Wisconsin Election: Democrats Win Control of State Legislature for First Time Since 2011

Breaking down the “Blue Tsunami” of Tuesday’s elections

The extent of the wins by Democrats on Tuesday may have surprised both sides according to one political analyst. UW-La Crosse Political Scientist Anthony Chergosky visited La Crosse Talk on Wednesday morning to discuss the events of Tuesday’s elections around the state and the country. Calling it a ‘blue tsunami’, he acknowledged that midterm elections […]

Democrats now control Wisconsin Legislature

Democrats won an 18-15 majority in the state Senate and a 53-46 majority in the Assembly, according to unofficial results.

Democrats flip Wisconsin Legislature, setting up single-party control

Democrats have won both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature for the first time in 18 years, setting up single-party control of state government.

Wisconsin Democrats win majority in State Assembly

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Democrats won a majority in the State Assembly on Tuesday, securing a legislative trifecta after winning a majority in the State Senate and the governor's race earlier in the night.

Wisconsin election: Democrats win control of State Legislature for first time since 2011

For the first time since 2011, Democrats now have control of the Wisconsin Legislature after winning several key races during the 2026 midterm elections.

Wisconsin Democrats Claim State Senate Majority

Wisconsin Senate Democrats say they flipped control of the chamber for the first time in over 15 years, naming Dianne Hesselbein majority leader.