Peter Cameron

Peter Cameron is the managing editor of The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture in Wisconsin which investigates our public officials and other important state issues.

Politics6 months ago

With 2022 election over, Wisconsin turns to redistricting — again

In the recent midterm election, Democrats won three of five statewide races, including two of the three most important, governor and attorney general. But using their...
Elections7 months ago

Sen. Ron Johnson losing in direct donations, but dominating outside spending over challenger, Lt. Gov. Barnes

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is winning the direct fundraising battle with incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson, according to filings with the...
Elections7 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers way ahead of Republican challenger Michels in direct donations, but losing in outside spending

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has raised about $42 million in his reelection campaign, while his challenger Republican businessman Tim Michels has raised about $25 million, according to...
Elections7 months ago

Van Orden outraising Pfaff by millions as cash pours into Wisconsin US House race, setting new record

It’s another record year of campaign donations in western and central Wisconsin. Derrick Van Orden, Republican candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, has raised nearly $6...
Wisconsin11 months ago

‘Characteristic of sham democracies:’ Wisconsin DNR board member refuses to step down after term, others might follow

After the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-appointed member of the state’s Natural Resources policy board, Fred Prehn, can remain even though his term has...
Politics1 year ago

After multiple court challenges, Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional changes little, as GOP blocked from undoing gerrymandering blunder

Redistricting in Wisconsin is complete. Though additional court cases could change some of the political lines, experts say the 3rd Congressional District, which hugs the Mississippi...
Wisconsin2 years ago

Nearly 200 Wisconsin officers back on the job after being fired or forced out

One officer was accused by a supervisor of snoozing in his squad car while on duty. Another had multiple drunken run-ins with police, including after bar...
Politics2 years ago

BEFORE AND AFTER: See how Wisconsin Republicans redrew the state’s congressional districts to their advantage

Wisconsin is one of the most competitive swing states in the country. Democrats have won every statewide election in the last four years, including U.S. president,...
Politics2 years ago

Gerrymandering defeats campaign cash in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Democrats were flush with cash in the 2020 election cycle. Billionaire liberals like Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other super rich donors used a loophole in Wisconsin...
Politics2 years ago

KIND vs. VAN ORDEN: Record campaign cash in the only competitive congressional district in Wisconsin

Another election year, and another easy victory for U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, right? Not quite. It was tight this time, as campaign cash flooded Wisconsin’s 3rd...
Politics2 years ago

TESTIN vs. PIOTROWSKI: Record campaign spending for state Senate district that includes Stevens Point, Tomah

The two candidates for the 24th Senate District, which includes Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Tomah and Sparta, raised and spent nearly $2 million in a race...
Politics2 years ago

PFAFF v KAPANKE: $2 million raised and spent for a $53,000-a year job

The epicenter of the battle for the Wisconsin State Senate this fall was in La Crosse and the surrounding areas. Incumbent Democrat Senate Minority Leader Jennifer...