Crowley defeats Tiffany to become next Wisconsin Governor (UNDATED)
Democrat David Crowley has been elected Wisconsin’s next governor, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany. Crowley told supporters the election showed voters want state leaders to work together and focus on getting results. Tiffany conceded the race Tuesday night and said he hopes Crowley succeeds in leading the state. Crowley, who currently serves as Milwaukee County Executive, becomes the first Black governor in Wisconsin history.
Democrats flip State Senate and Assembly, setting up trifecta (MADISON)
Democrats gain majorities in the Wisconsin Legislature, setting up a trifecta. Democrats will control both chambers for the first time in more than a decade. Election results show Democrats flipped the State Assembly by winning eight targeted Republican-held seats, giving them a 53-seat majority. Democrats also won two key State Senate races and held onto a western Wisconsin district to take the majority in that chamber. The victories combined with the election of Democrat Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley as Governor, give Democrats a governing trifecta in Madison for the next legislative session.
Democrat Berman upsets Steil in 1st Congressional District (UNDATED)
Democrat Mitchell Berman has defeated Republican incumbent Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Berman, an emergency room nurse, scored an upset victory over the congressman, who had represented the district since 2019. In his victory speech, Berman said voters were seeking change and a focus on issues affecting working families. Steil conceded Tuesday night and thanked supporters while pledging to continue serving his community.
Cooke defeats Van Orden in 3rd CD (LA CROSSE)
Western Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is in Democratic hands, as Derrick Van Orden conceded the race to Rebecca Cooke. Van Orden conceded to Cooke and promised a smooth transition. Cooke told supporters are “hungry for a change that we can feel in our bones, that we can feel in our pocketbooks.” The third time was the charm for Cooke, who lost to Van Orden two years and lost a Democratic primary prior to that.
Kaul secures third term as Attorney General (MADISON)
A third term for Wisconsin’s Attorney General. Voters reelected Democratic AG Josh Kaul, defeating Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney for a second time. Toney conceded at around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday with the Associated Press declaring Kaul the winner about a half hour later. Kaul defeated Toney by about 1.2 percentage points in 2022. Kaul was first sworn in as attorney general in January 2019 after defeating incumbent Republican Brad Schimel.