Tommy Thompson Declares Wisconsin a ‘Blue State’ Following GOP Election Losses
Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson stated that Wisconsin is no longer a purple state but a blue state, citing recent statewide election losses for the GOP in Wisconsin.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 6, 2026 —
Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson has declared that Wisconsin has transitioned from being a “purple state” to a “blue state.” This assessment comes in the wake of recent statewide election results that have seen losses for the Republican Party in Wisconsin.
Thompson, a prominent figure in Wisconsin politics, shared his view on the state’s current political landscape. The term “purple state” typically refers to a state where the electorate is divided between supporters of the Democratic and Republican parties, often resulting in closely contested elections. Conversely, a “blue state” generally indicates a state where the Democratic Party holds a consistent advantage.
The former governor’s declaration is directly attributed to what he perceives as a pattern of recent statewide election losses for the GOP within Wisconsin. While the specific elections or the exact nature of these losses were not detailed in the summary, the statement points to electoral trends as the basis for this political classification.
The shift suggested by Thompson implies a significant change in voter alignment and electoral outcomes in Wisconsin. Such a reclassification can have implications for future political strategies and campaign efforts by both major parties in the state.
Further details regarding the specific elections that informed Governor Thompson’s conclusion, or any broader analysis of the factors contributing to these alleged electoral shifts, were not provided. The statement focuses solely on the observation of recent GOP losses leading to the designation of Wisconsin as a blue state.
Story summarized from the original created by Ford McCracken on thehill.com, see more information here.
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