Democrats in Wisconsin have made significant gains in the State Senate, flipping four Republican districts in the recent election. This shift was made possible by the new competitive political maps drawn by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and passed by Republican lawmakers earlier in the year.
With these new district lines, either party had a realistic chance at winning seats in the Legislature. The Senate, where half the chamber is up for election every two years, saw Democrats narrowing the GOP majority to 18-15. This means that Democrats could potentially take control of the Senate in 2026 if they flip two more districts.
Key victories for Democrats include Sarah Keyeski defeating longtime Republican Sen. Joan Ballweg in the 14th Senate District and Jamie Wall winning against Republican Jim Rafter in the 30th Senate District. Jodi Habush Sinykin also narrowly defeated Duey Stroebel in the 8th Senate District, highlighting the Democrats’ success in key suburban battlegrounds.
The new maps also played a role in the outcome in the 18th Senate District where Democrat Kristin Alfheim defeated Anthony Wayne Phillips by a significant margin. Overall, Democrats made gains in the Senate, setting the stage for further shifts in the coming years. The Republicans were able to maintain majority in the Assembly, but the new maps have introduced a greater level of competition in Wisconsin’s political landscape.
Source
Photo credit www.wpr.org