Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years
For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in key battleground state Wisconsin have a chance at wresting some legislative control from Republicans thanks to Gov. Tony Evers' new district maps. Republicans will likely retain their majority in the Senate in November's elections.
Retirements and Evers' redistricting changes will leave almost 60 seats open in November. Democrats have more than 120 candidates running, the most since 2011. Democrats are focusing on areas Biden won or narrowly lost in 2020, said Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. Candidates are talking to voters about abortion, the economy and concerns about Trump.
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