An 1830 John Farmer map shows the size of Brown County on the east side of what is now Wisconsin, when it was part of the Michigan Territory. John Farmer map
By Kris Leonhardt
Editor-in-chief
GREEN BAY – The first election held in the state of Wisconsin occurred in Green Bay, then part of a much larger Brown County.
Brown County — named for Gen. Jacob Brown — was one of the first counties organized in the state.
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It was incorporated in October of 1818 by Michigan Territory Governor Lewis Cass, at that time taking up much of the eastern half of what was to become the state of Wisconsin.
What is now Wisconsin became part of the Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800.
In 1809, it became part of the Illinois Territory and when Illinois became a state, it was merged into the Michigan Territory until Michigan became its own state.
Incumbent Gabriel Richard faced Austin Eli Wing and John Biddle for the non-voting delegate for the Michigan Territory at-large. Richard lost to Wing, pictured, in the election. Public domain photo
In Florence Elizabeth Baker’s “A Brief History of the Elective Franchise in Wisconsin” — presented to the Wisconsin Historical Society in 1894 — Baker recounts the first time the elective franchise was exercised in Wisconsin.
“In June of 1825, we discover a Detroit paper (Detroit Gazette) stopping its press ‘to announce that the schooner Harriet arrived this morning (June 14) from Green Bay and Mackinac, bringing the intelligence that Mr. Biddle received 82 votes at Green Bay and 42 on the island of Mackinac. Mr. Wing received at the former place 34 and at the latter 18, and Mr. Richard two at Mackinac,’” the paper stated.
“In 1830, the counties of Brown, Crawford, Chippewa and Iowa, which included part of the Wisconsin Territory, but were then in Michigan Territory, were exempted from the operation of the law requiring freehold security to be given for any purpose, or as a qualification for office.”
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The race was for the U.S. House of Representatives, and at that time the election was held on varying dates from July 1824, to August 1825 across the country.
Incumbent Gabriel Richard faced Austin Eli Wing and John Biddle for the non-voting delegate for the Michigan Territory at-large.
Richard lost to Wing in the election.
“As Michigan was still a territory, Wing was a non-voting delegate. He was allowed to debate, bring up bills in committee, but not to vote. He was again elected in 1830 as Michigan’s delegate to the U.S. House,” said Monroe County Museum Volunteer Mary Strevel wrote in a Monroe News column.
Strevel transcribed hand-written letters donated to the museum from the Wing family.
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“In the process of deciphering one of the letters Austin had written to his father in 1825, I learned that the election of 1825 was contested. Austin had two opponents in this election: Major Biddle and Mr. Richard. Wing tied Biddle for the seat at 732 votes. Mr. Wing objected to the counting of certain votes given at Sault de St. Marie on the grounds of illegality. Of course Mr. Biddle objected, and a committee was formed to look into this matter. After much debating, the election was decided in favor of Austin Eli Wing and he became the delegate to the 19th Congress.”
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing
02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 0-6-9
Evening: 8-6-6
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Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 9-3-8-0
Evening: 4-5-2-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 01-04-05-07-09-11-12-17-18-21-22
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Evening: 05-06-10-11-12-13-14-16-17-19-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from July 15 drawing
05-06-23-28-31
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from July 15 drawing
04-08-15-16-21-33, Doubler: N
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Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from July 15 drawing
10-19-25-31-37-40
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
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(WLUK) — Northeast Wisconsin community groups that helped during historic spring flooding can now apply for relief.
Applications for the United Way Fox Cities and Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Flood Relief fund are now open.
The grants are available to local nonprofits and churches serving residents in Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah/Menasha area of Winnebago counties who are engaging in relief efforts both short-term and long-term.
Grants are available to:
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501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Groups fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)
Churches and other public entities able to receive tax-deductible contributions
These grants are not available to private foundations, individuals or businesses directly, labor unions, or 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organizations.
The funding provided to these community organizations will help with housing and safe shelter, food, health and well-being, and financial assistance.
For individual homeowners and renters seeking relief, you can apply for FEMA assistance.
President Trump recently approved $22.6 million in federal aid for Northeast Wisconsin. The request made earlier this year asked for $27 million.
