Wisconsin Republicans will retain their control of both chambers of the state Legislature after Tuesday’s election.
The exact balance of power in Madison remains unclear as some races are still too close to call. Democrats gained ground in both chambers under new, more competitive maps that were passed into law earlier this year.
In the Senate, Democrats broke a Republican supermajority and gained enough seats to ensure they have a shot at seizing control of the upper chamber when the other half of its seats are up for reelection in 2026.
“I think what this really does for the state Senate is we’re going to be able to negotiate, and hopefully compromise on a number of things,” said Minority Leader Diane Hesselbein, the Senate’s top Democrat. “And as always, I’ve always said my door is always open, I’m open to those conversations, and I’m hoping we can do things to move Wisconsin forward.”
In the Assembly, where all 99 seats were up for reelection, members of both parties estimate that Democrats gained around 10 seats. The GOP expected those losses under the new legislative maps drawn by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.