Wisconsin Dems Flip GOP Seat in State House Special Election

Posted on the Slog… a prediction of things to come in the next major election cycle?:  http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/05/04/wisconsin-dems-flip-gop-seat-in-state-house-special-election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat Steve Doyle defeated Republican John Lautz for the Wisconsin District 94 Assembly, flipping a seat held by Republicans for 16 years in a race that focused attention on Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to curtail collective bargaining right for most public employees.

With 92 percent of precincts reporting, Doyle won 54 percent to 46 percent, based on unofficial results in Tuesday’s special election. The race flips a GOP Assembly seat for the Democrats, who remain in the minority.

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