Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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