Political Tidbits – November 6, 2024 (Election Results)

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November 6, 2024

Wisconsin political news for clients and colleagues.

Election Highlights


United States Senate

With 98.8 percent of the vote in, Democrat U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (49.4 percent) led over Eric Hovde (R)


United States House

1st District: Rep. Bryan Steil (54.1 percent) won, defeating Peter Barca (D)


2nd District: Rep. Mark Pocan (70.1 percent) won, defeating Erik Olsen (R)


3rd District: Rep. Derrick Van Orden (51.4 percent) won, defeating Rebecca Cooke (D)


4th District: Rep. Gwen Moore (74.9 percent) won, defeating Tim Rogers (R)


5th District: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (64.5 percent) won, defeating Ben Steinhoff (D)


6th District: Rep. Glenn Grothman (61.5 percent) won, defeating John Zarbano (D)


7th District: Rep. Tom Tiffany (63.6 percent) won, defeating Kyle Kilbourn (D)


8th District: Tony Wied (57.4 percent) won, defeating Kristin Lyerly (D)


State Senate

Wisconsin’s updated legislative maps have led to a reduced majority for Senate Republicans. Out of the Senate’s 33 seats, 16 were contested in this election. The Republicans now hold 18 seats, while the Democrats hold 15 seats.


State Assembly

The newly drawn redistricting maps have narrowed the previously secure Republican majorities. As of early this morning, the Assembly stands at 52 Republicans and 43 Democrats with four races undetermined. These results are likely to foster a new dynamic in the Assembly, potentially creating a greater need for bipartisan compromise on key issues.


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Wisconsin Election 2024: Election Results and Analysis

Wisconsin reaffirmed its status as a crucial battleground state, becoming the first in the “blue wall” to flip for Trump, virtually sealing his victory. Despite months of polls indicating a tight race, the final margin was just over 30,000 votes, with Trump leading Harris by less than 1% (49.7% to 48.8%). This is a larger margin of victory than his win in Wisconsin in 2016.  


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News Clips

Politics

Donald Trump wins Wisconsin, propelling his return to the White House

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 6, 2024


Democrats flip key Wisconsin Senate seats

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 6, 2024


Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

Associated Press, November 6, 2024


Tammy Baldwin declares victory in U.S. Senate race, but no official call made

Wisconsin State Journal, November 6, 2024


Democrats make key pickups in state Senate, narrow GOP majority

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 6, 2024


Republicans retain majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 6, 2024

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