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wisconsin's state Supreme Court has overturned the stay-at-home order on Wednesday, which was one of the governor's tools to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Updates: Wisconsin Vote Proceeds, Latest White House Moves

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

NPR science and politics reporters and a Wisconsin Public Radio correspondent relay the latest updates in the United States response to the coronavirus epidemic.

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Wisconsin's Voting Battles Could Be Pivotal To 2020 Election

Monday, December 23, 2019

A judge in Wisconsin has ordered the names of more than 200,000 people removed from voter rolls. The outcome could make a difference to President Trump's reelection effort.

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Judge Restores Wisconsin Governor's Powers, Strikes Down GOP Laws

Thursday, March 21, 2019

A Wisconsin county judge ruled Thursday that laws passed in December by Republicans during a lame-duck session to limit the power of incoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers are unconstitutional.

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