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Wisconsin Democrats Target 2026 Trifecta Amid GOP Confidence

1/15/2026

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Democrats in Wisconsin aim to secure a trifecta in the 2026 elections by flipping two Senate seats and five Assembly seats.
The plan hinges on district boundaries and an open gubernatorial race.
Key candidates include current Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez and Mandela Barnes, a Democratic candidate for governor.
Democrats won a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Republicans led by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos remain confident in preserving the majority.

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Story summary

Democrats in Wisconsin aim to secure a trifecta in the 2026 elections by flipping two Senate seats and five Assembly seats.
The plan hinges on district boundaries and an open gubernatorial race.
Key candidates include current Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez and Mandela Barnes, a Democratic candidate for governor.
Democrats won a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Republicans led by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos remain confident in preserving the majority.