Wisconsin Democrats win governor, Senate and Assembly for first time since 2010
The gist
Wisconsin Democrats won the governor's office and both legislative chambers; David Crowley became the state's first Black governor.
Full control lets the party shape state law after years of divided government.
How it unfolded
- May 12, 2025Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer joins the board of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, saying its president asked her to join and that it signals a trifecta could be possible in 2026.
- Jun 14, 2026At the state convention in Madison, Democrats look toward November with an eye on a trifecta: flipping two Senate seats and five Assembly seats while keeping the governor's office as Gov. Tony Evers moves toward retirement.
- Nov 2, 2026Independent analysts believe Democrats are poised to pick up the two Senate seats they need; they need five in the Assembly, which a good night could deliver.