Legislative primaries to watch in upcoming August elections

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 2,354

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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While Wisconsin’s governor’s race is drawing national attention, control of the state Legislature could determine whether the next governor can enact their agenda. Legislative primaries will shape the handful of Assembly and Senate races that could decide control next year.

Republicans are seeking to defend their majorities, which they’ve held since 2011. Democrats are seeking to flip two Senate seats and five Assembly seats while maintaining all the seats they hold currently to win …

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