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2011 WISCONSIN SENATE RECALLS 8/17/2011 In a summer that saw millions of dollars spent on nine Senate recall races, just two incumbents -- both Republicans -- lost their seats. But those two wins were not enough for Democrats to take the majority in the state Senate, although they did narrow what was a 5-vote margin down to a 17-16 Republican majority. Democrat Dave Hansen was the first to go on the ballot, winning his recall election on July 19. Then on Aug. 9, Republican Sens. Rob Cowles, Sheila Harsdorf, Luther Olsen and Alberta Darling beat back the recall challenges against them. But Democrats were able to defeat two incumbents as Jen Shilling and Jessica King defeated the Republican incumbents they were challenging, Dan Kapanke and Randy Hopper, respectively. One week later incumbent Democratic Sens. Jim Holperin and Robert Wirch both survived the recall attempts against them. The results mean Republicans will hold the state Senate majority 17-16. WisPolitics gold and platinum subscribers can click the district titles below to log in and see details on each race, including background on the handicapping ratings. Others can buy a one-year archive subscription to access the special sections. Click here for details on the subscription offer. HANDICAPPING NOTE: Candidates identified as having an edge were generally considered likely to be almost safe bets to win. Districts with a lean were seen going either way, though one candidate appeared to have an advantage. Toss-up meant too close to call.
DISTRICT 2
Winner: Robert CowlesWisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: EDGE TO COWLES WisPolitics handicap rating from July 15: EDGE TO COWLES Read more about the ratings
DISTRICT 8
Winner: Alberta DarlingAUGUST 9 ELECTION RESULTS- 54% - Alberta Darling - 46% - Sandy Pasch WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: TOSS-UP WisPolitics handicap rating from July 15: LEANING TO DARLING Read more about the ratings
DISTRICT 10
Winner: Sheila HarsdorfAUGUST 9 ELECTION RESULTS- 58% - Sheila Harsdorf - 42% - Shelly Moore WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: LEANING TO HARSDORF WisPolitics handicap rating from July 15: LEANING TO HARSDORF Read more about these ratings
DISTRICT 12
Winner: Jim HolperinAUGUST 16 ELECTION RESULTS- 55% - Jim Holperin - 45% - Kim Simac WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 12: TOSS-UP WisPolitics handicap rating as of July 15: TOSS-UP Read more about the ratings
DISTRICT 14
Winner: Luther OlsenAUGUST 9 ELECTION RESULTS- 52% - Luther Olsen - 48% - Fred Clark WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: TOSS-UP WisPolitics handicap rating from July 15: LEANING TO OLSEN Read more about these ratings
DISTRICT 18
Winner: Jessica KingAUGUST 9 ELECTION RESULTS- 51% - Jessica King - 49% - Randy Hopper WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: LEANING TO KING WisPolitics handicap rating as of July 15: LEANING TO KING Read more about these ratings
DISTRICT 22
Winner: Bob WirchAUGUST 16 ELECTION RESULTS- 58% - Bob Wirch - 42% - Jonathan Steitz WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 12: EDGE TO WIRCH WisPolitics handicap rating as of July 15: EDGE TO WIRCH Read more about the rating
DISTRICT 30
Winner: Dave HansenJULY 19 ELECTION RESULTS- Hansen - 67% - VanderLeest - 33%
DISTRICT 32
Winner: Jennifer ShillingAUGUST 9 ELECTION RESULTS- 55% - Jennifer Shilling - 45% - Dan Kapanke WisPolitics handicap rating as of Aug. 5: EDGE TO SHILLING WisPolitics handicap rating from July 15: EDGE TO SHILLING Read more about these ratings
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