Republicans on defense as Democrats seek control of the Wisconsin Senate

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,612

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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Out of the 98 state legislative bodies across the U.S., the Wisconsin Senate has been deemed the “most flippable” by Wisconsin Democrats. Still, Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) told the Wisconsin Examiner that he sees a definite path for Republicans to maintain their majority.

“We have our chessboard fully laid out. I don’t think there’s any question that, you know, this cycle, it seems as though our backs are against the wall,” Testin …

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