"We want to be 'for' something:" Wisconsin's Gov. Scott Walker wins re-election
WEST ALLIS (WITI/AP) -- Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker has defeated Democratic challenger Mary Burke, winning re-election to a second term.Walker's win Tuesday, November 4th marks his third victory in four years.
How did we get here? FOX6's Mike Lowe offers a look back at the 2014 gubernatorial campaign
MADISON (WITI) -- The race for governor has been a long and heated battle -- and if it seems like it's been going on for quite some time, that's because it has!The campaign for governor in Wisconsin began in the dead of winter almost two years ago.
"I'm asking for their vote:" Walker makes final appeal to voters in one-on-one with Mike Lowe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hours before the voters make their voices heard in the November 4th General Election, we're hearing one last time from the candidates in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race.
Election Day: Voters to choose Wisconsin governor in tight race
MADISON (AP/WITI) — The hard-fought Wisconsin governor's race, with its implications for the 2016 presidential campaign, is nearing an end.Republican Gov.
From Eau Claire to Waukesha, Gov. Walker makes last, concerted effort for your vote
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker put the wraps on his third campaign for the office of governor in four years -- hosting a final rally in Waukesha late on Monday, November 3rd.Governor Walker spent the final day of the campaign traveling the state of Wisconsin.Governor Walker made an early stop in Sun Prairie, and then headed to Onalaska, Eau Claire and Mosinee.
Just one day to go! Governor Walker, Mary Burke make final push before Election Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During the last day before voters head to the polls this Tuesday, November 4th, both Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke will make appearances across the state in the race for governor — doing everything they can to sway undecided voters.On Monday, November 3rd, Governor Walker will make six campaign stops, ending the day in Waukesha.
"Get out and vote:" Campaign volunteers call final weekend before election a culmination of their work
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Sunday, November 2nd, with 48 hours left to go before voters head to the polls in the November 4th General Election, Republicans and Democrats were on the ground -- in an effort to reach voters and ensure they'll vote on Tuesday."We're really focusing on them having a plan to go out and vote," a campaign volunteer said.The polls open Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., and until they close at 8:00 p.m., volunteers on both sides of the aisles will be on the street and on the phone."When you're a politician, those last 72 hours, those last 38 hours are sort of a blur, because you want to do absolutely everything you can think of," UW-Milwaukee Professor of Governmental Affairs Mordecai Lee said.Supporters of both candidates -- Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race know that voter turnout will mean the difference in this tight race."When we talk to people, what we are doing is letting them know how important it is to come out to vote.
On the eve of the election, Mike Lowe sits down with Gov. Scott Walker, Mary Burke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, November 3rd, on the eve of the 2014 General Election, FOX6 News offers a "Political Lowedown" special.
Just one day to go! Governor Walker, Mary Burke busy in final weekend before Election Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During the last weekend before voters head to the polls this Tuesday, November 4th, both Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke made appearances across the state in the race for governor -- doing everything they can to sway undecided voters.Governor Walker greeted supporters on Sunday afternoon, November 2nd at the GOP Field Office in Kenosha.
In the home stretch: Gubernatorial candidates make several stops in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is the home stretch before election day.
Badger Pipeline: Gov. Walker lifts restrictions on petro trucks
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Campaign countdown: Candidates for governor criss-cross state for your vote
WAUSAU (WITI) -- With less than a week until Election Day, the candidates for governor are criss-crossing Wisconsin, making their "closing arguments" to the voters.
Absentee voting up in Wisconsin, why it could help Gov. Walker
MADISON (AP) — Republican Gov.
In the home stretch: With five days to go, Governor Walker, Mary Burke talk manufacturing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Thursday, October 30th, both gubernatorial candidates were making the most of the final days left until the election.There are only five more days until November 4th, when voters head to the polls in the General Election -- and in the final stretch a big focus has been on some recent allegations against Democratic challenger Mary Burke that she was fired from Trek Bicycle -- a job that she has highlighted many times on the campaign trail.Manufacturing was the topic of discussion for both gubernatorial candidates Thursday.
"To bring more propane into the state:" Governor Walker announces opening of propane terminal
HIXTON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced the opening of a new propane terminal in Hixton.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie again headed for Wisconsin to campaign for Governor Walker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey and a leading member of the Republican Party is headed for Wisconsin on Friday, October 31st.Christie will campaign for Governor Scott Walker -- just days before voters head to the polls in the November 4th General Election.Around 3:30 p.m. Friday, FOX6 News has learned Governor Christie will join Governor Walker and former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour at a "Walker for Governor" bus stop in Wausau.Then, the three will attend a "Walker for Governor" bus stop in Rhinelander.This news comes after Democratic challenger for governor Mary Burke hosted President Barack Obama in Milwaukee this week.
MU Law School poll: Gov. Walker holds 50-43% lead over Burke among likely voters
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
As Mary Burke hosts President Obama, Governor Walker, Republicans busy on the campaign trail
GLENDALE (WITI) -- President Barack Obama was in Milwaukee on Tuesday, October 28th -- stumping for Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke -- and at the same time, Governor Scott Walker and his Republican supporters had an equally busy day.
"Campaigner"-in-Chief: President Barack Obama stops in Milwaukee to stump for Mary Burke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With exactly one week until Election Day, Air Force One touched down in Milwaukee on Tuesday, October 28th, and President Barack Obama took part in a private fundraiser downtown, before campaigning for Democratic challenger for governor, Mary Burke.
Pres. Obama kicks off week-long campaign swing with stop in Milwaukee
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is kicking off a week-long, six-state campaign spree with a visit to Wisconsin.Obama will attend a rally at a Milwaukee high school Tuesday for Mary Burke.