WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Scott Fitzgerald won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Wisconsin on Tuesday. Fitzgerald won a third term in the heavily Republican district in east-central Wisconsin, an area that has not been represented by a Democrat in more than 20 years. Fitzgerald is a former state lawmaker who has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump. He faced only nominal Democratic opposition.
Voters have rejected school operations referendums in the Oakfield and North Fond du Lac School Districts. A North Fond du Lac referendum to exceed revenue limits by $12.4 million over five years was defeated by 93 votes and an operations referendum in the Oakfield School District to exceed revenue limits by $1.1 million for each of the next four school years was voted down by 87 votes.
Republicans were winners in several area legislative races in Tuesday's election. Republican state senator Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac was elected to the District 20 state senate seat. "It was a tough race. We fought and we won," Feyen told WFDL news. Republican state representative Jerry O'Connor of Fond du Lac was elected to the 60th Assembly District seat. "I felt comfortable with my race based upon the district that […]
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in condemning any potential violence related to upcoming election results. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)’s statement emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and respect for the democratic process. Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. […]
Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League has announced that the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders have received the 2024 Northwoods League Video Production Team of the Year Award. Northwoods League teams offer, what many consider to be, one of the best sports broadcasting developmental opportunities available. Each team hires video production crew members who have aspirations in sports broadcasting, many of whom are seeking their degrees from excellent college broadcasting and […]
The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present its 48th annual Cathedral Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, Nov. 17. Concerts at St. Paul’s have been held every November since 1976. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Evan Chancellor and Associate Conductor Jill Wagner, the concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. According to Dr. Chancellor: “This program is one of many contrasts and grew around two pieces: Chorale and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race pits two-term Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin against Republican Eric Hovde, a millionaire businessman backed by former President Donald Trump who poured millions of his own money into the contest. A win by Baldwin is crucial for Democrats to retain their 51-49 majority in the Senate. Democrats are defending 23 seats, including three held by independents who caucus with them. That’s compared with […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters will get a chance in Tuesday's elections to shift the balance of power in the Legislature and decide whether to explicitly forbid foreign nationals from ever voting in the state. Here's a look at what's at stake for the Legislature and the Republican-authored constitutional amendment designed to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Legislature Republicans seized control of both the Assembly and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are trying to elect two U.S. House incumbents along with a GOP candidate for an open seat in the state’s three most-watched congressional races. First-term Wisconsin Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden was elected in western Wisconsin’s 3rd District in 2022. He is running Tuesday against Democrat Rebecca Cooke to keep the seat. Van Orden was in the nation’s Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, […]