Sen. Patrick Testin, a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 24th Senate district since 2017, has recently addressed several issues affecting the state through his social media posts.
On April 15, 2026, Testin highlighted the impact of severe weather in Wisconsin, stating: “Due to the recent torrential storms, much of Wisconsin is under water right now. And even more rain is forecasted over the next several days. If you would like some tips on making sure you and your family are safe during a flooding emergency, please check out these https://t.co/bP0BxGTN7k”.
The following day, April 16, he discussed fiscal measures aimed at supporting residents: “Following up on last week’s ‘Testin’s Throwback Thursday’ post about the 2025-27 state budget, I want to shift the focus to some of the measures we incorporated into the fiscal plan to help Wisconsinites keep more money in their pockets. As the Senate vice-chair of the https://t.co/BRHUQwFsRv”.
Later that same day, Testin commented on Governor Tony Evers’ criminal justice policies: “Throughout his 2018 campaign, Gov. Tony Evers pledged to reduce the state’s prison population by 50 percent. Well, here are some of the convicts that Gov. Evers wants to release into your communities as he prepares for retirement. This should disturb anyone who lives in https://t.co/nmwgjrpNjM”.
Testin was elected to his seat in 2017 after succeeding Howard Marklein and currently serves as Senate vice-chair.


