Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday called on his supporters to vote for a candidate for the...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court says swing state's embattled elections chief can remain in post
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Former Capitol police officer campaigns in Wisconsin against Republican-backed court candidate
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Wisconsin Republicans ask liberal Supreme Court Justice to step aside in union case
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Wisconsin Legislature puts photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval
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Wisconsin Supreme Court considers case affecting future of state's election leader
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing case targeting swing state's top elections administrator
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