Explore Elections & Civics

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford, backed by Democrats, is decrying Trump advisor Elon Musk's involvement involvement in the race on behalf of conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who is backed by Republicans.

An organization that represents the construction, utility, telecommunications and mining industries reported spending of about $900,000 in lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature in 2024, with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Koch network, Kwik Trip and Google also spending hundreds of thousands over the year.

It wasn't too long ago that many colleges didn't sell alcoholic beverages at campus sporting events, but, many are now partnering with local breweries to have their own officially licensed craft beers to sell at games and in grocery stores, including Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Tensions rise as 19th-century Indian policy divides community members over the rights-of-way for roads on Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation lands in northern Wisconsin.

Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans.

Empower your student citizens with this collection that teaches civic knowledge along with skills such as analyzing civic engagement and taking part in civil discourse.

Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts from making your voice heard in school with Arthur to exploring the process of voting with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

Retro ReportSupport high school students to participate confidently in civic life by teaching essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking and respectful communications.

This song from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood can help children remember to stop and think before they make a choice.

D.W. learns what it means to be an American citizen from Buster and Arthur

Watt and Windy attend a town hall meeting to discuss what should be done with an empty lot in City Island, and learn the importance of public spaces the whole community can enjoy.

Celebrate all of the people, places and processes that make up our communities, our cities and our country.