Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Press Release

Billionaire Donors Trying to Buy a Senate Majority in Wisconsin

Billionaire Donors Trying To Buy A Senate Majority In Wisconsin

By - Jul 16th, 2026 12:57 pm

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Republicans reported 75% of the money they’ve raised this year has come from 2 MAGA billionaire donors. The Committee To Elect A Republican Senate (CERS) received $4 million from longtime Republican donors Diane Hendricks and Elizabeth Uihlein, which they then funneled to struggling candidates across Wisconsin.

SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Wisconsin Billionaires’ attempts to buy a Senate majority:

“The fact that Senate Republicans have to rely on the help of MAGA Billionaires to prop up their lackluster candidates shows they know how unpopular their policies are and are desperately trying to wallpaper over it with billions of dollars. Whether it’s Elon Musk or Dianne Hendricks, Wisconsinites are sick of ultra-wealthy donors trying to buy elections in our state. Senate Democrats are campaigning every day, talking about the issues that matter most to working families, and building the grassroots support that will deliver a Democratic Senate Majority in November.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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