Author: Hamilton

State Legislative Elections Update: Assembly Judiciary Chairperson Jim Ott Loses Re-Election Bid

State Senate Republicans have expanded their margin to 21-12 by picking up two Democrat seats (and assuming Republicans will successfully defend Senator Fitzgerald’s seat after he vacates it). Republican incumbents Sen. Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Sen. Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) both won re-election and the parties split open seats with Republican Eric Wimberger beating Jonathon Hansen in a Green Bay area seat and Democrat Brad Pfaff defeating Dan Kapanke in a LaCrosse area seat.  As expected, Republican Rob Stafsholt beat Democrat Patty Schachtner in her northwest Wisconsin district.