How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state

With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.

Absentee ballot spoiling; Wisconsin judge blocks practice

A Wisconsin judge is prohibiting voters from canceling their original absentee ballot and casting a new one, siding with a conservative group created by prominent Republicans that said the practice known as ballot spoiling is illegal.

Senate race: Johnson, Barnes comments spark controversies

Both of Wisconsin's nominees for U.S. Senate, Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes, have sparked controversy over their comments: Johnson for saying the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol was not an armed insurrection, while Barnes said Christian conservative ideology was fueling hate.