Northwest Wisconsin's state legislative delegation will look different in January after voters decided several closely watched races on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
In Senate District 31, Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith of Brunswick defeated Republican Michele Magadance Skinner, an Eau Claire County Board member, to win another term. With more than 95 percent of votes reporting, Smith had about 58 percent to Skinner's 42 percent, according to the Associated Press. The district covers Eau Claire County and parts of Dunn, Trempealeau and Chippewa counties.
In Assembly District 30, Democratic challenger Kevin Knoke, a veteran and educator from Hudson, defeated Republican Rep. Shannon Zimmerman of River Falls, who was first elected in 2016 and served on the Joint Finance Committee. With more than 95 percent reporting, Knoke had about 53 percent to Zimmerman's 47 percent.
In Assembly District 92, Democratic challenger Jeremiah Fredrickson, a fish farmer from Elk Mound, defeated Republican Rep. Clint Moses of Menomonie. With more than 95 percent reporting, Fredrickson had about 53 percent to Moses' 47 percent.
Statewide, Democrats won the governor's race and majorities in both the Senate and Assembly, giving the party control of state government for the first time in more than 16 years. Results remain unofficial until canvassed.
