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The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [3] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature, [3] and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
Pages in category "Democratic Party governors of Wisconsin" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Between 1894 and 1932, no Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin received more than 42% of the state-wide vote, and Republicans routinely held super-majority control of both chambers of the Legislature. Democrats won only 1 state-wide election during that forty year stretch, when Paul O. Husting won the 1914 election for United States ...
Democratic Party governors of Wisconsin (13 P) L. Robert M. La Follette (10 P) R. Republican Party governors of Wisconsin (32 P) T. Governors of Wisconsin Territory (5 P)
As of January 8, 2024, there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors. Three territories have Democratic governors, while one has an independent governor. Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico is a member of the New Progressive Party, although he is also affiliated with the Democratic Party. [6]
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler said the new maps will have a “reverse coattails” effect benefitting Democrats in the statewide presidential and U.S. Senate races this year ...
State law permits counties to appoint a registered land surveyor in place of electing a surveyor. Counties in Wisconsin are governed by county boards, headed by a chairperson. Counties with a population of 500,000 or more must also have a county executive. Smaller counties may have either a county executive or a county administrator. [5]
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed into law new maps that will shift the balance of power in a state Legislature that has been dominated by Republicans for more than a decade ...