They worked really hard in primaries in tough purple districts. In the Senate, they broke a Republican supermajority and gained enough seats to ensure they still have a shot at seizing control in 2026. I think what this really does for the state Senate is we're going to be able to negotiate and hopefully compromise on a number of things. This is a triumph for democracy against oligarchy, and it's the beginning of the blue wave of 2026. Please welcome to the stage Diane Hesselbein. Hello, Wisconsin Democrats. (24:45–24:52)
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Asserts that changes in the state Senate will allow for negotiation and compromise.
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