Walker Concedes, Calls Special Elections As Ordered by Judge |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Kate Constalie |
Thursday, 29 March 2018 14:15 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manitowoc-co-people-s5.jpg MADISON, WI – After weeks of chaos and three court orders later, Governor Walker conceded, finally calling special elections in the 1st Senate District and 42nd Assembly District. The residents of these districts have been unrepresented in the legislature since December 29th when Rep. Keith Ripp and Sen. Frank Lasee were appointed to the Walker administration. Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statements:
“Now more than ever, Wisconsinites are ready to advance solutions that move our state forward, and are tired of those in control of state government prioritizing special interests over people,” said Rep. Hintz. “Scott Walker’s attempts to undercut our judicial system and create chaos show just how intimidated he is by the voters of Wisconsin. The upcoming special elections are a win for the citizens of these districts and for democracy in our state.” **** Senate District 1 contains parts of Outagamie, Calumet, Manitowoc, Brown, Kewaunee, and Door counties. |
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2018 18:59 |
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