Wisconsin elections, 2010

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Elections were held in Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Primary elections were held on September 14, 2010.

Federal

United States Senate

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Incumbent Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is being challenged by Republican Ron Johnson and Rob Taylor of the Constitution Party. Johnson defeated Feingold in the general election.

United States House

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All 8 of Wisconsin's seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election in 2010.

State

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

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Incumbent Governor Jim Doyle did not run for re-election. Democrat Tom Barrett and Republican Scott Walker, along with several third-party candidates, contested the seat. Walker defeated Barrett on November 2, 2010, to become the state's governor-elect. Scott Walker will be sworn in on January 3, 2011, succeeding Jim Doyle at that time.

Attorney General

Incumbent Republican J.B. Van Hollen defeated Democrat Scott Hassett in the race for Wisconsin Attorney General.

Secretary of State

Incumbent Democrat Doug La Follette and Republican David King are running for Wisconsin Secretary of State.

Treasurer

Incumbent Democrat Dawn Marie Sass and Republican Kurt W. Schuller are running for Wisconsin Treasurer.

State Senate

The 17 odd-numbered seats of the Wisconsin Senate are up for election in 2010.

State Assembly

All 99 seats in the Wisconsin Assembly are up for election in 2010.

Local

Many elections for county and city offices will also be held on November 2, 2010.

See also

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