Jeff Smith

Sen. Jeff Smith is a former small business owner from Brunswick who won reelection to the Wisconsin Senate in 2026. Jeff has served as a state senator since 2019 and strives to give his constituents honest representation by listening to their needs and standing up for their rights. He’s a committed advocate for strong public education, better access to affordable health care, and economic relief for working families.

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After over a decade of Republican gerrymandered control, Democrats FLIPPED both the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate from red to blue.

The DLCC has supported Wisconsin state Democrats cycle after cycle, helping them make significant gains in recent years despite aggressive GOP gerrymandering. In 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out Republicans’ unfair voting maps, making Wisconsin one of the most competitive states in the nation for state legislative elections.

In 2026, Wisconsin Democrats gained 8 seats in the state Assembly and 3 in the state Senate. With Gov.-Elect David Crowley’s victory, Democrats have established a new trifecta, protecting millions of Wisconsinites from MAGA extremism.