The stakes in the 2023 race for Wisconsin Senate District 8
After all, no matter the outcome, Republicans will still control the Legislature and Democrat Tony Evers will still be governor.
If Dan Knodl wins, he will become the 22nd Republican in the senate, giving them a two-thirds majority. Republicans would still be a couple votes shy of a two-thirds majority in the Assembly, though, so there’s no threat of them being able to override a veto from Evers.
“Wisconsin is, in fact, at a tipping point,” said
Jodi Habush Sinykin is trying to convince voters the outcome could impact the entire state.
“I have some literature — if I could give to you and just impress upon you the importance of the April 4 special election,” the Democratic candidate said to a prospective voter. “Thank you very much, I appreciate it.”
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