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Adam Edelman

Politics Reporter

I cover state legislatures, politics and policy — and how those topics coalesce into and intersect with national political trends. Given what state lawmakers have focused on in recent years, my coverage areas tend to veer into reproductive rights, voting rights and education policy. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I try to make my native state proud by covering as many of its fascinating political stories as I can.

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I cover state legislatures, politics and policy — and how those topics coalesce into and intersect with national political trends. Given what state lawmakers have focused on in recent years, my coverage areas tend to veer into reproductive rights, voting rights and education policy. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I try to make my native state proud by covering as many of its fascinating political stories as I can.

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Latest from Adam Edelman

FBI arrests Milwaukee judge, alleging she interfered in immigration operation

WASHINGTON — The FBI arrested a county judge in Milwaukee on Friday, alleging that she obstructed federal authorities who were seeking to detain an undocumented immigrant by escorting the man and his defense attorney though a nonpublic jury door.

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Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments

After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.
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N.C. Supreme Court halts decision requiring verification of 65,000 votes in tight judicial race

The North Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have required that more than 65,000 votes cast in the disputed 2024 state Supreme Court race be recounted and verified.
22d ago

New court decision in a disputed North Carolina race means 65,000 votes are a step closer to be being thrown out

A three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that more than 65,000 votes cast in the contested race for the state Supreme Court in 2024 must be recounted and verified — a win for the Republican candidate in the razor-thin, disputed contest and a decision that could potentially tip the election results in his favor.

Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections

Republicans say they’re not panicking as they gear up for major races this year and a fierce battle for control of Congress next year, despite getting shellacked in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race — and seeing their margins decrease notably in a pair of special House election wins in deep-red Florida districts.
24d ago

Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections

Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.
24d ago

Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk

Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.
25d ago

What to watch as Wisconsin and Florida host the first major elections of Trump's second term

Get the latest on today's Wisconsin Supreme Court and other races, as well as Florida special elections. Find out how these races impact the Trump administration and what to watch for.
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Tuesday's elections by the numbers: Elon Musk's influence, early voting and more

A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.
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Wisconsin provides a critical test for Democrats' anti-Elon Musk playbook

Next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race is emerging as the first big test of Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk strategy as the party searches for a winning message following its loss to President Donald Trump last November.
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Utah governor signs bill to phase out state's universal mail ballot system

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Wednesday that will phase out the state's universal vote-by-mail system.
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