Kent Lovern to become Milwaukee County's top prosecutor after unopposed election

Milwaukee County Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern will become the county's top prosecutor next year, running unopposed to replace retiring DA John Chisholm. Lovern has 26 years of experience and aims to address crime, especially reckless driving. Lovern supports high cash bail for serious offenses, following a 2023 constitutional amendment in Wisconsin. He believes different standards should apply for non-violent crimes, although judges ultimately decide on bail amounts. Concerns about staffing in the DA's office persist, with a projected 10% loss of legal staff by next summer. Despite criticism from Republicans, no candidates have emerged to challenge Lovern in the election.