WISCONSIN: Dems Flip Seat In Deep-Red District

The Associated Press reports:

A Democrat has been elected to represent a traditionally conservative Wisconsin senate district where voters overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump in 2016, in an upset that Democrats suggest could lead to more Republican losses in the state.

Patty Schachtner’s victory in the 10th Senate District late Tuesday could be a sign of hope for Democrats, who have been pushed to the brink of irrelevancy after seven years of Republican control of both legislative houses and the governor’s office.

Schachtner, who entered the race in northwestern Wisconsin as the clear underdog, said her win suggests voters are tired of negative politics. “People sent a message tonight: We don’t want to be negative anymore,” she said. “Change it up. I ran a positive campaign. … My message has always been be kind, be considerate and we need to help people when they’re down.”

Senate District 10 special election win by a Democrat is a wake up call for Republicans in Wisconsin.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 17, 2018

WAKE UP CALL: Can’t presume that voters know we are getting positive things done in Wisconsin. Help us share the good news.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 17, 2018

WAKE UP CALL: Can’t presume that voters know that healthcare systems in Wisconsin rank #1 for quality. Help us share the good news.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 17, 2018