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Jodi Habush Sinykin: “Mine is known as the most competitive again because of the…”

Featuring: Jodi Habush Sinykin, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 8

Ready to make change (Hour 2)

Published July 10, 2026 | Video Starts at 16:50

But this seat, my Senate seat, is the must have, must win seat for us to achieve a Democratic majority in 2026 because the next Senate seats coming up in that session will be less competitive. Mine is known as the most competitive again because of the maps. and that advantage that I shared with you at the start of our conversation. If we are successful and turning this district blue after 30 plus years of Republican legislators … (16:50–16:55)

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