Wisconsin Democrats Elect Legislative Leaders as Party Prepares to Govern Both Chambers

Democrats, Republicans name new leaders for Wisconsin Legislature as power shifts in Madison

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats have selected their new legislative leaders as the party prepares to take control of both chambers of the state legislature for the first time in 16 years. Senate Democrats elected Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) as Majority Leader, while Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) will serve as Senate President. Republicans selected Julian Bradley (R-New […]

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Wisconsin Democrats elect legislative leaders as party prepares to govern both chambers

Wisconsin Democrats are shifting from campaigning to governing after securing control of both chambers of the state Legislature for the first time in 16 years.