Obviously, you gained a lot
of seats in the '24 elections
but you fell short of
regaining the majority.
There were some
close elections.
I'm sure you know what seats
you're going to target.
What will be different
in '26?
Yeah so
we worked to pick up
15 seats last year
and that of course
was a big lift.
That's in addition
to protecting our incumbents
in close seats
including some
that Trump wins.
So we have five seats now
left to go, to flip
control of the state Assembly.
That's a close number.
We're looking at
a good environment next year
because people
are pretty unhappy
with federal Republicans
and state Republicans.
So we're going to
have great candidates
who are going to work hard
throughout the next year
to connect directly
with voters
and communicate their vision
for the state.
These are
parents and teachers
coaches
local elected officials
small business owners
farmers, DNR wardens
right?
Just fantastic
folks who are going to do
the work of communicating
that things can be better
in this state
and that
they want to go to Madison
and really represent them.
So we're really excited
about the elections
next year.
We're thrilled
with the candidates
who are stepping up to run
and we are just going to work
every day to talk
directly to those folks
who will need to win over
for next year.