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Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.

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Chris Larson
stated on November 9, 2020 in Twitter:

“Jurisdictions representing about 80% of WI residents have passed referendums or resolutions in favor of fair maps.”

By Laura Schulte • December 21, 2020
Chris Larson
stated on October 26, 2020 in Twitter:

"In 2019, Republicans stripped $40 million from the budget for lead pipe replacement - because they thought it helped MKE too much."

By D.L. Davis • December 3, 2020
Chris Larson
stated on September 23, 2020 in a tweet:

“(Republicans) have the power to overturn the (state of emergency) order by joint resolution and they refuse to do it.”

By Eric Litke • September 25, 2020
Chris Larson
stated on August 24, 2020 in Facebook post:

Police are "20.8 times more likely to kill than be killed by a criminal."

By Madeline Heim • August 27, 2020
Chris Larson
stated on April 23, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says the April 22 jump in COVID-19 cases was related to the election.

By Eric Litke • April 24, 2020

David Crowley
stated on March 11, 2020 in a debate:

“I’ve passed more bills than Sen. Larson has, because ... he hasn’t passed any.”

By Eric Litke • March 20, 2020
Chris Abele
stated on March 15, 2016 in a television ad:

An image in a Chris Abele TV ad depicts "wealthy citizens" who would benefit from a "lake" created by the controversial Estabrook Dam.

By James B. Nelson • March 29, 2016

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