Kleefisch says recount likely

PEWAUKEE — Saying “the fight is not over,” Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said the Walker campaign is “preparing for the likelihood of a recount.” She spoke as Milwaukee County officials announced a final tally of absentee ballots that swung heavily

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Schimel sends supporters home for the night

PEWAUKEE — Incumbent AG Brad Schimel sent his supporters home for the night, saying they’ll have to wait until the morning to find out the results. “Whatever happens, it has been an honor of a lifetime to serve along side

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A tale of two parties

While those at Gov. Scott Walker’s party are intently watching returns — breaking into cheers when tonight’s seesaw returns tip in the guv’s favor — supporters at Brad Schimel’s party next door are dancing as the incumbent AG lays down

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Walker, Evers neck-and-neck

Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers were in a nip-and-tuck race late Tuesday night in what could be one of the closest races in Wisconsin history. With 85 percent of precincts reporting, the two were neck-and-neck as the

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AP calls 6th CD for Grothman

Incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman has won the race for the 6th CD in northeastern Wisconsin, the Associated Press has determined.  Per unofficial results, Grothman won the race against Democrat Dan Kohl with 56 percent of the vote, compared to

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AP calls 1st CD race for Steil

Republican Bryan Steil won the 1st CD race against Dem Randy Bryce, the Associated Press has projected. Steil, a UW regent, won nearly 58 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns, while ironworker Bryce was at 39 percent. Independent

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Baldwin projected to win re-election

Multiple media outlets are projecting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has won re-election over GOP challenger Leah Vukmir. The call came shortly after the polls closed and before returns began trickling in. Baldwin, D-Madison, was an early GOP target, and millions

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Ahead of poll closure, clerks report surge in turnout

Polls have closed across the state as clerks are reporting a surge in turnout, with some counties nearing presidential numbers. Meanwhile, some polling locations reported seeing ballot shortages as voters weighed in today on contests in the governor’s race, U.S.

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Kleefisch says recount likely

PEWAUKEE — Saying “the fight is not over,” Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said the Walker campaign is “preparing for the likelihood of a recount.” She spoke as Milwaukee County officials announced a final tally of absentee ballots that swung heavily in Dem Tony Evers’ favor. With 99 percent of precincts

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Schimel sends supporters home for the night

PEWAUKEE — Incumbent AG Brad Schimel sent his supporters home for the night, saying they’ll have to wait until the morning to find out the results. “Whatever happens, it has been an honor of a lifetime to serve along side the people of the Department of Justice,” Schimel said. Schimel

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Republicans keep majorities in both houses of Legislature

Republicans maintained control of both houses of the state Legislature with final results in a couple of races still pending early Wednesday. With Republicans holding an 18-15 majority in the Senate headed into Tuesday, Dems needed to hold onto the 1st SD to have any hopes of flipping the chamber.

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Kaul’s election night event disbands as race remains close

MADISON — Dem AG candidate Josh Kaul’s election night party has disbanded as the race remains neck-and-neck. Kaul at midnight addressed a small but enthusiastic band of supporters, thanking them for remaining “as the night got long.” “We won’t know the results until the early hours of the morning, or

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A tale of two parties

While those at Gov. Scott Walker’s party are intently watching returns — breaking into cheers when tonight’s seesaw returns tip in the guv’s favor — supporters at Brad Schimel’s party next door are dancing as the incumbent AG lays down bass lines for his band, 4 on the Floor. With

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Walker, Evers neck-and-neck

Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers were in a nip-and-tuck race late Tuesday night in what could be one of the closest races in Wisconsin history. With 85 percent of precincts reporting, the two were neck-and-neck as the lead swung back and forth, setting up the possibility of

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AP calls 6th CD for Grothman

Incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman has won the race for the 6th CD in northeastern Wisconsin, the Associated Press has determined.  Per unofficial results, Grothman won the race against Democrat Dan Kohl with 56 percent of the vote, compared to Kohl’s 44 percent. Seventy-nine percent of precincts are reporting.  The

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Baldwin in victory speech knocks outside spending against her

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin credited her supporters for giving her a path to victory over Republican challenger Leah Vukmir, despite the third-party spending leveled against the Madison Dem. Baldwin, calling out the outside group spending in the race in her speech at Madison’s Monona Terrace, added that she “had something

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AP calls 1st CD race for Steil

Republican Bryan Steil won the 1st CD race against Dem Randy Bryce, the Associated Press has projected. Steil, a UW regent, won nearly 58 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns, while ironworker Bryce was at 39 percent. Independent Ken Yorgan has nearly 3.1 percent of the vote, per

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Walker, Vukmir, Schimel supporters gather in Pewaukee

Gov. Scott Walker, U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir and AG Brad Schimel are hosting their events at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee. Walker and Vukmir’s party is in a large ballroom with two projection screens. On the west side of the room bleachers are set up, flanked by a large

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Baldwin projected to win re-election

Multiple media outlets are projecting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has won re-election over GOP challenger Leah Vukmir. The call came shortly after the polls closed and before returns began trickling in. Baldwin, D-Madison, was an early GOP target, and millions poured into Wisconsin ahead of the GOP primary, which featured

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Ahead of poll closure, clerks report surge in turnout

Polls have closed across the state as clerks are reporting a surge in turnout, with some counties nearing presidential numbers. Meanwhile, some polling locations reported seeing ballot shortages as voters weighed in today on contests in the governor’s race, U.S. Senate, Congress, the Legislature and constitutional offices. Dane County turnout

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