Democrats win Wisconsin trifecta for first time in 16 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 01:15 · Archive

Democrats won control of the Wisconsin governor's office and both chambers of the state Legislature for the first time in 16 years.

Democrats gained control of the Wisconsin State Legislature for the first time in 16 years following Tuesday's election. They flipped three state Senate seats and won all eight targeted Assembly districts, giving them 53 Assembly seats. Governor-elect David Crowley won the governor's race with the largest margin of victory since Tommy Thompson's re-election in 1998. This gives Democrats control of the governor's office and both legislative chambers simultaneously.

Crowley said his priorities include lowering costs for housing, utilities, healthcare and childcare, along with property tax relief and expanded access to affordable healthcare. Democratic legislative leaders Dianne Hesselbein and Greta Neubauer said they will begin caucusing next week to align priorities with the governor-elect. Hesselbein, positioned to become Senate majority leader, said Democrats will also focus on school funding. 'They've been starved for so long, our K-12 education really needs some help,' she said.

State Senator Jamie Wall, a Democrat, attributed the results to voter frustration over living costs and federal politics. The next legislative session begins in January. Retiring Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos congratulated Democrats and said conservatives would 'offer constructive alternatives' and highlight differences between their approaches.

How it is being reported

• Democrats won a trifecta in Wisconsin. What’s next?Democrats will control the governor’s office and both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature for the first time in 16 years following Tuesday’s election.WSAW · 5 Nov, 01:01
• Democrats won a trifecta in Wisconsin. What’s next?Democrats will control the governor’s office and both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature for the first time in 16 years following Tuesday’s election.WBAY · 5 Nov, 00:51
• Northeast Wisconsin voters react to Republican losses and Democratic gainsDemocrats flipped control of the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate in the election, securing control of the state Legislature for the first time in years.WBAY · 4 Nov, 21:55
• Democrats flip control of Wisconsin LegislatureDemocrats flipped power in the Wisconsin State Legislature, taking control of both the state Senate and Assembly.WBAY · 4 Nov, 15:19

In this story: David Crowley · Dianne Hesselbein · Greta Neubauer · Jamie Wall · Wisconsin · Democratic Party · Republican Party

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