Democrats romp in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, narrow Georgia margins
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Key Points:
- Democrat Chris Taylor won a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat by a 20-point margin, securing a 10-year term and solidifying a 5-2 liberal majority on the court.
- Taylor's victory margin nearly doubles that of a similar race in 2025, highlighting strong Democratic performance in Wisconsin judicial elections.
- Republican Clayton Fuller won a special House election in Georgia by about 12 points, maintaining the GOP's narrow majority in the House.
- Despite Fuller's win, Democrats outperformed expectations compared to 2024, when Marjorie Taylor Greene won the district by 29 points, signaling potential Democratic momentum in Georgia.
- These election results suggest challenges for Republicans and President Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Democrats showing strength in key battleground areas.
