Celebrate Democratic Wins Across Wisconsin and the Nation

We celebrate the extraordinary victories Democrats achieved this week in Wisconsin and beyond — a resounding affirmation of grassroots organizing, progressive values, and the power of everyday people standing up for democracy.

From Judge Susan Crawford’s decisive 9-point victory in the most expensive judicial election in American history — preserving a pro-democracy majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — to local triumphs in Winnebago County, Aurora, and key education offices, the results are clear: voters are rejecting extremism and embracing candidates who will defend reproductive rights, public education, labor protections, and the fundamental right to vote.

In Wisconsin, Jill Underly’s re-election as State Superintendent of Public Instruction was a win for students, teachers, and everyone who believes public dollars belong in public schools. In Winnebago County, voters sent a powerful message by electing Gordon Hintz over a GOP-backed incumbent. And in Aurora, Illinois, John Laesch’s grassroots campaign unseated a well-funded, Republican-aligned mayor.

These victories come despite historic levels of outside spending from conservative megadonors — including more than $25 million from Elon Musk — and the relentless backing of Republican candidates by Donald Trump. Yet voters saw through it. They chose leaders committed to equity, inclusion, accountability, and opportunity.

At a time when our democracy faces unprecedented threats, these wins are not just political milestones — they are acts of hope. They remind us that community power can overcome corporate money, and that organized people will always be stronger than organized greed.

We applaud Susan Crawford, Gordon Hintz, Jill Underly, John Laesch, and the countless volunteers, organizers, and voters who made this wave of victories possible. Their leadership is a beacon for what is possible across the country, as we build momentum toward the 2026 midterms and beyond.

Democracy is alive and roaring — and the fight continues.