Rep. John Jagler, R-Watertown, left, talks with Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, before the 2018 State of the State address. On Tuesday Jagler was elected to the state Senate.
Milfred and Hands play clips from the Wisconsin State Journal's recent endorsement meetings with 22 candidates in the April 6 election. This includes the two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction -- Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly -- responding to questions about Kerr's controversial tweet and who is better to improve learning for struggling students of color. Other big moments include Madison City Council candidates talking about white privilege, body cameras on police officers, turning State Street into a grand promenade, supporting denser housing developments and opposing a full-time City Council.
Rep. John Jagler on Tuesday won the seat long held by former Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
Jagler, R-Watertown, defeated three other candidates including Democrat Melissa Winker, according to the Associated Press.
"Tonight is an incredibly proud night for me, but I know that the real work begins tomorrow morning," Jagler said in a statement. "I want to say thank you to the people of the 13th Senate District for the incredible honor of serving as their voice in the Senate. I promise to fight every day to earn it.”
Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, vacated the seat when he was elected to Congress in November representing the 5th Congressional District. He had held the Senate seat, which includes part of Dane County, since 1995.
GALLERY: 2021 Spring Election
Voting is underway Tuesday at the Watermark in Beaver Dam. The Watermark has emerged as a new voting location for several city wards during the pandemic.
Voting is underway Tuesday at the Watermark in Beaver Dam. The Watermark has emerged as a new voting location for several city wards during the pandemic.
Voting is underway Tuesday at the Watermark in Beaver Dam. The Watermark has emerged as a new voting location for several city wards during the pandemic.
Mike Adsit, left, and his daughter Madelyn receive instructions Tuesday at The Watermark in Beaver Dam. Madelyn Adsit, a Beaver Dam High School senior, is voting in her second election. Poll workers behind the plexiglass shield are Jennifer Bohlig and Devon Cournoyer.
Mike Adsit, left, and his daughter Madelyn receive instructions Tuesday at The Watermark in Beaver Dam. Madelyn Adsit, a Beaver Dam High School senior, voted for the very first time in last fall's presidential election. Spring election poll workers behind the plexiglass shield are Jennifer Bohlig, Devon Cournoyer and Bruce Kaufmann.
Voters cast ballots Tuesday in the 2021 Wisconsin spring election at The Watermark in Beaver Dam. There is one statewide race for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Mike Adsit votes at The Watermark in Beaver Dam on Tuesday afternoon. The 2021 spring election ballot lists races for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, municipal offices, school district board members and a special election for 13th State Senate District.
Madelyn Adsit votes at The Watermark in Beaver Dam on Tuesday afternoon. The 2021 spring election ballot lists races for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, municipal offices, school district board members and a special election for 13th State Senate District.
Lance Wiersma signs his ballot Tuesday at The Watermark in Beaver Dam. The 2021 spring election ballot lists races for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, municipal offices, school district board members and a special election for 13th State Senate District.
Voters cast ballots Tuesday in the 2021 Wisconsin spring election at The Watermark in Beaver Dam. There is one statewide race for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Columbus residents wait outside of the Columbus Senior Center to vote on Tuesday. Columbus residents were looking at choosing a new mayor as well as several other local races.
