Tony Evers, A Democrat Elected Governor Of Wisconsin

Barnes, a Democrat became the first Black Lt. Governor of Wisconsin.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

November 7, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Tony Evers (D) was elected Governor of Wisconsin and defeated two-term incumbent Scott Walker (R) by more than 28K votes (49.6% to 48.5%) with 99.0% reporting of votes cast in the State of Wisconsin. Also, Mandela Barnes (D) was elected as the first Black Lt. Governor of Wisconsin.

Evers ran on a platform to protect insurance coverage of those with pre-existing health conditions, for all Wisconsinites the buy into BadgerCare, funding public schools, would allow federal funding for healthcare and supported licenses for undocumented immigrants including instate tuition for DACA students. Milwaukee County gave Evers enough votes to oust Walker from office. Walker supported Trump's intent to revoke U.S. citizenship from children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants when he ran for president in 2016, but failed to get the Republican nomination.
Wisconsin had a record breaking election, nearly 2.7M (2,671,347 cast votes) of Wisconsinites voted in the midterm elections in 2018, also a 140% increase of early voting was reported in the City of Milwaukee compared to the 2014 midterm elections.   Carmen Cabrera, the Milwaukee Election Commissioner confirmed on Monday, that on closing of the last day of early voting (In-person Absentee Voting- IPAV) in Milwaukee that ended on Sunday, a record breaking voting turnout was reported with 36,659 votes, a 140% increase compared to early voting of the 2014 midterm elections, which had 15,300 votes. In the 2016 Presidential Elections, early voting was reported at 52,373 votes.

The City of Milwaukee Election Commission on early Wednesday confirmed that 47K absentee ballots were counted and Evers received 38,000 votes and Walker 7,000 securing Evers a win as the Democratic newly elected Governor and defeating Walker, the two-term Republican incumbent.
The Latino and Black vote in Milwaukee was instrumental in getting Evers elected as Governor of Wisconsin and electing Mandela Barnes (D), as the first Black Lt. Governor in Wisconsin's history.
The following groups and organizations, Acción Ciudadana de Wisconsin (Citizen Action of Wisconsin), SOPHIA, Voces de la Frontera Action and allies campaigned tirelessly to get the vote out Latino and non-Latino during the early voting process and on election day.

The Democrats won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, but the Republicans maintained control of the U.S. Senate, which Trump will now be held accountable for his illegal acts and profiting as president.
Trump's federal tax returns will also be accessible to Democrats for review.

In other state races:

• Tammy Baldwin (D) was re-elected to the U.S. Senate

• Gwen Moore (D) was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives District 4

• Josh Kaul (D) was elected as Wisconsin State Attorney General

• Doug La Follette (D) was re-elected as Secretary of State

• Sarah Godlewski (D) was elected as State Treasurer

• JoCasta Zamarripa (D) was re-elected to the 8th Assembly District

• Jessie Rodriguez  (R) was re-elected to the 21st Assembly District

In Milwaukee County, Waukesha County and Kenosha County, the marijuana referendum on their ballots was approved by voters.

Update: Governor Scott Walker (R) concedes and released a statement that his administration will help in the transition of Governor elect Tony Evers (D) in taking office.
Walker stated, "Thanks to Tony Evers for his gracious comments on our call today. I offered the full support of my staff and our cabinet as he begins the transition process."