2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin

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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
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  2008 November 2, 2010 2012  

All 8 Wisconsin seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election35
Seats won53
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 2Decrease2.svg 2
Popular vote1,165,761938,690
Percentage54.46%43.85%
SwingIncrease2.svg 8.52%Decrease2.svg 6.00%

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The 2010 congressional elections in Wisconsin were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives. It coincided with the state's senatorial and gubernatorial elections. Representatives were elected for two-year terms; those elected would serve in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013. Wisconsin has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census.

Contents

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 2010 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican 1,165,76154.46%5+2
Democratic 938,69043.85%3-2
Libertarian 4,3110.20%0-
Independents31,7201.48%0-
Totals2,140,482100.00%8

By district

Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district: [2]

District Republican Democratic OthersTotalResult
Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1 179,81968.24%79,36330.12%4,3111.64%263,493100.00%Republican hold
District 2 118,09938.19%191,16461.81%00.00%309,263100.00%Democratic hold
District 3 116,83846.51%126,38050.31%8,0013.18%251,219100.00%Democratic hold
District 4 61,54329.60%143,55969.05%2,8021.35%207,904100.00%Democratic hold
District 5 229,64269.36%90,63427.37%10,8133.27%331,089100.00%Republican hold
District 6 183,27170.71%75,92629.29%00.00%259,197100.00%Republican hold
District 7 132,55152.19%113,01844.50%8,3973.31%253,966100.00%Republican gain
District 8 143,99854.83%118,64645.17%00.00%262,644100.00%Republican gain
Total1,165,76154.49%938,69043.88%34,9241.63%2,139,375100.00%

District 1

2010 Wisconsin's 1st congressional district election
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Nominee Paul Ryan John Heckenlively
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote179,81979,363
Percentage68.21%30.10%

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Precinct results
Ryan:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Heckenlively:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Paul Ryan
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Paul Ryan
Republican

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Incumbent Republican Congressman Paul Ryan ran for a seventh term in this marginally conservative [3] district based in southeastern Wisconsin. Congressman Ryan faced a nominal challenge from Democratic businessman John Heckenlively and Libertarian Joseph Kexel.

The Wisconsin State Journal sharply criticized Congressman Ryan, labeling him "a singularly ineffective representative" and lambasted his plans to privatize Social Security and Medicare, noting, "even the most anti-government extremists recognize that gambling America’s retirement security on the stock market is madness." The State Journal called for voters to vote for challenger Heckenlively, with the rationale that he "will fight for the interests of southeastern Wisconsin working families the incumbent has so neglected. [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Safe ROctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Wisconsin's 1st congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Paul Ryan (inc.) 179,819 68.21
Democratic John Heckenlively79,36330.10
Libertarian Joseph Kexel4,3111.64
Write-ins1340.05
Total votes263,627 100.00
Republican hold

District 2

2010 Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election
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Nominee Tammy Baldwin Chad Lee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote191,164118,099
Percentage61.77%38.16%

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Precinct results
Baldwin:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Lee:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Tammy Baldwin
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Tammy Baldwin
Democratic

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Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, one of the few openly gay members of Congress, ran for a seventh term from this solidly liberal [3] district based around the city of Madison, and she faced Republican candidate Chad Lee in the general election.

The Capital Times gave Congresswoman Baldwin glowing praise, observing that she "has eschewed the celebrity circuit and focused on heavy lifting in Washington and tending to the needs of her constituents in south-central Wisconsin’s 2nd district," calling the results of her work "impressive." Ultimately, the Capital Times concluded, "Baldwin’s service merits an enthusiastic endorsement, and she has it from us." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Safe DOctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Tammy Baldwin (inc.) 191,164 61.77
Republican Chad Lee118,09938.16
Write-ins1970.06
Total votes309,460 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

2010 Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district election
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Nominee Ron Kind Dan Kapanke
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote126,380116,838
Percentage50.3%46.5%

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Kind:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Kapanke:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Ron Kind
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Ron Kind
Democratic

The 3rd district spans the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin taking in cities such as Eau Claire and La Crosse. The incumbent was Democrat Ron Kind, who was reelected with 63.19% of the vote in 2008.

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Ron Kind, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary results [11]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ron Kind (incumbent) 24,514 99.79
Write-in 510.21
Total votes24,565 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Bruce F. Evers

Results

Republican primary results [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Dan Kapanke 41,216 76.94
Republican Bruce F. Evers12,31222.98
Write-in 420.08
Total votes53,570 100.0

General election

Campaign

Democratic Congressman Ron Kind faced Republican State Senator Dan Kapanke in his bid for an eighth term from this liberal-leaning congressional district based that includes much of western Wisconsin. [3] The campaign between Kapanke and Kind was brutal, with Kapanke and the National Republican Congressional Committee accusing Kind of charging two doctors in exchange for meeting with them to discuss a bill, a claim that Kind countered with allegations that Kapanke used $32,000 from a charity to improve a baseball stadium. [13] In their debate, Kapanke attacked Kind for having supported much of President Obama's agenda.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Congressman Kind for re-election, noting, "Kind is a partisan with principles instead of someone who is principally, to the virtual exclusion of reasoned compromise, partisan." [14] The Wisconsin State Journal criticized both Kind and Kapanke, noting that while they were "unimpressed with...Ron Kind" and that Kapanke was "scandal-plagued," Kind "is preferable to his...challenger." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Lean DNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Likely DNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Likely DNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] TossupNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Lean DOctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Lean DNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Likely DNovember 1, 2010

Results

Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ron Kind (inc.) 126,380 50.28
Republican Dan Kapanke 116,83846.49
Independent Michael Krsiean8,0013.18
Write-ins1210.05
Total votes251,340 100.00
Democratic hold

District 4

2010 Wisconsin's 4th congressional district election
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Nominee Gwen Moore Dan Sebring
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote143,55961,543
Percentage68.98%29.57%

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Precinct results
Moore:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Sebring:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     >90%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Gwen Moore
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Gwen Moore
Democratic

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore ran for a fourth term from this staunchly liberal [3] district based largely in the city of Milwaukee. This district tends to give Democrats solid margins of victory, so Moore did not face a credible challenge from Republican candidate Dan Sebring or independent candidate Eddie Ayyash.

The Wisconsin State Journal strongly endorsed Congresswoman Moore in her bid for re-election, calling her "a gem with a terrific voting record and an accessible style that will earn her easy re-election." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Safe DOctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Safe DNovember 1, 2010
Wisconsin's 4th congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Gwen Moore (inc.) 143,559 68.98
Republican Dan Sebring61,54329.57
Independent Eddie Ahmad Ayyash2,8021.35
Write-ins1990.10
Total votes208,103 100.00
Democratic hold

District 5

2010 Wisconsin's 5th congressional district election
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Nominee Jim Sensenbrenner Todd P. Kolosso
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote229,64290,634
Percentage69.32%27.36%

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Precinct results
Sensenbrenner:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Kolosso:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican

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This solidly conservative [3] district based in the northern and western suburbs of Milwaukee, has been represented by Republican Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner since he was first elected in 1978. Running for a seventeenth term, Sensenbrenner faced a nominal challenge from Democratic businessman Todd Kolosso and independent candidate Robert R. Raymond, who had run against the Congressman in previous elections.

The Wisconsin State Journal soured on Congressman Sensenbrenner, calling him "irascible" and announcing that he "has reached his 'sell-by' date." The State Journal endorsed Kolosso, who they claimed "would be a more engaged representative." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Safe ROctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Wisconsin's 5th congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jim Sensenbrenner (inc.) 229,642 69.32
Democratic Todd P. Kolosso90,63427.36
Independent Robert R. Raymond10,8133.26
Write-ins1690.05
Total votes331,258 100.00
Republican hold

District 6

2010 Wisconsin's 6th congressional district election
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Nominee Tom Petri Joseph C. Kallas
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote183,27175,926
Percentage70.66%29.27%

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Precinct results
Petri:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Kallas:     40–50%     50–60%
Tie:     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Tom Petri
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Tom Petri
Republican

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Incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Petri has represented this conservative-leaning [3] district based in east-central Wisconsin since he was first elected in a 1979 special election. Petri built a reputation as a moderate in Congress [15] and was well-liked by the constituents of his district. Though he faced a challenge from Democratic candidate Joseph Kallas, Petri was in no real danger of losing his seat.

The Wisconsin State Journal has high praise for Congressman Petri, referring to him as a "moderate...who builds bipartisan coalitions on education issues and brings a thoughtful take to foreign policy debates." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
RCP [8] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Safe ROctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Safe RNovember 1, 2010
Wisconsin's 6thcongressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Petri (inc.) 183,271 70.66
Democratic Joseph C. Kallas75,92629.27
Write-ins1700.07
Total votes259,367 100.00
Republican hold

District 7

2010 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district election
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Nominee Sean Duffy Julie Lassa
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote132,551113,018
Percentage52.1%44.4%

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Duffy:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Lassa:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Dave Obey
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Sean Duffy
Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Don Raihala
Declined

Results

Democratic primary results [18]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Julie Lassa 28,585 85.27
Democratic Don Raihala4,92014.68
Write-in 160.05
Total votes33,521 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Dan Mielke

Results

Republican primary results [20]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Sean Duffy 41,032 66.04
Republican Dan Mielke21,07433.92
Write-in 250.04
Total votes62,132 100.0

General election

Campaign

When long-serving Democratic Congressman Dave Obey, the dean of the Wisconsin congressional delegation and the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, declined to seek another term in this liberal-leaning district based in northwestern Wisconsin. [3] Democratic State Senator Julie Lassa emerged as her party's nominee, while Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy, who had starred on MTV’s The Real World: Boston became the Republican nominee. A contentious general election ensued, in which the candidates traded barbs and personal attacks against each other.

Duffy alleged that as a State Senator, Lassa accepted a $2,530 pay increase, even while the state was losing jobs and undergoing a budget deficit. Politifact, however, questioned the accuracy of this attack, noting that Lassa had given back half of the pay increase. [21] Lassa returned fire with a hard-hitting television advertisement alleging that Duffy skimped on his responsibilities as a District Attorney and the quality of his office’s services declined as a result. Politifact again investigated this claim and rated it as "Barely true." [22]

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel praised both candidates in the race, observing, "both...candidates are a good fit for the district and would make able representatives." They praised Lassa for her "good work on several issues in the legislature," but ultimately endorsed Duffy, calling him, "the kind of independent thinker who might just shake things up in Washington." [23] The Wisconsin State Journal, on the other hand, endorsed Lassa as a "more experienced and a more independent thinker than former MTV star Sean Duffy." [4]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] TossupNovember 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Tilt R (flip)November 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
RCP [8] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] TossupOctober 28, 2010
New York Times [10] TossupNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Likely R (flip)November 1, 2010

Results

Wisconsin's 7th congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Sean Duffy 132,551 52.11
Democratic Julie Lassa 113,01844.43
Independent Gary Kauther8,3973.30
Write-ins4230.17
Total votes254,389 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

District 8

2010 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district election
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Nominee Reid Ribble Steve Kagen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote143,998118,646
Percentage54.77%45.12%

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Ribble:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Kagen:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Tie:     40–50%     50%     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Steve Kagen
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Reid Ribble
Republican

The 8th district is located in northeastern Wisconsin and includes Green Bay and Appleton. The incumbent was Democrat Steve Kagen, who was reelected with 54% of the vote in 2008.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary results [24]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Steve Kagen (incumbent) 23,307 99.81
Write-in 440.19
Total votes23,351 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
  • Marc Savard, farmer (remained on ballot; endorsed Ribble) [26]

Results

Primary results by county:
Ribble
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
Roth
40-50%
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Primary results by county:
  Ribble
  •   30-40%
  •   40-50%
  •   50-60%
  Roth
  •   40-50%
  •   50-60%
Republican primary results [27]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Reid Ribble 38,521 47.95
Republican Roger Roth 25,70432.00
Republican Terri McCormick 14,10717.56
Republican Marc Savard (withdrawn)1,9682.45
Write-in 360.04
Total votes80,336 100.0

General election

Campaign

Seeking a third term in this marginally conservative [3] district based in northeastern Wisconsin and the Green Bay metropolitan area, incumbent Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen faced a stiff challenge from Republican Reid Ribble, a roofing contractor and former minister from Kaukauna. Kagen and Ribble engaged in a bitterly fought general election, with Kagen accusing Ribble of wanting to privatize Social Security [28] and Ribble responded by accusing Kagen of sending American jobs to China through his votes in Congress. [29]

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had praise for both the Democratic and Republican candidates, describing them as "pragmatic and able, well suited to a district that skews conservative," but ultimately endorsed Congressman Kagen for re-election, observing, "he has a reliably independent streak" and noting that Kagen "got it right" on many of the issues that Ribble attacked him over, "and that makes him the better pick." [30] The Wisconsin State Journal concurred, urging voters to "proudly re-elect" Congressman Kagen due to his opposition to the "bank bailout and bad trade deals" and his objections "to surging more troops into Afghanistan." [4] The Green Bay Press-Gazette, however, disagreed, endorsing Ribble as a person who "would approach the major challenges facing our country with a set of fresh eyes" and criticizing Congressman Kagen because "there are no significant pieces of legislation or contributions that stand out to convince us he deserves a third term." [31]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [5] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
Rothenberg [6] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball [7] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
RCP [8] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
CQ Politics [9] Lean R (flip)October 28, 2010
New York Times [10] Lean R (flip)November 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEight [10] Likely R (flip)November 1, 2010

Results

Wisconsin's 8th congressional district election, 2010 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Reid Ribble 143,998 54.77
Democratic Steve Kagen (incumbent)118,64645.12
Write-ins2940.11
Total votes262,938 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

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