Democrats Eye Congressional Map Redraw in Wisconsin

Legislation to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps could be taken up within the first 100 days of Gov.-elect David Crowley's term.

Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Legislative Policy

Democrats Eye Congressional Map Redraw in Wisconsin

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Should Wisconsin redraw its congressional maps to favor the party in power?

Democrats said legislation to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps could be taken up within the first 100 days after Gov.-elect David Crowley takes office. Crowley said he would sign such a bill if it reached his desk.

Why it matters

Democrats gained two congressional seats in the November election, moving the delegation from a 6-2 Republican majority to a 4-4 split. With Democratic majorities in the state Senate and Assembly taking office in January, the party has the votes to pursue a map change.

Democrats picked up two seats in November, shifting Wisconsin's congressional delegation from 6-2 Republican to a 4-4 split. The proposed redraw's specific boundaries have not yet been released.

The players

David Crowley

Crowley is the Democratic governor-elect of Wisconsin, who said he would sign a congressional map redraw bill if it reached his desk.

Tony Wied

Wied is a Wisconsin public official whose comments on the redistricting proposal were reported by WBAY in Green Bay.

Greta Neubauer

Neubauer is a Wisconsin public official whose remarks on congressional map redrawing were included in the reporting.

The details

Democrats plan to propose legislation to redraw Wisconsin's congressional map, citing the party's strong showing in a historic wave year as the reason the current districts are gerrymandered. Crowley said he is focused on putting his transition team in place before the legislative process begins.

2022: State Supreme Court adopted minor congressional map changes made by Gov. Tony Evers.
2024: Maps for state Senate and Assembly races were redrawn under Evers.
November 2026: Democrats picked up two congressional seats in the election.
January 2027: Democrats take office with majorities in the state Senate and Assembly.
First 100 days of Crowley's term: Possible action on congressional map legislation.

Legislative Policy Context

Wisconsin's 2022 congressional map changes, adopted by the state Supreme Court under Gov. Tony Evers, were relatively minor rather than a full overhaul. The proposed redraw would be a larger intervention than that 2022 adjustment.

If enacted, a redrawn congressional map would change which voters are assigned to which districts for federal House races. Residents would need to check their new district assignments once any map is finalized.

The takeaway

Redistricting proposals can shift the partisan balance of a state's congressional delegation well beyond a single election. Watching how the first 100 days of the new administration unfold will show whether the proposal advances.