2012 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

none January 2025 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Wisconsin Wisconsin presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Wisconsin 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Wisconsin 2018 November 6, 2012 150x150px 72.5% (voting eligible)http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html 2012 General Election Turnout Rates George Mason University Michael McDonald February 9, 2013 April 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html April 24, 2013 dead mdy-all File:Tammy Baldwin, official portrait, 113th Congress (1).jpg Tammy Baldwin Democratic Party (United States) 1,547,104 51.41% File:Tommy Thompson at Spotlight Health Aspen Ideas Festival 2015 (cropped).JPG Tommy Thompson Republican Party (United States) 1,380,126 45.86% 260px County results 260px Congressional district results 260px Precinct results 1 250px Baldwin: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Thompson: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% #d2b1d9 Tie #808080 No data U.S. Senator Herb Kohl Democratic Party (United States) Tammy Baldwin Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Wisconsin took place on November 6, 2012, alongside a U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Senator Herb Kohl retired instead of running for re-election to a fifth term. This was the first open Senate seat in Wisconsin since 1988, when Kohl won his first term. Primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The Republican nominee was former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, who won with a plurality in a four-way primary race. In the general election, Baldwin defeated Thompson and won the open seat. She became the first woman elected to represent Wisconsin in the Senate and the first openly gay U.S. senator in history. This is also the only time Thompson lost a statewide race. Baldwin and Thompson each won half of the counties in the state, an unusual result. Background Incumbent Democratic Senator Herb Kohl was re-elected to a fourth term in 2006, beating Republican attorney Robert Lorge by 67% to 30%. Kohl's lack of fundraising suggested his potential retirement.https://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106628683.html Kohl says he'll work with Johnson November 3, 2010 November 29, 2010 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bill Glauber There was speculation that Kohl might decide to retire to allow Russ Feingold, who lost his re-election bid in 2010, to run again, although Mike Tate, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, dismissed speculation about Kohl's potential retirement.http://chippewa.com/news/local/article_9e9dbc76-e826-11df-85e2-001cc4c002e0.html Feingold won't seek office in 2012, official says November 4, 2010 November 29, 2010 Chippewa Herald Dee Hall Kohl announced in May 2011 that he would not run for re-election in 2012. Democratic primary Despite speculation that Kohl would retire to make way for his former Senate colleague Russ Feingold, who had been unseated in 2010, Feingold chose not to enter the race. Other potential candidates also declined to run, leaving Baldwin unopposed in the Democratic primary. Candidates Declared Tammy Baldwin, U.S. representativehttps://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/129281483.html Tammy Baldwin enters race for open Senate seat Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Declined Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukeehttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/05/barrett-closes-door-on-senate-speculation-035901 Barrett closes door on Senate speculation May 17, 2011 May 17, 2011 Politico Alexander Burns Kathleen Falk, former Dane County executive (1997–2011)http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/01/falk-announces.php Falk Announces Candidacy in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race January 18, 2012 January 28, 2012 National Journal Sean Sullivan https://web.archive.org/web/20120122011157/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/01/falk-announces.php January 22, 2012 dead mdy-all Russ Feingold, former U.S. senatorhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/russ-feingold-not-running-in-2012/2011/08/19/gIQALSkjPJ_blog.html The Washington Post August 19, 2011 Krissah Thompson Russ Feingold not running in 2012 Steve Kagen, former U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district (2006–2011)http://dc.wispolitics.com/2012/01/baldwin-kicks-off-jobs-tour-receives.html Baldwin kicks off jobs tour; receives Kagen endorsement January 5, 2012 January 28, 2012 Wispolitics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120508182109/http://dc.wispolitics.com/2012/01/baldwin-kicks-off-jobs-tour-receives.html May 8, 2012 dead Ron Kind, U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional districthttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/09/exclusive-rep-kind-says-no-to-senate-run-039203 Rep. Kind says no to Senate run September 15, 2011 September 15, 2011 Politico David Catanese Herb Kohl, incumbent U.S. senatorhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Herb-Kohl-Retiring-Senate-Wisconsin-2012-205591-1.html Democratic Sen. Herb Kohl to Retire May 13, 2011https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/05/herb-kohl-wont-seek-reelection-035807?showall Herb Kohl won't seek reelection Politico Gwen Moore, U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 4th congressional districthttp://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=250796 Baldwin Campaign: Rep. Gwen Moore endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate WisPolitics.com October 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120402172250/http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=250796 April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Tim Sullivan, businessmanhttp://dc.wispolitics.com/2011/11/former-bucyrus-head-unlikely-to-jump.html Former Bucyrus head unlikely to jump into races next year November 18, 2011 November 21, 2011 WisPolitics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20111211211815/http://dc.wispolitics.com/2011/11/former-bucyrus-head-unlikely-to-jump.html December 11, 2011 dead Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin JonErpenbach RussFeingold KathleenFalk SteveKagen RonKind BarbaraLawton GwenMoore Other/UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 783 ±3.5% 12% 5% 70% 1% 3% 4% 1% 2% 3% 30% 13% — 4% 17% 16% 3% 6% 12%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies July 12–13, 2011 627 ±3.9% 46% — — — 21% — — — 33% 41% — — — — 19% — — 40%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 387 ±5% 48% — — — 19% — — — 33% 37% — — — 15% 21% — — 27% Results Democratic primary resultshttp://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/Percentage%20Results_8.14.12%20primary.pdf Canvass Results for 2012 Partisan Primary - 8/14/2012 September 22, 2012 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204626/http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/Percentage%20Results_8.14.12%20primary.pdf dead Tammy Baldwin Democratic Party (United States) 185,265 99.77 Write ins Democratic Party (United States) 424 0.23 185,689 100 Republican primary Congressman and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan stated he would not run if Kohl sought reelection, but would contemplate a run if Kohl retired.Gilbert Craig https://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/43705712.html Ryan shines as GOP seeks vision Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 25, 2009 June 29, 2010 Ryan later stated that he was "95 percent sure" that he would not run.Catanese David https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/05/ryan-telling-gopers-hes-unlikely-to-run-035886 Ryan telling GOPers he's unlikely to run Politico May 16, 2011 May 17, 2011 He was later chosen as the Republican nominee for vice president by presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Six candidates declared for the seat, although two later withdrew. The contest turned out to be a four-way fight. Although a large majority of Republican primary voters consistently expressed a preference for a nominee "more conservative" than Tommy Thompson, Eric Hovde and Mark Neumann split the conservative vote, allowing Thompson to narrowly prevail with a plurality of the vote.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=409667 Our Campaigns - WI US Senate - R Primary Race - Aug 14, 2012 Our Campaigns Candidates Declared Jeff Fitzgerald, speaker of the Wisconsin State Assemblyhttps://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/jeff-fitzgerald-announces-senate-bid-131519063.html Jeff Fitzgerald announces Senate bid October 11, 2011 October 11, 2011 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Patrick Marley Eric Hovde, businessmanhttp://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_8f25fbd4-602d-11e1-8d24-0019bb2963f4.html Hovde emerges as new Senate candidate Leader-Telegram February 27, 2012 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031455/http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_8f25fbd4-602d-11e1-8d24-0019bb2963f4.html dead Mark Neumann, former U.S. representative, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1998, and candidate for governor in 2010Republican Neumann announces Senate run https://web.archive.org/web/20110928030928/http://www.wbay.com/story/15351054/republican-neumann-announces-senate-run September 28, 2011 WBAY-TV. August 29, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2011Kyle Trygstad. (August 29, 2011)Ex-Rep. Mark Neumann Enters Wisconsin Senate Race Roll Call. Retrieved August 29, 2011 Tommy Thompson, former governor of Wisconsin and former secretary of Health and Human Serviceshttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Tommy_Thompson_Wisconsin_Senate_Bid_Official-208823-1.html?pos=hln Tommy Thompson Makes Wisconsin Senate Bid Official September 19, 2011 September 19, 2011 Withdrew Frank Lasee, state senatorhttp://www.channel3000.com/news/30327852/detail.html State Senator Lasee Drops Out Of U.S. Senate Race Channel3000.com February 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120202080622/http://www.channel3000.com/news/30327852/detail.html February 2, 2012 dead mdy-all (endorsed Eric Hovde) Kip Smith, physical therapisthttp://wisconsin.onpolitix.com/news/106086/republican-kip-smith-enters-2012-u-s-senate-race Kip Smith enters U.S. Senate race onpolitics WLUK-TV January 1, 2023 July 18, 2012 https://archive.today/20120718232143/http://wisconsin.onpolitix.com/news/106086/republican-kip-smith-enters-2012-u-s-senate-race dead Declined Mark Andrew Green, former U.S. representative and former United States ambassador to Tanzaniahttp://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/green_bay/former-u-s-rep-mark-green-backs-tommy-thompson-for-senate https://archive.today/20130123113310/http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/green_bay/former-u-s-rep-mark-green-backs-tommy-thompson-for-senate dead January 23, 2013 Green backs Thompson for Senate September 16, 2011 December 18, 2011 WLUK-TV Associated Press Theodore Kanavas, former state senatorhttps://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/130773358.html Kanavas says he won't run for U.S. Senate Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Paul Ryan, U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Ryan-Out-Thompson-In-Wisconsin-Senate-205679-1.html?pos=hln Ryan Out, Thompson to Get in Wisconsin Senate Race May 17, 2011 Roll Call Tim Sullivan, businessman J. B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin attorney generalhttps://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/127969353.html?wpisrc=nl_fix Thompson takes step toward Senate run Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Polling Poll source Date(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeffFitzgerald EricHovde MarkNeumann TommyThompson UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 8–9, 2012 557 ± 4.2% 15% 27% 24% 25% 9%Marquette UniversityMarquette University August 2–5, 2012 519 ± 4.4% 13% 20% 18% 28% 7%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America July 31, 2012 1,237 ± 2.8% 12% 23% 17% 23% 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 30–31, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 13% 28% 25% 25% 9% — 33% 27% 30% 10%Marquette UniversityMarquette University July 5–8, 2012 432 ± 4.8% 6% 23% 10% 35% 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 564 ± 4.1% 9% 31% 15% 29% 16%OnMessage Inc.OnMessage Inc. June 26–27, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 7% 29% 16% 34% 14%Marquette UniversityMarquette University June 13–16, 2012 344 ± 5.4% 10% 14% 16% 34% 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 31–April 1, 2012 609 ± 4.0% 18% — 25% 38% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 23–26, 2012 556 ± 4.2% 22% — 22% 39% 17% 32% — 42% — 26% 37% — — 46% 17% — — 36% 46% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 20–23, 2011 650 ± 3.8% 21% — 29% 35% 11% — — 39% 43% 17% 28% — 44% — 28% 35% — — 47% 17%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 362 ± 5.2% — — 39% 47% 13%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies July 12–13, 2011 638 ± 3.9% 15% — 26% 41% 18% — — 36% 44% 20% Commissioned by Eric Hovde Poll source Date(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferror TommyThompson Someone moreconservative UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 30–31, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 29% 58% 13%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 564 ± 4.1% 34% 50% 17%Public Policy Polling February 23–26, 2012 556 ± 4.2% 37% 47% 17%Public Policy Polling October 20–23, 2011 650 ± 3.8% 35% 51% 14% Endorsements 2 Jeff Fitzgerald Individuals Joan Ballweg, Wisconsin Assembly caucus chair (Markesan)January 2023 Paul Farrow, Wisconsin state representative (Pewaukee) Samantha Kerkman, Wisconsin Assembly caucus sergeant at arms (Randall)January 2023 Joel Kleefisch, Wisconsin state representative (Oconomowoc) Dan Knodl, Wisconsin Assembly assistant majority leader (Germantown)January 2023 Dale Kooyenga, Wisconsin state representative (Brookfield) Bill Kramer, Wisconsin Assembly speaker pro-tem (Waukesha)"Fitzgerald announces Waukesha endorsements". Sun Prairie Star Mike Kuglitsch, Wisconsin state representative (New Berlin) Jim Ott, Wisconsin state representative (Brown Deer) Don Pridemore, Wisconsin state representative (Hartford) Scott Suder, Wisconsin Assembly majority leader (Abbotsford)https://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/ Sun Prairie StarJanuary 2023 Robin Vos, Wisconsin Assembly finance chair (Rochester)January 2023 Mary Williams, Wisconsin Assembly caucus secretary (Medford)January 2023 2 Eric Hovde Individuals Frank Lasee, Wisconsin state senator (De Pere) Leah Vukmir, Wisconsin state senator (Wauwatosa) FreedomWorkshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/119549-freedomworks-splits-with-other-conservatives-endorses-hovde-in-wisconsin/ The Hill FreedomWorks splits with other conservatives, endorses Hovde in Wisconsin 2 Mark Neumann Individuals Tom Coburn, U.S. senator (OK)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/178441-sen-coburn-endorses-neumann-in-wis-senate-race/ Sen. Coburn endorses Neumann in Wis. Senate race Cameron Joseph November 12, 2011 Jim DeMint, U.S. senator (SC)https://www.rollcall.com/2011/11/28/jim-demint-backs-wisconsin-senate-hopeful-over-tommy-thompson/ Jim DeMint Backs Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Over Tommy Thompson November 28, 2011 Roll Call Mike Lee, U.S. senator (UT)https://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/148022855.html Utah senator endorses Neumann Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Mark Levin, nationally syndicated talk show hosthttps://impeachobamatoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/mark-levin-endorses-mark-neumann-for-us.html Impeach McConnell, Boehner, and Cantor Today: Mark Levin endorses Mark Neumann for US Senate in Wisconsin GOP primary, 8/14/12 August 6, 2012 Rand Paul, U.S. senator (KY)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/huffpost-fundrace----perr_n_1089105.html The Huffington Post Paul Blumenthal HUFFPOST FUNDRACE -- Perry Spends Big November 11, 2011 Kurt W. Schuller, Wisconsin state treasurer Pat Toomey, U.S. senator (PA)https://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/161087815.html Neumann endorsed by Sen. Toomey Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jack Voight, former Wisconsin state treasurerWIS Politics April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Organizations Club for Growthhttp://www.clubforgrowth.org/endorsedcandidates/ CFG PAC endorses Kevin Cramer in North Dakota October 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006124727/http://www.clubforgrowth.org/endorsedcandidates/ October 6, 2011 dead mdy-all Family Research Councilhttps://www.frcaction.org/advanced-search FRC Action Family Research Council GING PAC, a PAC of Social Conservativeshttp://www.gingpac.org/mark-neumann-wins-two-key-endorsements-for-senate-race Mark Neumann Wins Two Key Endorsements For Senate Race February 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160317014619/http://gingpac.org/mark-neumann-wins-two-key-endorsements-for-senate-race/ March 17, 2016 dead mdy-all Wisconsin Right to Lifehttp://wrtl.org/mec/ My Election Central Wisconsin Right to Life July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723062333/http://www.wrtl.org/mec/ dead 2 Tommy Thompson Politicians Lamar Alexander, U.S. senator from Tennesseehttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_60/tommy_thompson_picks_up_senate_endorsements-210366-1.html Tommy Thompson Picks Up Senate Endorsements Abby Livingston Roll Call https://web.archive.org/web/20111117002212/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_60/tommy_thompson_picks_up_senate_endorsements-210366-1.html November 17, 2011 dead Jeb Bush, former Florida governor Herman Cain, business executive, radio host, syndicated columnist, candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nominationhttp://waukesha.patch.com/articles/herman-cain-stumps-for-tommy-thompson-at-waukesha-rally Herman Cain Stumps for Tommy Thompson at Waukesha Rally August 13, 2012 Mitch Daniels, governor of Indianahttp://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/category/endorsements/ Endorsements May 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609045717/http://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/category/endorsements/ June 9, 2012 dead mdy-all John Engler, former governor of Michigan Margaret Farrow, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House of Representatives, and 2012 presidential candidatehttp://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/category/endorsements/ Endorsements May 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609045717/http://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/category/endorsements/ June 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and 2008 presidential candidatehttp://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/145021415.html Rudy Giuliani, Milwaukee Police Association backing Tommy Thompson Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Don Walker https://web.archive.org/web/20150509155522/http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/145021415.html May 9, 2015 live Bill Graves, former governor of Kansas Mark Green, former U.S. representative and former United States Ambassador to Tanzania John Hoeven, U.S. senator from North Dakota Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, 2008 presidential candidate and Fox News talk show hosthttp://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/huckabee-endorses-thompson-slams-club-for-growth-tr3f7ar-135710398.html Huckabee endorses Thompson, slams Club for Growth December 15, 2011 December 18, 2011 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Don Walker https://web.archive.org/web/20120111234455/http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/huckabee-endorses-thompson-slams-club-for-growth-tr3f7ar-135710398.html January 11, 2012 dead mdy-all Mike Johanns, U.S. senator from Nebraska Frank Keating, former governor of Oklahoma Dirk Kempthorne, former governor of Idaho and former secretary of the interior Scott Klug, former U.S. representative (WI) Mike Leavitt, former governor of Utah, former administrator of the EPA, and former secretary of Health and Human Serviceshttps://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/news/146970885.html/ Seven former governors endorse Thompson Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and former secretary of Homeland Security Jim Risch, U.S. senator from Idaho J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin attorney general Bill Weld, former governor of Massachusetts Cathy Zeuske, former Wisconsin state treasurer Celebrities and political commentatorshttp://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/2012/06/21/see-the-full-list/ See the full list July 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120725202346/http://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/2012/06/21/see-the-full-list/ July 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Dick Morris, political strategist, author, Fox News analyst, former adviser to President Bill Clintonhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeedpolitics/the-coveted-dick-morris-endorsement The Coveted Dick Morris Endorsement BuzzFeed News https://web.archive.org/web/20180811112749/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeedpolitics/the-coveted-dick-morris-endorsement August 11, 2018 live Ted Nugent, musician and conservative activist http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/144434255.html 'The Nuge' endorses Tommy Thompson Don Walker Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://web.archive.org/web/20120330015632/http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/144434255.html March 30, 2012 live Michael Reagan, author, radio host, and son of President Ronald Reagan Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. Joe the Plumberhttp://shorewood.patch.com/articles/joe-the-plumber-supports-thompson-because-he-gets-stuff-done Joe the Plumber Supports Thompson Because He 'Gets Stuff Done' - Shor… https://archive.today/20130131032804/http://shorewood.patch.com/articles/joe-the-plumber-supports-thompson-because-he-gets-stuff-done 31 January 2013 dead Cabinet officials Ray Boland, colonel and former veterans sffairs secretary Donald L. Nelson, former deputy assistant secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld, former secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 and 2001 to 2006, former White House chief of staff, and former ambassador State legislators John Gard, former Wisconsin Assembly speaker Rob Cowles, state senator Mike Ellis, state senator Evan Wynn, state representative (Whitewater) Joseph Knilans, state representative (Janesville) Sheila Harsdorf, state senator Luther Olsen, state senator Dale Schultz, state senator Jerry Petrowski, state senator Van Wanggaard, former state senator Political organization officials Mary Buestrin, Republican National Convention co-chairman Rick Graber, former Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman David Keene, president of the National Rifle Association of America and former chairman of the American Conservative UnionByers Dylan 25 March 2014 David Keene, the endorsement editor https://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/03/david-keene-the-endorsement-editor-185686 4 June 2024 Politico Terry and Mary Kohler, Wisconsin Club for Growth founders Sue Lynch, former Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women president Ginny Marschman, former Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women president Law enforcement officials Daniel Trawicki, Waukesha County sheriff Brad Schimel, Waukesha County district attorney Organizations Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin Dairy Business Association GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 September 17, 2017 October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements dead Milwaukee Police Association Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Wisconsin Grocers Association Wisconsin Health Care Association Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association Wisconsin Restaurant Association Wisconsin Right to Life Results thumb|Results by county #d35f5f Thompson #e9afaf 20–30% #de8787 30–40% #d35f5f 40–50% #c83737 50–60% #a02c2c 60–70% #5f8dd3 Hovde #87aade 30–40% #5f8dd3 40–50% #8dd35f Neumann #aade87 30–40% #8dd35f 40–50% Republican primary results Tommy Thompson Republican Party (United States) 197,928 34.0 Eric Hovde Republican Party (United States) 179,557 30.8 Mark Neumann Republican Party (United States) 132,786 22.8 Jeff Fitzgerald Republican Party (United States) 71,871 12.3 Write ins Republican Party (United States) 244 0.04 582,630 100 General election thumb|right|200px|Thompson and Baldwin with WISN-TV's Mike Gousha at the October 26 debate Candidates Nimrod Allen III (independent), consultant and former Marinehttp://wispolitics.com/1006/120720_Nimrod_Allen_bio___press_release_7_20.pdf Nimrod Allen III Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate July 20, 2012 September 22, 2012 Wispolitics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173630/http://wispolitics.com/1006/120720_Nimrod_Allen_bio___press_release_7_20.pdf March 3, 2016 Tammy Baldwin (Democratic), U.S. representative Joseph Kexel (Libertarian), IT consultanthttp://www.wispolitics.com/1006/120420_Kexel.pdf Kexel Announces Run for US Senate April 20, 2012 September 22, 2012 Wispolitics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231853/http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/120420_Kexel.pdf March 3, 2016 dead mdy-all Tommy Thompson (Republican), former governor and former secretary of Health and Human Services Debates Baldwin and Thompson agreed to three debates: September 28, October 18 and 26, all broadcast statewide, and nationwide through C-SPAN. The first debate originated from the studios of Milwaukee Public Television and was coordinated by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. It aired on MPTV, Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Public Radio and several commercial stations throughout the state. The second debate originated from the Theater for Civic Engagement on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Marathon County in Wausau and was coordinated by WPT/WPR, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Milwaukee's WTMJ-TV. Again it was carried on MPTV, WPT/WPR, and several commercial stations, including WTMJ-TV. The third debate originated from Eckstein Hall on the campus of Marquette University Law School and was coordinated by WISN-TV in Milwaukee. It aired on that station and across the state's other ABC affiliated stations. External links Complete video of debate, September 28, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 18, 2012 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 26, 2012 - C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Tammy Baldwin (D) $14,643,869 $15,204,940 $143,852 $0 Tommy Thompson (R) $9,585,823 $9,582,888 $2,934 $0 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSState.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Wisconsin Federal Election Commission November 26, 2012 December 19, 2012 Top contributors Tammy Baldwin Contribution Tommy Thompson Contribution EMILY's List $431,843 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP $36,825 MoveOn.org $171,467 ABC Supply $28,500 University of Wisconsin $117,600 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld $28,250 J Street PAC $113,758 Direct Supply $27,500 League of Conservation Voters $95,308 Wisconsin Energy Corporation $25,750 Democracy Engine $81,330 American Foods Group $25,000 Council for a Livable World $54,130 Gilead Sciences $23,000 Voices for Progress $25,749 Centene Corporation $20,750 Marshfield Clinic $21,800 BGR Group $20,500 Microsoft Corporation $18,564 C. 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Bard, Inc. $20,000 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=WIS1&spec=N Top Contributors 2012 Race: Wisconsin Senate OpenSecrets March 25, 2013 Top industries Tammy Baldwin Contribution Tommy Thompson Contribution Women's issues $915,482 Retired $858,276 Retired $791,756 Leadership PACs $244,804 Lawyers/law firms $597,674 Financial institutions $243,636 Democratic/Liberal $555,792 Lawyers/law firms $228,379 Leadership PACs $309,430 Real estate $227,687 Universities $298,298 Pharmaceuticals/health products $204,302 Human rights organizations $215,539 Insurance industry $202,654 Health professionals $202,654 Manufacturing & distributing $169,104 Pro-Israel $172,380 Health professionals $150,149 Business services $163,238 Lobbyists $138,700 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=WIS1&spec=N Top Industries 2012 Race: Wisconsin Senate OpenSecrets March 25, 2013 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 dead Tossup November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Lean D November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Tossup November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin (D) TommyThompson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 44% 45% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 42% 50% — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 20–23, 2011 1,170 ±2.9% 44% 46% — 10%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 26, 2011 500 ±4.5% 42% 49% 4% 6%Marquette UniversityMarquette University February 16–19, 2012 716 ±3.7% 42% 48% 1% 9%Public Policy Polling February 23–26, 2012 900 ±3.3% 46% 45% — 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports February 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 36% 50% 4% 10%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports March 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 44% 48% 4% 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 13–15, 2012 1,136 ±2.9% 45% 47% — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 9, 2012 500 ±4.5% 38% 50% 5% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 11–13, 2012 851 ±3.4% 42% 47% — 11%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 12, 2012 500 ±4.5% 36% 52% 6% 6%Marquette University June 13–16, 2012 707 ±3.8% 41% 49% — 10%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 1,057 ±3.0% 45% 45% — 11%Marquette University July 5–8, 2012 810 ±3.5% 41% 45% — 14%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 41% 5% 6%Marquette UniversityMarquette University August 2–5, 2012 1,400 ±2.6% 43% 48% — 5%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120913072521/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28co-va-and-wi%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1786 September 13, 2012 July 31 – August 6, 2012 1,428 ±2.6% 47% 47% 1% 5%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 15, 2012 500 ±4.5% 43% 54% 1% 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 1,308 ±2.7% 44% 49% — 7%Marquette UniversityMarquette University August 16–19, 2012 576 ±4.2% 41% 50% — 9%CBS/NYT/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120927101858/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28fl-oh-and-pa%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1789 September 27, 2012 August 15–21, 2012 1,190 ±3.0% 44% 50% 1% 4%YouGovYouGov September 4–11, 2012 772 ±n/a 42% 48% — 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 12–13, 2012 959 ±n/a 48% 45% — 6%Marquette UniversityMarquette University September 13–16, 2012 705 ±3.8% 50% 41% — 5%CBS/NYT/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120927031655/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28co-va-and-wi%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1799 September 27, 2012 September 11–17, 2012 1,485 ±2.5% 47% 47% — 6%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll September 16–18, 2012 968 ±3.2% 48% 46% — 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 18–19, 2012 842 ±3.4% 49% 45% — 6%We Ask AmericaWe Ask America September 20–23, 2012 1,238 ±2.8% 52% 40% — 8%Marquette UniversityMarquette University September 27–30, 2012 894 ±3.3% 48% 44% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 4–6, 2012 979 ±3.1% 49% 46% — 6%CBS/NYT/QuinnipiacCBS/NYT/Quinnipiac October 4–9, 2012 1,327 ±2.7% 48% 46% — 5%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 9, 2012 500 ±4.5% 51% 47% 1% 2%YouGovYouGov October 4–11, 2012 639 ±4.9% 48% 43% — 9%Marquette UniversityMarquette University October 11–14, 2012 870 ±3.3% 45% 46% — 7%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll October 15–17, 2012 1,013 ±3.1% 49% 45% 1% 5%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon October 15–17, 2012 625 ±4% 47% 45% — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 18, 2012 500 ±4.5% 46% 48% 3% 3%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion October 18–20, 2012 502 ±4.5% 45% 42% 3% 11%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 48% 2% 4%Marquette UniversityMarquette University October 25–28, 2012 1,243 ±2.8% 47% 43% — 10%St. Norbert CollegeSt. Norbert College October 25–29, 2012 402 ±5% 43% 46% — 11%Rasmussen Reports October 29, 2012 750 ±4.0% 48% 48% 1% 2%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 31, 2012 1,065 ±3.0% 48% 47% 4% 1%WeAskAmericaWeAskAmerica October 31 – November 1, 2012 1,210 ±3% 49% 46% — 5%YouGovYouGov October 31 – November 3, 2012 1,225 ±3.1% 48% 47% — 5%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion November 1–3, 2012 482 ±4.5% 50% 48% 2% —Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 2–3, 2012 1,256 ±2.8% 51% 48% — 2% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Tammy Baldwin Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin (D) JeffFitzgerald (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 48% 37% — 15%Public Policy Polling October 20–23, 2011 1,170 ±2.9% 44% 40% — 16%Rasmussen Reports October 26, 2011 500 ±4.5% 46% 39% 4% 6%Marquette University February 16–19, 2012 716 ±3.7% 45% 37% 3% 15%Public Policy Polling February 23–26, 2012 900 ±3.3% 47% 39% — 14%Rasmussen Reports February 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 40% 41% 4% 15%Rasmussen Reports March 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 40% 4% 7%Public Policy Polling April 13–15, 2012 1,136 ±2.9% 47% 40% — 13%Rasmussen Reports May 9, 2012 500 ±4.5% 45% 41% 4% 9%Rasmussen Reports June 12, 2012 500 ±4.5% 44% 43% 5% 8%Marquette University June 13–16, 2012 707 ±3.8% 45% 39% — 16%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 1,057 ±3.0% 46% 42% — 13%Marquette University July 5–8, 2012 810 ±3.5% 43% 37% — 20%Rasmussen Reports July 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 37% 6% 10%Marquette University August 2–5, 2012 1,400 ±2.6% 45% 40% — 7%Quinnipiac July 31 – August 6, 2012 1,428 ±2.6% 51% 39% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin (D) EricHovde (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 11–13, 2012 851 ±3.4% 41% 45% — 14%Rasmussen Reports June 12, 2012 500 ±4.5% 42% 44% 4% 10%Marquette University June 13–16, 2012 707 ±3.8% 45% 36% — 19%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 1,057 ±3.0% 44% 45% — 11%Marquette University July 5–8, 2012 810 ±3.5% 44% 38% — 18%Rasmussen Reports July 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 45% 42% 5% 8%Marquette University August 2–5, 2012 1,400 ±2.6% 44% 41% — 9%Quinnipiac July 31 – August 6, 2012 1,428 ±2.6% 47% 43% 1% 8% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin (D) MarkNeumann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 46% 41% — 13%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 40% 44% — 15%Public Policy Polling October 20–23, 2011 1,170 ±2.9% 44% 43% — 13%Rasmussen Reports October 26, 2011 500 ±4.5% 44% 43% 4% 9%Marquette University February 16–19, 2012 716 ±3.7% 44% 40% 2% 14%Public Policy Polling February 23–26, 2012 900 ±3.3% 47% 41% — 12%Rasmussen Reports February 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 37% 46% 4% 13%Rasmussen Reports March 27, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 40% 4% 8%Public Policy Polling April 13–15, 2012 1,136 ±2.9% 46% 45% — 9%Rasmussen Reports May 9, 2012 500 ±4.5% 42% 44% 4% 9%Public Policy Polling May 11–13, 2012 851 ±3.4% 42% 46% — 12%Rasmussen Reports June 12, 2012 500 ±4.5% 43% 45% 5% 7%Marquette University June 13–16, 2012 707 ±3.8% 44% 44% — 12%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 1,057 ±3.0% 45% 41% — 13%Marquette University July 5–8, 2012 810 ±3.5% 43% 40% — 17%Rasmussen Reports July 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 42% 3% 8%Marquette University August 2–5, 2012 1,400 ±2.6% 44% 44% — 6%Quinnipiac July 31 – August 6, 2012 1,428 ±2.6% 48% 45% 1% 6% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TammyBaldwin (D) J. B.Van Hollen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 46% 39% — 15% with Russ Feingold Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RussFeingold (D) JeffFitzgerald (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 55% 39% — 7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RussFeingold (D) MarkNeumann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 51% 44% — 5%Public Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 53% 41% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 50% 40% — 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RussFeingold (D) Paul Ryan (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 50% 43% — 7%Public Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 49% 42% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RussFeingold (D) TommyThompson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 49% 40% — 11%Public Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 52% 42% — 6%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 48% 47% — 5% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RussFeingold (D) J. B.Van Hollen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 52% 41% — 7%Public Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 51% 39% — 10%Public Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 53% 38% — 9% with Steve Kagen Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKagen (D) JeffFitzgerald (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 43% 38% — 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKagen (D) MarkNeumann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 42% 41% — 17%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 38% 45% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKagen (D) TommyThompson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 42% 45% — 13%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 41% 49% — 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKagen (D) J. B.Van Hollen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 43% 38% — 19% with Ron Kind Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonKind (D) JeffFitzgerald (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 45% 37% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonKind (D) MarkNeumann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 44% 40% — 16%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 40% 43% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonKind (D) TommyThompson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 44% 44% — 12%Public Policy Polling August 12–14, 2011 830 ±3.4% 41% 48% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonKind (D) J. B.Van Hollen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 19–22, 2011 1,636 ±2.4% 44% 38% — 17% with Herb Kohl Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HerbKohl (D) MarkNeumann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 51% 37% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HerbKohl (D) PaulRyan (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 48% 42% — 11%Public Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 49% 42% — 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HerbKohl (D) TommyThompson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 49% 40% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HerbKohl (D) J. B.Van Hollen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2010 702 ±3.7% 51% 38% — 11%Public Policy Polling February 24–27, 2011 768 ±3.5% 52% 37% — 11% Results United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2012https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/Amended%20Percentage%20Results-11.6.12%20President.pdf Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 G.A.B. Canvass Reporting System October 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161014235045/https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/Amended%20Percentage%20Results-11.6.12%20President.pdf dead Democratic Party (United States) Tammy Baldwin 1,547,104 51.41% -15.90% Republican Party (United States) Tommy Thompson 1,380,126 45.86% +16.38% Libertarian Party (United States) Joseph Kexel 62,240 2.07% N/A Independent (United States) Nimrod Allen, III 16,455 0.55% N/A 3,486 0.11% +0.05% 3,009,411 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Counties that flipped Democratic to Republican Barron (largest city: Rice Lake) Brown (largest city: Green Bay) Burnett (largest village: Grantsburg) Calumet (largest city: Chilton) Clark (largest city: Neillsville) Iron (largest city: Hurley) Jefferson (largest city: Watertown) Kewaunee (largest city: Algoma) Langlade (largest city: Antigo) Manitowoc (largest city: Manitowoc) Marathon (largest city: Wausau) Marinette (largest city: Marinette) Monroe (largest city: Sparta) Oconto (largest city: Oconto) Oneida (largest city: Rhinelander) Outagamie (largest city: Appleton) Rusk (largest city: Ladysmith) Shawano (largest city: Shawano) Washburn (largest city: Spooner) Waupaca (largest city: New London) Waushara (largest city: Berlin) Adams (largest city: Adams) Marquette (largest city: Montello) Polk (largest city: Amery) Sheboygan (largest city: Sheboygan) St. Croix (largest city: Hudson) Taylor (largest city: Medford) Florence (largest city: Florence) Vilas (largest city: Eagle River) Fond du Lac (largest city: Fond du Lac) Green Lake (largest city: Green Lake) Dodge (largest city: Juneau) Ozaukee (largest city: Mequon) Walworth (largest city: Whitewater) Washington (largest city: West Bend) Waukesha (largest city: Waukesha) By congressional district Despite losing the state, Thompson won five of eight congressional districts.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Thompson Baldwin RepresentativeWisconsin 1 1st 50.61% 46.56%Paul RyanWisconsin 2 2nd 32.28% 65.82%Mark Pocan Wisconsin 3 3rd 44.31% 52.77%Ron Kind Wisconsin 4 4th 25.15% 72.93%Gwen Moore Wisconsin 5 5th 61.06% 36.68%Jim SensenbrennerWisconsin 6 6th 52.93% 44.05%Tom Petri Wisconsin 7 7th 48.93% 48.06%Sean Duffy Wisconsin 8 8th 50.21% 46.63%Reid Ribble Aftermath Brian Schimming, the vice chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party, partly blamed Thompson's defeat on the fact that he had to face a competitive primary, whereas Baldwin was unopposed for the Democratic nomination: "[Thompson] blew all his money going through the primary. So when he gets through the primary, it was like three weeks before he was up on the air. [Baldwin] piled on immediately." He claimed "If [Thompson] hadn't had as ugly a primary, we could have won that seat."http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/can-republicans-avoid-the-next-todd-akin-20130926 Can Republicans Avoid the Next Todd Akin? National Journal Alex Roarty September 26, 2013 September 30, 2013 See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin 2012 Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election References External links Elections & Voting https://web.archive.org/web/20121107175743/http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting November 7, 2012 at the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official candidate sites (archived) Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate Tommy Thompson for U.S. Senate Joe Kexel for U.S. Senate Nimrod Allen III for U.S. Senate Wisconsin 2012 Senate