July 19 State legislative recall elections

Senator Dave Hansen retains Senate seat
Incumbent Democratic Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) defeated David VanderLeest (R-Green Bay) in yesterday's general election to retain his 30th Senate District seat. See general election results below:

x Dave Hansen 66% (incumbent)
   David VanderLeest  34%
x=winner


Field narrowed in 12th and 22nd Senate District Republican primary races
In the 12th Senate District primary, Kim Simac (R-Eagle River) defeated Robert Lussow (R-Tomahawk). Simac will face incumbent Democratic Senator Jim Holperin (D-Conover) in an August 16 general election. See primary results below:

x Kim Simac  59%
   Robert Lussow 41%
x=winner

In the 22nd Senate District, Jonathan Steitz (R-Pleasant Prairie) defeated Fred Ekrornaas (R-Bristol). Steitz will face incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) in an August 16 general election. See primary results below:

x Jonathan Steitz 64%
   Fred Ekrornaas 36%
x=winner