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In 2011 as part of a broader Republican-backed gerrymander, the 13th district, alongside the neighboring 14th district, were drawn to give Republicans two elected representatives. [79] But over time the Milwaukee suburbs have become more liberal due to the election of Donald Trump in 2016. In 2020, Democrats won the two districts, but the 13th ...
The Wisconsin circuit courts were established by the Constitution of Wisconsin, ratified by referendum May 8, 1848. There were originally five circuit courts—each with one judge. In the first version of the constitution, and, until 1853, the circuit court judges also served as the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The number of courts was expanded via ...
The Wisconsin circuit courts are the general trial courts in the state of Wisconsin. There are currently 69 circuits in the state, divided into 9 judicial administrative districts. Circuit court judges hear and decide both civil and criminal cases. Each of the 249 circuit court judges are elected and serve six-year terms. [1]
Similarly, all 33 members of the Wisconsin Senate are elected in a four year cycle, also without term limits. [11] Half of the Senate is elected every two years. [ 11 ] Prior to an amendment in the Wisconsin Constitution in 1881, Assembly members served a one-year term, while Senators were elected every two years.
Wisconsin is currently divided into 8 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives. After the 2020 census, the number of Wisconsin's seats remained unchanged. Wisconsin’s congressional districts are an example of partisan gerrymandering, in this case in favor of the Republican Party.
Wisconsin's 7th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in northwestern and central Wisconsin; it is the largest congressional district in the state geographically, covering 20 counties (in whole or part), for a total of 18,787 sq mi.
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, 60, was reelected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Erik Olsen in the Dane County area district. Rep. Mark Pocan re-elected in 2nd Congressional District race in ...
Judge Term as justice Term as chief Succeeded Notes Start End Start End Edward V. Whiton: 1853 1859 1853 1859 New seat: Elected (as chief justice) 1852, 1857. Died in office. [7] Samuel Crawford: 1853 1855 New seat: Elected 1852. Lost re-election 1855. [12] Abram D. Smith: 1853 1859 New seat: Elected 1852. [13] Orsamus Cole: 1855 1892 1880 1892 ...