Kristin Lyerly: “This is one of only five Democratic held governorships…”

“We are the state with the closest presidential margin in the country. And whoever wins this governor's race will be steering Wisconsin through the 2028 presidential cycle. This is one of only five Democratic held governorships that's up for grabs in 2026 in states that were won by Donald Trump. The entire country is watching Wisconsin once again. And what happens here in November will shape reproductive rights, health care access, voting rights, public education, and whether we can build …” (03:48–03:57)

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