Breaking from the Washington Post: Wisconsin GOP holds off Democrats in recall elections

“Republicans held onto control of the Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday night, beating four Democratic challengers in a recall election viewed as a referendum on Republican policies in that state and beyond.”

“The Associated Press declared Republican Sens. Alberta Darling of River Hills, Robert Cowles of Allouez, Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls and Luther Olsen of Ripon winners. The AP also declared Democratic challengers Jennifer Shilling of LaCrosse and Jessica King of Oshkosh victors.”

Of note, next week sees two Democrats facing recall challenges in Wisconsin. Should both retain their seats, congressional control will remain with Governor Scott Walker an the Republicans.

Unions and Democrats suffered a “crushing defeat” tonight after pouring millions of dollars into the state in a futile effort to wrest control away from the Republicans.