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Ads, Spending, and Gerrymandering
May 4, 2023
During the months prior to the election, Wisconsin residents were overwhelmed with radio and television ads for this election. There have been estimates between $29 million to $40 million spent on advertising alone. Some argue that it isn’t worth it; if people know who they are going to vote for, these ads won’t change anything. Some say that the ads have the power to sway voters. Wisconsin is a gerrymandering state, which is currently set to favor the Republican Party. That adds to the excitement of the win for Protasiewicz.
