Vanessa Kjeldsen
@VanessaKjeldsen
Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief for @wmtv15news, @weau13news, @wsaw, @wbay and @northernnewsnow | @MedillSchool Alum 🐈
Republican candidate for Wisconsin @billberrienwi says there aren't any policies from @realDonaldTrump that he does not support:
When asked about abortion, GOP candidate for Wisconsin governor @billberrienwi says he's pro-life. "That is sort of how I look at the issue," Berrien said. "Pro-life, but nothing late-term and support for all the exceptions."
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches her bid for Wisconsin’s governor: “First, here’s why I want to be your governor. First, we’ve got a maniac in the White House,” she said in her campaign launch ad.
It’s official – I’m running for Governor of Wisconsin. Here’s what you should know: ✅I’m a lifelong Wisconsinite and your Lt. Governor. ✅I’ve been an ER nurse, a public health exec, and a small biz owner. ✅I flipped a red seat in 2020 and won statewide in 2022. ✅I’m ready to…
Republican Wisconsin governor candidate Bill Berrien tells me, "we haven't changed our strategy," after Gov. Evers announced he's not running again.
GOP candidate for Wisconsin governor Josh Schoemann responds to Evers not running: "Whatever Democrats that line up to run will be more of the same status quo but even more extreme than Gov. Evers."
Two things are certain: One, I won't be outworked at any point between now and November 2026. And two, whatever Democrats that line up to run will be more of the same status quo but even more extreme than Gov. Evers. I look forward to contrasting my record of cutting taxes,…
"If he makes that decision then I'm going to be going home, continuing to talk with my wife and the rest of my family because I don't run by myself." Milwaukee Co Exec David Crowley, a likely Democratic candidate for governor this morning just before Evers' announcement:
Sen. Tammy Baldwin responds to Gov. Evers' decision to not run again:
Wisconsin is fortunate to have had Tony Evers as our governor. My statement on his well-deserved retirement:
"While Republican candidates rush to embrace the most extreme elements of their party and face another divisive and bitter primary battle, we will be prepared to hold them accountable and ensure Wisconsin elects a Democratic governor in 2026," said WisDems Chair Devin Remiker.
BREAKING: Gov. Evers announces he is not running for a third term:
A love letter from me to Kathy and my family—and to you, Wisconsin.
A spokesperson for @TomTiffanyWI tells me he'll make a decision on a run after July. "Congressman Tiffany’s top priority is doing the job he was elected to do," the spokesperson said.
Amid speculation over a potential run for Wisconsin governor, U.S. Rep. @TomTiffanyWI responds to a tweet demanding “all future Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates prove they know how to hold a fish.”
Amid speculation over a potential run for Wisconsin governor, U.S. Rep. @TomTiffanyWI responds to a tweet demanding “all future Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates prove they know how to hold a fish.”
Watch an extraordinary moment on Capitol Hill caught on camera. WI Congressmen @RepVanOrden and @RepMarkPocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults. Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/n… @SpectrumNews1WI @SpectrumNewsDC
NEW: Former Navy SEAL and Wisconsin manufacturer Bill Berrien joins the race for the state’s next governor. “Just like President Trump, I’m a political outsider and a businessman,” Berrien wrote in his campaign announcement.

“The timeline for [Gov. Evers] to sign it is hopefully late tonight or tomorrow,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said about the state budget bill.
![VanessaKjeldsen's tweet image. “The timeline for [Gov. Evers] to sign it is hopefully late tonight or tomorrow,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said about the state budget bill.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gu4JRpyW4AEarFU.jpg)
The Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus says its four members, all Democrats, will be voting against the state budget bill today. The caucus members are @RyanClancyWI, @StateRepHong, @repmadison, @DarrinBMadison and @RepPhelpsWI
“It’s a bipartisan deal. I think everybody left the table wishing it was different,” Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein said of the budget deal ahead of today’s floor session.
