Climbing Aboard the Trump Train… or Staying Home Posted on December 14, 2016July 23, 2021 by Media Milwaukee staff Students’ choices on election day fueled Donald Trump’s surprise win in Wisconsin. Journalism students fanned out to ask what motivated young people, or turned them off. UWM student Sean Cramer has faith in Trump. Photo: Evan Casey Wisconsinites overwhelmingly voted Republican for the first time in a presidential election since 1984. Evan Casey reports. Audio: Evan Casey Photo: Andrew Boldt In Milwaukee county, nearly 50,000 fewer votes were cast in 2016 than in 2012. Andrew Boldt reports. Audio: Andrew Boldt Sherwin Hughes is the host of a Milwaukee radio show that focuses on politics and community issues. Photo: Amanda Becker Turnout was low in some of Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods. Amanda Becker reports. Audio: Amanda Becker Photo: Cassie Bretl University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are reflecting on the surprising results of the presidential election in Wisconsin. Cassie Bretl has the story. Audio: Cassie Bretl Claudia Jamison fears the racial divide will deepen with Donald Trump as president. Photo: Maren Orlowski The 2016 Presidential election was viewed by many voters as nasty, with extreme views, mudslinging, and scandals chasing both major candidates. To stay out of the fray, many Milwaukee County residents opted not to vote. Maren Orlowski reports. Audio: Maren Orlowski UWM junior Michael Rehlinger voted for the first time in 2016, and cast his vote for Trump. Photo: Harald Reynolds UWM students reflect on their impressions of the election. Harald Reynolds reports. Audio: Harald Reynolds Photo: John Fennimore Some Wisconsin voters decided to go a different direction and vote third party. John Fennimore reports. Audio: John Fennimore Photo: Evan Heffelfinger Evan Heffelfinger talks with students whose decisions on election day affected the surprising outcome. Audio: Evan Heffelfinger Milwaukee residents contributed to the election day trends that turned Wisconsin red. Rhea Riley Reports. Audio: Rhea Riley Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)