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21 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballots, here are the insiders, groups and trends that also won or lost.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
9 Things You Might Not Know About Gov.-Elect David Crowley
Wisconsin’s next governor has a very Milwaukee back story, complete with a football career.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Michael Alfonso Wins Northern Wisconsin District, Will Be Youngest House Rep
Republican is son-in-law to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who once held same seat.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Exuberant, Ride Historic Blue Wave Into Power
Democrats celebrate Crowley win and first trifecta in state government in nearly two decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Voters Return Fitzgerald to Congress
U.S. Rep easily wins reelection to fourth term in the House.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trevor Jung Flips Key State Senate Seat for Democrats
Racine Democrat defeats Jim Croft to replace longtime Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrat Mitchell Berman Defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil, Flips Wisconsin House Seat
GOP incumbent loses. Berman will be the first Democrat to serve 1st District in 3 decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Robyn Vining Flips Senate Seat in Milwaukee Suburbs
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Wins Secretary of State Race
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
