2022 Wisconsin Governor Election
News coverage of the Wisconsin Governor election. See the race between Tim Michels, polling at 45%, and Tony Evers. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Wisconsin election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Governor page.
Top Wisconsin Candidates
Republican CandidateTim Michels Polls: 45% Sample: 9,736Percentage of News: 50%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 56%
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Democrat CandidatePercentage of News: 50%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 30%
Center: 68%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Tim Michels
Tony Evers
Top 2022 Wisconsin Governor Election News
US & Canada · WisconsinTim Michels won the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's gubernatorial race after receiving the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Michels will face Democratic Governor Tony Evers in November. He defeated former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, who was backed by former Vice President Mike Pence.See the Story
Tim Michels wins Republican nomination for governor in Wisconsin primary election.
36% Center coverage: 44 sources
Business · WisconsinWisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul files a lawsuit against 18 companies. He alleges they contaminated the environment with chemicals known as PFAS. The filing alleges the defendants knew or should have known that their products would have a dangerous impact. The lawsuit seeks punitive damages as well as reimbursement for the costs of investigations, cleanup and remediation.See the Story
Wisconsin AG sues 18 companies over PFAS contamination
Coverage: 20 sources
US & Canada · WisconsinThe Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump is calling for people to take up “pitchforks and torches” in reaction to a story that detailed his giving to anti-abortion groups, churches and others — rhetoric that Democrats say amounts to threatening violence.See the Story
Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for ‘pitchforks and torches’
Coverage: 26 sources
Latest 2022 Wisconsin Governor Election News
US & CanadaWisconsin's current abortion ban dating back to 1849 does not identify such exceptions. Abortion law in Wisconsin reverted to the legislation when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year. The only exception it has is that doctors can give an abortion in order to save the life of a woman.See the Story
Tim Michels shifts stance on 1849 abortion ban, says he will support exceptions
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · WisconsinTim Michels launched the ad this week, a blistering attack against Rebecca Kleefisch. The winner of Tuesday's primary will advance to face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Michels said in a televised town hall that "I've never had a negative ad run by my campaign in this race"See the Story
Tim Michels goes after Rebecca Kleefisch in ad for Wisconsin governor's race
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · WisconsinRepublican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels called on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state. A governor can't unilaterally order them to stop and some paroles are mandated by law. Michels and Evers are knotted in a tight contest in the battleground state that polls show is about even. Evers' spokesperson Britt Cudaback said it would be illegal to do as Michels wants.See the Story
Wisconsin governor challenged to stop all inmate paroles
56% Center coverage: 9 sources
Tim Michels · WisconsinFormer Vice President Mike Pence is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race. The announcement comes just under two weeks before the state's Partisan Primary. "I am proud to support her," Pence said in a statement sent out by the Kleefischer campaign.See the Story
Former VP Mike Pence endorses Rebecca Kleefisch after Donald Trump backs Tim Michels
49% Center coverage: 8 sources
Taxes · KenoshaEvers, Michels clash over response to Kenosha violence two years after Jacob Blake shooting. The response is a key point of contention in race for governor. Today marks two years since Jacob Blake was shot by a police officer. The shooting led to days of protests and violence in the city.See the Story
Evers calls for tax cut as rival Michels tours Kenosha
Coverage: 7 sources
US & CanadaRebecca Kleefisch faces Trump-endorsed Tim Michels in Tuesday’s primary. The winner will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Trump derided Kleefischer as “a career politician and a political insider” during a rally for Michels.See the Story
Kleefisch downplays Trump endorsement on final swing
87% Center coverage: 8 sources
US & Canada · WisconsinGov. Tony Evers says he wants to restore the abortion and reproductive rights women had in Wisconsin before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Evers said he is proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the abortion ban. The governor said the amendment is in reaction to comments from Republican Sen. Ron Johnson regarding holding a referendum.See the Story
Wisconsin’s governor eyes statewide vote on ‘criminal’ abortion ban
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
US & Canada · MadisonTim Michels is running for governor in Wisconsin. He's challenging Gov. Tony Evers to stop parole for people convicted before 2000. John Sutter: These people committed violent crimes in the 1980s or '90s. He says they have rehabilitated themselves, obeyed prison rules, continued education.See the Story
Parolees deserve shot at redemption -- Sherry Reames
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Tim Michels · Wisconsin(The Center Square) – After spending millions of dollars on campaign ads to paint Tim Michels as radical on abortion, Gov. Tony Evers is calling Michels dishonest for being openSee the Story
Michels open to abortion exemptions, Evers accuses him of dishonesty
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Wisconsin Governor Election?2022 Wisconsin Governor Election often is covered by Center Media sources.
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Center: 36%
