WI-SD08: Wisconsin State Senate Democrats can block GOP supermajority.

Prior to Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, resigning earlier this month, Republicans were on path to start the session with a veto-proof majority. Now, that will be at stake in an April 4 special election with attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin the only Dem in the field for the open seat in suburban Milwaukee. Five Republicans have announced plans to run in a Feb. 21 primary: state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, of Menomonee Falls; former state Sen. Randy Hopper, of River Hills; state Rep. Dan Knodl, of Germantown; Thiensville Village President Van Mobley; and Concordia University student Robert Albrightson.

In the run-up to the fall elections, Dems seemed more willing to put resources into Assembly races, believing that was the party’s best shot at preventing a veto-proof majority because of the challenge of the Senate maps.

Agard said she’s already had conversations with parties interested in the special election about what’s at stake, including the guv’s veto and denying Senate Republicans impeachment powers.

She also expects abortion to be an issue in the race, as well as in the Supreme Court contest.

“It’s not something we’re afraid to talk about because, frankly, we know it’s something people care about. We’re on the right side of this one,” Agard said.



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