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FACT CHECK: Dan Kelly Accepts Over Half a Million Dollars from the Wisconsin GOP MADISON, Wis. — For weeks, Dan Kelly has claimed he is “not accepting funds from the state GOP” [14:16]. On Thursday, Kelly reiterated this claim, stating he is “not taking large contributions from the state party” [00:30]. Unfortunately for Kelly, his […]

Dan Kelly’s Allies Threaten and Traumatize Sexual Assault Victim MADISON, Wis. — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today on irresponsible and inaccurate Supreme Court ads aired in support of Dan Kelly by Fair Courts America and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, two far-right special interest groups. The Journal Sentinel reports that the survivor’s story was featured in the […]

Dan Kelly: “I’ve Never Convicted Anyone” MADISON, Wis. — In a recent appearance on WVCY-TV30, Dan Kelly came clean on his stark lack of experience as a criminal prosecutor or trial court judge, admitting to viewers that “I’ve never convicted anyone. “Dan Kelly has a stunning lack of experience with the criminal justice system he would […]

WILL & Zignego Family Dig Deep for Dan Kelly MADISON, Wis. — According to campaign finance filings released last night, parties tied to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Zignego family continued to funnel resources into Dan Kelly’s campaign. In 2019, Kelly initially recused himself from hearing a case brought by WILL and plaintiff […]

Dan Kelly Campaigns Alongside Jan. 6th Attendee & Violent Extremist MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly’s ties to election deniers and right-wing extremists have drawn headlines across Wisconsin, with new reporting this week on Kelly’s campaigning with Stop The Steal activist Scott Presler and his appearance at an event headlined by Matthew Trewhella, an anti-abortion extremist […]

ICYMI: Dan Kelly appears at event headlined by pastor who advocated for killing abortion providers, compared COVID-19 policies to Holocaust MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that far-right candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Dan Kelly appeared at an event headlined by anti-abortion extremist Matthew Trewhella. During his speech in St. Croix County, Trewhella compared […]

Fact Check: Dan Kelly Lies About His Extremist Ties MADISON, Wis. — In the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate this afternoon, self-proclaimed “trustworthy judicial conservative” Dan Kelly repeatedly lied to cover up his extremist ties. Here are the facts about Dan Kelly’s ties to the extreme right wing: Dan Kelly claimed [17:56] that he made no promises to […]

WisDems Statement on Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s Debate Victory MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s debate demonstrated that Judge Janet stands for fairness, common sense, and the rule of law, while Dan Kelly offers MAGA extremism wrapped in legal rhetoric and […]

What We’ve Learned About Dan Kelly’s Extremist Ties MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly’s deep ties to the extreme right have defined his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. From revelations about Kelly’s legal work for right-wing causes to the array of far-right special interest groups that have endorsed him, numerous recent reports have detailed Kelly’s extensive […]