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Alicia Halvensleben Defeats Allen, Becomes Waukesha's Mayor

4/9/2026

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Halvensleben Wins Mayor

Alicia Halvensleben, Common Council president and a Democrat, defeated Republican State Representative Scott Allen to become Waukesha's mayor.
The election was nonpartisan and focused on local issues such as the budget and housing.
Her victory signals a shift for Democrats ahead of statewide races in November.
Wisconsin politics show a shift, with Trump margins shrinking as Republicans seek the governor's office and Democrats aim for legislative majorities and congressional seats.

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Taylor Faces Off

Wisconsin voters will elect a new Supreme Court justice as Chris Taylor, an Appeals Court Judge and former Democratic state lawmaker, and Maria Lazar, an Appeals Court Judge, vie.
Taylor is backed by liberal justices, while Lazar is backed by conservative figures.
Analysts say a Taylor win would keep Democrats in control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court through 2030.
This cycle has spent $8.9 million, far below year's $100 million.

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Halvensleben Wins Mayor

Alicia Halvensleben, Common Council president and a Democrat, defeated Republican State Representative Scott Allen to become Waukesha's mayor.
The election was nonpartisan and focused on local issues such as the budget and housing.
Her victory signals a shift for Democrats ahead of statewide races in November.
Wisconsin politics show a shift, with Trump margins shrinking as Republicans seek the governor's office and Democrats aim for legislative majorities and congressional seats.

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