
Media outlets call Wisconsin for Trump
Multiple media outlets have projected Donald Trump will win Wisconsin, putting the Badger State back in his column four years after narrowly losing it to Joe Biden.
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Multiple media outlets have projected Donald Trump will win Wisconsin, putting the Badger State back in his column four years after narrowly losing it to Joe Biden.

Republicans maintained control of the Assembly today despite new legislative lines that gave Dems more opportunities to flip the chamber than previous maps. As of early this morning, Republicans had secured the 50 seats they needed to maintain the majority, according to a WisPolitics check of unofficial returns.
Jamie Wall has declared victory over opponent Jim Rafter in the 30th Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Welcome to the Senate, Senator-elect Jamie Wall! Since announcing his candidacy, Jamie Wall has knocked on nearly

Dems picked up three seats in the state Senate on Tuesday — including knocking off GOP state Sens. Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel — as they kept the door open to taking a run at flipping control of the chamber in 2026. They also led in early returns in a fourth seat that would mark a clean sweep of the contested races on Tuesday’s ballot.
Jodi Habush Sinykin has declared victory over Republican incumbent Duey Stroebel in the 8th Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “It is my honor to officially welcome Jodi Habush Sinykin to the State Senate. Jodi
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Donald Trump’s victory in Wisconsin and the 2024 presidential election, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “From the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,
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Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden declared victory in his reelection bid in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD tonight in one of the most closely watched races in the Badger State.
LODI, WI – Democratic candidate Sarah Keyeski shared the following statement after being declared the winner of Senate District 14. “Thank you to all of my supporters and volunteers. Whether you knocked doors, wrote postcards, gathered nomination signatures, or just opened
LA CROSSE, WI — With over 90% of the vote counted, multiple outlets have reported that State Senator Brad Pfaff has successfully won re-election to represent the 32nd Senate District. Pfaff released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored the voters
Sarah Keyeski has declared victory over Republican incumbent Joan Ballweg in the 14th Senate District. With this, Senate Democrats have broken the Republican supermajority. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “It is an honor to welcome Sarah
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Wednesday morning, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement after winning the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to serve his second term in the House of Representatives. “I’m truly thankful and humbled the people
Stevens Point – Once again, the people of the 24th Senate District have chosen Senator Testin to be their voice in Madison. “I’m grateful to the people of the 24th District for their votes of confidence, and I’m honored that they’ve

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil won reelection tonight to the 1st CD as De Pere businessman Tony Wied secured the open 8th CD for Republicans.
Senator Pfaff has declared victory over challenger Stacey Klein in the 32nd Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “I am so excited to welcome Senator Pfaff back to the State Senate. Senator Pfaff is a
Janesville, WI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates endorsed candidate U.S. Representative Bryan Steil on his reelection to represent Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Bryan Steil is a trusted partner on key economic
STURTEVANT, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil of Janesville, WI was re-elected to the United States House of Representatives. Steil released the following statement: “Thank you to the voters of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District for your support and trust in me.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Congressman Bryan Steil’s victory in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional district: “Congratulations to Congressman Bryan Steil on his re-election victory. Rep. Steil is a strong and pragmatic leader for Southeast Wisconsin, and
De Pere, WI – Small businessman and political outsider Tony Wied released the following statement after winning the election to represent WI-08 in Congress. “I’m overwhelmed by the support shown to our campaign from the people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the approval of the Question 1 constitutional amendment prohibiting noncitizen voting in Wisconsin elections, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “With the passage of Question 1, voters have delivered an unmistakable message:

Multiple media outlets have projected Donald Trump will win Wisconsin, putting the Badger State back in his column four years after narrowly losing it to Joe Biden.

Republicans maintained control of the Assembly today despite new legislative lines that gave Dems more opportunities to flip the chamber than previous maps. As of early this morning, Republicans had secured the 50 seats they needed to maintain the majority, according to a WisPolitics check of unofficial returns.
Jamie Wall has declared victory over opponent Jim Rafter in the 30th Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Welcome to the Senate, Senator-elect Jamie Wall! Since announcing his candidacy, Jamie Wall has knocked on nearly 20,000 doors, getting to know voters and hearing about the

Dems picked up three seats in the state Senate on Tuesday — including knocking off GOP state Sens. Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel — as they kept the door open to taking a run at flipping control of the chamber in 2026. They also led in early returns in a fourth seat that would mark a clean sweep of the contested races on Tuesday’s ballot.
Jodi Habush Sinykin has declared victory over Republican incumbent Duey Stroebel in the 8th Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “It is my honor to officially welcome Jodi Habush Sinykin to the State Senate. Jodi and her team ran an incredible campaign, centering the values
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Donald Trump’s victory in Wisconsin and the 2024 presidential election, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “From the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wisconsin was the cornerstone of President Trump’s victory. This election
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Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden declared victory in his reelection bid in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD tonight in one of the most closely watched races in the Badger State.
LODI, WI – Democratic candidate Sarah Keyeski shared the following statement after being declared the winner of Senate District 14. “Thank you to all of my supporters and volunteers. Whether you knocked doors, wrote postcards, gathered nomination signatures, or just opened your door when I knocked on it, your kindness was
LA CROSSE, WI — With over 90% of the vote counted, multiple outlets have reported that State Senator Brad Pfaff has successfully won re-election to represent the 32nd Senate District. Pfaff released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored the voters of this district have re-elected me to continue serving in
Sarah Keyeski has declared victory over Republican incumbent Joan Ballweg in the 14th Senate District. With this, Senate Democrats have broken the Republican supermajority. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “It is an honor to welcome Sarah Keyeski to the State Senate. Senate-elect Keyeski ran a successful
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Wednesday morning, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement after winning the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to serve his second term in the House of Representatives. “I’m truly thankful and humbled the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District decided to send me back
Stevens Point – Once again, the people of the 24th Senate District have chosen Senator Testin to be their voice in Madison. “I’m grateful to the people of the 24th District for their votes of confidence, and I’m honored that they’ve elected to trust me to continue representing them,” said Senator

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil won reelection tonight to the 1st CD as De Pere businessman Tony Wied secured the open 8th CD for Republicans.
Senator Pfaff has declared victory over challenger Stacey Klein in the 32nd Senate District. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “I am so excited to welcome Senator Pfaff back to the State Senate. Senator Pfaff is a tireless advocate for our rural and farming communities and a
Janesville, WI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates endorsed candidate U.S. Representative Bryan Steil on his reelection to represent Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Bryan Steil is a trusted partner on key economic issues that make life better for Wisconsinites. He fought hard
STURTEVANT, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil of Janesville, WI was re-elected to the United States House of Representatives. Steil released the following statement: “Thank you to the voters of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District for your support and trust in me. Together, we can strengthen our country, lower costs and have
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Congressman Bryan Steil’s victory in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional district: “Congratulations to Congressman Bryan Steil on his re-election victory. Rep. Steil is a strong and pragmatic leader for Southeast Wisconsin, and voters are excited to send him back to continue fighting
De Pere, WI – Small businessman and political outsider Tony Wied released the following statement after winning the election to represent WI-08 in Congress. “I’m overwhelmed by the support shown to our campaign from the people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. I want to thank the voters in Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the approval of the Question 1 constitutional amendment prohibiting noncitizen voting in Wisconsin elections, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “With the passage of Question 1, voters have delivered an unmistakable message: Wisconsin elections will be decided by U.S. citizens, not far-left