Wisconsin Democrats Win First Recall Election

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Wisconsin Democrats Win First Recall Election
The Appleton Post Crescent reports that Wisconsin State Sen. Dave Hansen (D) defeated Republican challenger David VanderLeest, 66% to 34%, in the first of nine recall elections in the state.

"Hansen's victory over a controversial candidate wasn't a shocker. VanderLeest's legal and financial troubles became the focus of his campaign, dragging down his bid even after he vowed not to discuss them anymore. But the margin of victory and the turnout by voters were a first-round demonstration of the Democratic Party's ground game going into August."

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the remaining recall attempts -- of two Democrats and six Republicans -- will be held on August 9.
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