Democrats Win Wisconsin Trifecta in Rare Sweep
Democrats took the governor's office and both state legislative chambers in Wisconsin for the first time in nearly two decades.
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This page covers political parties in Wisconsin, from the Democratic and Republican organizations to third parties, primaries and party fundraising. Reporting follows party platforms, internal disputes and ballot access efforts across the state.
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November 5, 2026
Democrats Flip Wisconsin Assembly and Senate SeatsDemocrats gained eight Wisconsin Assembly seats and three Senate seats, securing a trifecta in state government.
November 4, 2026
Democrats Win Wisconsin Trifecta With Crowley GovernorshipDavid Crowley, Wisconsin's first Black governor, defeated Tom Tiffany by nearly 10%, giving Democrats control of the governor's office and both legislative chambers.
November 4, 2026
Democrats Flip Two Wisconsin House SeatsMitchell Berman and Rebecca Cooke unseat incumbent Republicans, leaving the state's congressional delegation evenly split.
November 3, 2026
Grothman Faces Smith in Wisconsin 6th DistrictRepublican incumbent Glenn Grothman seeks a seventh term against first-time candidate Brad Smith in the heavily Republican district.
October 29, 2026
Wisconsin Political Committees Report Millions in SpendingState committees and gubernatorial candidates report major funding totals ahead of the November election.
October 27, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising FiguresThe state party raised $15.8 million in the latest reporting period, outpacing historical benchmarks.
October 23, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats Outline Goals Before Upcoming ElectionState lawmakers gathered in Madison to push for policy changes ahead of the November legislative elections.
October 20, 2026
Kaul and Toney to Face Off in 2026 AG ElectionWisconsin voters will select an attorney general on November 3, 2026, following a campaign period marked by millions in donations.
October 15, 2026
Michael Alfonso Wins Wisconsin GOP PrimaryTwenty-six-year-old nominee Michael Alfonso secured the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on August 11, 2026.
October 13, 2026
Tom Tiffany Outlined Wisconsin Gubernatorial PrioritiesThe U.S. Representative discussed the state budget surplus and his upcoming campaign during a recent radio appearance.
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Wisconsin party reporting spans primary contests, shifts in party platforms, internal disagreements among party leaders and activists, and the ballot access efforts of smaller parties. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where party organizations and county chapters shape local campaigns. Primary results and fundraising reports tend to drive the most attention, while quieter internal fights often matter more to how the parties evolve. Geography and the state's narrow margins in recent statewide contests are the constraints that shape nearly every party story here.