Ron Johnson

May 1, 2023

Sen. Ron Johnson says climate change is ‘scare mongering,’ minimized Russian disinformation

Last Monday at a Milwaukee Press Club event, Sen. Ron Johnson attacked U.S. climate change policy, minimized Russian disinformation, says he will continue to support President Donald Trump if tapped […]

Apr 25, 2023

Wisconsin unions react to Sen. Ron Johnson’s Inflation Reduction Act criticism

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday criticized the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its attached Energy Security and Climate Change programs, attacked the federal government, the news media, and proposed a new vote on abortion.

Oct 31, 2022

Construction groups announce support for candidates ahead of November race

Construction industry groups across the state announced their endorsements for governor and U.S. Senate candidates ahead of the election on Nov. 8.

Aug 10, 2022

Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers

Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a contest that could reshape elections in the marquee battleground.

Aug 8, 2022

Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes grew up in Milwaukee with a mom who was a public school teacher and a father who worked in a factory — both union members, an important credential in a state where the labor movement is still a force.

Aug 3, 2022

Laborers endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in his campaign for U.S. Senate.

Jul 27, 2022

Democrat Alex Lasry to drop out of Wisconsin Senate race

The Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry plans to drop out of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, less than two weeks before the Democratic primary to choose who will take on Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, his campaign spokesman said.

Jun 27, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. Johnson

Wisconsin Democrats looking to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson focused their attacks on him Sunday, and not each other, as the eight candidates made their case to party activists at the state convention held six weeks before the primary.

Jun 23, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats face hard road in Senate, governor races

Wisconsin Democrats gathering for their annual state convention this weekend are intent on re-electing Gov. Tony Evers and defeating Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, but also know that history is against them in the midterm year and that voters are struggling with high inflation, rising gas prices and growing concerns about a recession.

Jun 2, 2022

Wisconsin, national Democrats start coordinated campaign

Wisconsin Democrats on Thursday announced a joint effort with national party leaders they are calling the largest midterm coordinated campaign in state history, with the goal of reelecting Gov. Tony Evers and defeating Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.

Apr 11, 2022

Johnson acknowledges his company, others benefited from law

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told backers at a recent event in Wisconsin that his plastics company benefitted from a central provision he pushed for in former President Donald Trump's tax bill in 2017, affirming a line of attack being made against him during his re-election bid.

Mar 14, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats vie for edge in crowded Senate race

Democrats in the crowded primary race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin are trying to distinguish themselves through traditional campaign tactics, like million-dollar television ad buys and policy papers, but also in more unusual ways like selling non-fungible tokens, playing rock songs and releasing folksy online videos.