During our interview, I asked Halvensleben what it would mean if a Democrat were to win the race for mayor in Waukesha. Here’s what she said: “I think that would be a huge message to the GOP. This is no longer your county, (and) you don’t have a stronghold here anymore like you thought you did. I think it would send a very powerful message that Democrats are in play in Waukesha County — and especially in the city of Waukesha. If we can have a big win, a big pickup, I think that it would mean a lot.”