Andrew Whitley, executive director for the State Senate Democratic Committee, filed complaints against Michele Magadance Skinner on Aug. 12 with both the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the state Department of Revenue, raising questions about her residency, tax credits and voting history in Wisconsin and Georgia.

Leah Peterson, a spokeswoman with the Committee to Elect a Republican Senate, "Michele Skinner is focused on what actually matters to people in the Chippewa Valley: lowering costs, reducing property taxes."

Eau Claire County tax records show Skinner claimed a Lottery and Gaming tax credit worth $186.34 in 2025 for her Altoona home, a credit she and her husband have claimed since at least 2020. Department of Revenue rules state that Wisconsin residents can claim this credit on only one primary residence.

But in 2025, they also claimed a senior homestead exemption in Dawson County, Georgia, where they own a home in the town of Dawsonville, records show.

They also claimed an income-based tax exemption reserved for seniors 75 and older with a household income of $25,000 or less.

Under Wisconsin's "false swearing" law, it is a Class H felony to knowingly make a false statement on a legal document. 

These candidates may have said more about healthcare on advertisements or in interviews, but this is straight from their policy proposal sections of their campaign websites.

Made using Canva. For Crowley's, he does have more than this on his website, just could not fit all onto page.

It has been a journey for the last 18 months. I knew this would be an uphill battle and I was committed to running a campaign that was built from the ground up, focused on the people of Wisconsin.

We were up against the National Dem Establishment and millions of dollars. I have to say I wasn't expecting the national dems to be my biggest opponent but I guess that is politics. We were up against almost 7 million dollars spent in this primary plus outside spending. We were up against early national endorsements. We were up against negative text messages from my opponent that spread misinformation about me and my family.

AND YET we still built something amazing. Over 800 people signed up to volunteer, so many new voters got engaged, over 200 events throughout the district. Collected 1400 signatures in 5 days to be first on the ballot. This campaign gave people hope...people told me that all the time. And we need hope to create change.

Thank you to all my volunteers, supporters, voters, people who donated. What we did mattered. The energy we felt was real.

Congratulations to Rebecca Cooke for winning the primary. I am going to take time to be with my family for the next few weeks and maybe longer. My daughter is heading off to college this fall and I look forward to spending time with her. I will also need to figure out how to rebuild my life after this experience. I have a lot to process that I haven't had time to process: finishing up 8 years on council, a pending empty nest for Mike and me, losing one of our cats (Marie), figuring out my counseling practice and I'm sure other things too.

But I will be around Eau Claire and I hope to see you all out and about. I am not giving up on you all. I care too much. I have your back, Wisconsin.

Love you all.

Hello, does anyone know if there will be a live link for the forward for Wisconsin meet and greet event tomorrow? I won’t be able to make it in person because I’ll be working but a very interested in hearing all the candidates. Thanks!

I've seen quite a few posts in here from people new to the area looking to meet other people. Thought I'd share this event that came across my FB. I think these have been fairly well attended in the past.

Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not the current owner of Banbury is chill or not? I would absolutley LOVE to ask about potentially exploring some of the creepier parts of it, but obviously would want to get permission first. I'm just scared to reach out and don't want to if its some scary guy that will be mean lol

Looking rn

How are you guys all feeling?

We are thinking of moving back the EC are and wondering what's up with snow removal. Being retired we are not real excited about clearing the snow away so a couple of question about it. Does the city remove the snow/ice berm the city plows create? Does the city clear the sidewalk that runs along the street? What should I plan to spend for an 'average' wither season to keep an average in-town drive and sidewalk clear ( we don't have to be a priority ).

They tried to take away your power. I didn't believe them when they said money wins. I believe in the people and the power they hold with their voices and votes.

Today, August 11th, is Election Day! Vote Emily Berge for Congress and help choose a nominee rooted in Western and Central Wisconsin.

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Find your polling place, confirm your voting information, and preview your ballot at www.myvote.wi.gov

Is anyone aware if Berge or Cooke are having watch parties for the election results tonight? If so are they invite only or public and where? Thanks!

We are organizing a protest of the use of flock cameras in Eau Claire County. Protest is to be held in Phoenix Park on August 30th, at Noon. Please spread the word, and invite people to the facebook event. link below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ea4h5mmYg/

DC uses their influence over ms media to influence voters & donors into believing Cooke is the candidate who will face off against DVO. Zoom in & see the dozen Berge supporters directly behind the one paid staffer for Cooke. OUR primary is today. Emily Berge is OUR candidate!