With majority at stake this fall, WI Senate GOP’s divisions and departures mark last session day

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,874

Last Updated: 3 days, 1 hour ago

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The potential for Republicans to lose the Senate majority in the next election cycle cast a shadow over the Wisconsin State Senate’s last regular day of work this legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) faced criticism from his members for bringing bills to a vote without a majority of support from his caucus and one longtime Republican announced his retirement.

Wisconsin Republicans currently hold an 18-seat majority in the 33-seat state Senate. The …

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