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The six democratic candidates for the 81st Assembly District Race participated in a candidate forum at Madison's Concourse Hotel on August 13, 2008. The event was sponsored by the Dane County Democrats and the candidates who attended were Eric Englund, Peng Her, Tim Kiefer, John Laubmeier, Kelda Helen Roys, Justin Sargent.

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The Rock County Republican Party gathered in Beloit on August 2, 2008 for a “Tailgate to Election Victory.” Special guests at the event included U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. WisconsinEye interviewed Ryan and Walker as well as a number of other candidates and party officials at the event.

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Rep. Andy Jorgensen, D-Fort Atkinson, discussed his campaign for re-election with WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross on July 24, 2008. Jorgensen was interviewed in WisconsinEye’s Madison Studio on July 24, 2008. The 37th Assembly District race is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could decide which party will control a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan made a second stop on the “Victory 2008 Tour” at a "Wisconsin Victory ’08" headquarters in West Allis. The “Victory 2008 Tour” will make stops in states across the country. The event was followed by a media availability with the Chairman, and RNC and McCain Campaign staff. The event took place on July 24, 2008 at a campaign office in West Allis.

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Lou Ann Weix, a democratic candidate for the 90th Assembly District, discussed her campaign with WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross on July 22, 2008. The interview took place in WisconsinEye’s Madison Studio. The 90th Assembly District race is considered one of the most important in the state and could determine which party will have a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Rep. Steve Hilgenberg, D-Dodgeville, talked about his campaign for re-election with WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross on July 22, 2008. The interview took place in WisconsinEye’s Madison Studio. The 51st Assembly District race is considered one of the most important in the state and could determine which party will have a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

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The Dunn County Democratic Party held an open house at their new campaign office in Menomonie on July 21, 2008. Several candidates for the state legislature attended the event and talked politics with those in attendance. Two democrats running in the 29th Assembly District, Chris Buckel and L. John Peters were at the event, as was 10th Senate District Candidate Alison Page. Rep. Jeff Smith, who is the incumbent running in the 93rd Assembly District, also attended the event. The 29th and 93rd Assembly Districts and the 10th Senate District are some of the most important legislative races in the state in 2008. Those races could help decide which party will have a majority in the Assembly and the Senate in the next legislative session.

Dan Mielke, a republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, spoke with WisconsinEye at the Barron County Fair on July 20, 2008.

Editor of WisPolitics.com, JR Ross, interviewed Nathan Russell, a republican candidate for the 51st Assembly District on July 17, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 51st Assembly District race is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

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Jim Kraft, a democratic candidate for the 91st Assembly District, discussed his campaign with WisconsinEye following a democratic candidate forum in Mondovi on July 16, 2008. The 91st Assembly District is considered to be one of the most important legislative races in the state and could help determine which party controls the majority in the next legislative session.

Chris Danou, a democratic candidate for the 91st Assembly District, discussed his campaign with WisconsinEye following a democratic candidate forum in Mondovi on July 16, 2008. The 91st Assembly District is considered to be one of the most important legislative races in the state and could help determine which party controls the majority in the next legislative session.

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Five of the six democratic candidates for the 91st Assembly District participated in a forum hosted by the Buffalo County Democratic Party in Mondovi on July 16, 2008. The event was held at the Martin Center. Chris Danou, Remy Ceci, James Kraft, Margaret Baecker and John Kimmel participated in the event, while Steve Boe was not in attendance. Sen. Katleen Vinehout, D-Alma, moderated the forum. The 91st Assembly District race is considered one of the most important in the state and could determine which party will have a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Paulette Garin, a democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, held a listening session at the Janesville Senior Center in Janesville on July 14, 2008. The 1st Congressional District is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville.

U.S. Rep. Russ Feingold, D-Middleton, headlined the grand opening of the Winnebago County Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters in Oshkosh on July 13, 2008. While at the event WisconsinEye talked to a number of local party leaders and candidates for the state legislature including Jessica King, a candidate for the 18th Senate District. The 18th Senate district is considered to be one of the most important in the state because it could help decide which party has a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

The Chippewa County Democratic Party held their monthly meeting in Chippewa Falls on July 10th. Al Holle, interim chair of the county party explained about the county, and the party organization.  Special guests included Sen. Pat Kreitlow and Rep. Jeff Smith.  Members discussed options for getting the word out about voting for not only Senator Obama, but the local candidates as well.

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Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton was the featured speaker at the Brown County Democratic Party Open House event in Green Bay on July 9, 2008. Sen. David Hansen, D-Green Bay, the incumbent candidate for the 30th Senate District in the November 2008 elections also participated in the event. The 30th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate in the next legislative session. Brown County is also part of the 8th Congressional District, where the race for that seat is expected to be one of the most hotly contested in the nation in 2008.

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Editor of WisPolitics.com, JR Ross, interviewed Kristen Dexter, a democratic candidate for the 68th Assembly District on July 9, 2008 about her campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 68th Assembly District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com, JR Ross, interviewed Jo Egelhoff, a republican candidate for the 57th Assembly District on July 8, 2008 about her campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 57th Assembly District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com, JR Ross, interviewed Sen. Dan Kapanke, R-La Crosse, the incumbent candidate for the 32nd Senate District on July 8, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 32nd Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Rep. Sheldon Wasserman, D-Milwaukee, a candidate for the 8th Senate District on July 8, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 8th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Tom Tiffany, a republican candidate for the 12th Senate District on July 8, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 12th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Randy Hopper a republican candidate for the 18th Senate District on July 8, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 18th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Chad Fradette, a republican candidate for the 30th Senate District on July 8, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 30th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Alison Page, a democratic candidate for the 10th Senate District on July 8, 2008 about her campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 10th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Senate during the next legislative session.

WisconsinEye followed several candidates on the campaign trail in Menomonee Falls on July 3, 2008 at the community’s Independence Day Parade. Jim Burkee, a republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District and Rep. Sheldon Wasserman, a democratic candidate for the 8th Senate District spoke with WisconsinEye about walking in the parade. Burkee’s republican primary opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, and Wasserman’s opponent, incumbent Sen. Alberta Darling both walked with supporters in the parade.

John Gard, a republican candidate for the 8th Congressional District held a town hall meeting on gas prices at the Seymour City Hall on July 1, 2008. Gard is running against U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, who beat Gard in a close race in 2006.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Dennis Lundell, a republican candidate for the 49th Assembly District on June 24, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 49th Senate District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

Editor of WisPolitics.com JR Ross interviewed Rep. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, the incumbent candidate for the 80th Assembly District on June 9, 2008 about his campaign. The interview was conducted in WisconsinEye’s Madison studio. The 80th Assembly District is considered to be one of the most important in the state and could help decide which party controls a majority in the Assembly during the next legislative session.

WisconsinEye caught up with several candidates for the 47th Assembly District at Columbia County’s June Dairy Month Moo Day Brunch, held at a farm in Lodi on June 21, 2008. Republican candidates Tim McCumber and Keith Ripp and independent candidate Dennis Hruby each discussed their campaigns. WisconsinEye was unable to talk to democratic candidate Trish O’Neil, who also attended the event, due to time constraints.

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Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) officially announce her candidacy for re-election to the State Senate and opened her campaign headquarters on Wednesday, June 4th in Germantown, WI. Senator Darling addressed supporters, acknowledged staff and volunteers as well as described some of the issues she will be running on, such as cutting taxes and spending, reforming health care and strengthening the economy as well as creating jobs.

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, held a listening session in Paddock Lake on June 2, 2008. Ryan represents Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District and is up for re-election in November 2008.

U.S. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., R-Menomonee Falls, held one of several town hall meetings in June at the Meqoun Public Safety Building in Meqoun on June 2, 2008. Sensenbrenner is up for re-election in November 2008.

The Brown County Democratic Party held a campaign kickoff event on June 1, 2008 at the Labor Temple in Green Bay, Wis. At the event Rep. Jim Soletski, who represents the 88th District, announced his candidacy for re-election this fall. Sen. Dave Hansen, who represents the 30th Senate District, who is also up for reelection in November attended the event. Both spoke with WisconsinEye about their reelection campaigns. The 88th Assembly District race and the 30th Senate District race are two races which could help decide which political party will have a majority in the Assembly and the Senate in the next session. Supports gathered at the event for free hotdogs, chips, beer and soda.

U.S. Rep Steve Kagen attended the Brown County June Dairy Month Breakfast at the Old Settlers Dairy in Denmark, Wis. on May 30, 2008. Kagen, who represents Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is up for reelection in November. Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, which covers most of the northeast part of state, was the closet election two years ago when Kagen beat out former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker John Gard. Gard is running against Kagen again in 2008.

The Republican Party of Waukesha County held their 58th Annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner in Pewaukee on May 31, 2008. The Dinner is named for President Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. The Dinner's guest speakers included Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. U.S Rep. James Sensenbrenner and U.S. Rep Paul Ryan also attended the event. James T. Harris, WTMJ Radio Talk Show Host, was the event's master of ceremonies. The dinner was held at the County Springs Hotel.

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