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Democrat Alicia Halvensleben Wins Waukesha Mayoral Race, Boosting Party's Momentum

4/8/2026

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Alicia Halvensleben, a Democrat, won the Waukesha, Wisconsin mayoral race with more than 51% of the vote, defeating Republican Scott Allen.
The victory shifts a traditionally Republican area and adds to Democrats' recent mayoral successes nationwide.
The win may boost Democratic optimism ahead of the midterm elections.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Democrats show growing enthusiasm as they prepare for November.

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Alicia Halvensleben, a Democrat, won the Waukesha, Wisconsin mayoral race with more than 51% of the vote, defeating Republican Scott Allen.
The victory shifts a traditionally Republican area and adds to Democrats' recent mayoral successes nationwide.
The win may boost Democratic optimism ahead of the midterm elections.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Democrats show growing enthusiasm as they prepare for November.