Hard-Earned Lessons on the Campaign Trail
April 12, 2026 - 18:15
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The Election Day loss by the conservative candidate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court was a bit of a shocker. The loss wasn’t a big surprise, but the margin was. On a quick analysis, there are probably three considerations: time, money, and voters.
Assembly Bill 1193, introduced by Francesca Hong, represents a troubling shift away from the values that have long held our communities together.
Last week, Governor Evers vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have required pornographic websites to verify the age of their users through a simple ID verification process. This common-sense bill was designed to protect children from viewing harmful online content. Even with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the State Assembly and State Senate and support from over 70% of the public, Governor Evers still chose to veto the bill.
In sports, it is often said that the best offense is a good defense.
The same holds true for the Wisconsin State Legislature.
While a lawmaker’s main role is writing and passing bills, another important part of our job is stopping bad or harmful policies from advancing through the legislative process.
We did just that with Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 budget proposal where he was looking to increase spending by almost 20 percent to $119 billion.
With the legislative session wrapping up, we sent a number of bills to the Governor to be signed. About a dozen of them were bills that I authored. I am very proud to report that the Governor signed nearly all of them. This week’s column will highlight some of the most interesting legislation he signed into law.
Telegram readers know all too well about the epidemic of immigration fraud in Minnesota, where nearly half visa holders were found to have submitted fraudulent applications.
But that is not the only type of immigration fraud going on.
This past weekend, it was revealed that the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani were living a lavish lifestyle in the U.S.
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Thank you for standing with me throughout this campaign. Your prayers, encouragement, time, and belief in our message meant more than I can fully express. I want to sincerely apologize for falling short in our effort to unseat a deeply entrenched incumbent who has held this position since the 1980s. I just got off the phone and left a voicemail to congratulate him for another win.
What happens when one determined voice refuses to stay silent?
In this powerful conversation, Adam Manka reveals how he went from student activist to school board leader—and why the fight for your child’s education is far from over.
I’m running for County Board because I believe local government should work for the people who live here—not outside interests, not political insiders, and not career politicians who have lost touch with the community. Our county deserves leadership that focuses on the basics: safe roads, responsible budgeting, and transparent decision-making. Too often, government grows disconnected from the everyday concerns of working families. I’m stepping forward to bring common sense, accountability, and a renewed focus on serving you.
If elected, here’s what I will work to accomplish:
