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Wisconsin Democrats Flip Legislature, Secure Trifecta for First Time Since 2010
Democrats plan campaign-finance and election-law changes, plus higher school spending and abortion access, after flipping both chambers and the governor’s office.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters elected Democrat David Crowley as governor while giving Democrats control of both legislative chambers, establishing the first Democratic trifecta in 16 years.
- Republicans had controlled the legislature since 2011, but new legislative maps adopted in 2024 helped make districts competitive after the Wisconsin Supreme Court found previous gerrymandered maps unconstitutional.
- Democrats secured an 18-15 majority in the state Senate and a 53-46 majority in the Assembly, flipping eight Assembly seats and three Senate seats previously held by Republicans.
- Governor-Elect David Crowley and incoming Assembly Speaker Greta Neubauer plan to prioritize affordability, schools, and taxes, with Neubauer stating the party will 'end decades of Republican obstruction' to deliver progress.
- Outgoing Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed to hold new leadership accountable while Republicans rebuild, ahead of the January 4, 2027, swearing-in ceremony for the 2027-2028 session.
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