2012 Recall Elections: Governor, Lt. Governor and State Senator
The Government Accountability Board has ordered recall elections for May 8 and June 5, 2012 for the offices of Governor, Lt. Governor, and State Senators from Districts 13, 21, 23 and 29.
- Incumbents are automatically on the ballot.
- Nomination papers for candidates were due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10.
- The minimum number of signatures for Governor and Lt. Governor is 2,000.
- The minimum number of signatures for State Senate is 400.
- Candidates who have less than the required number of valid signatures have until 4:30 p.m. Friday to file correcting affidavits to rehabilitate any signatures struck by the staff.
See the "All Candidates Registered" report attachment below for the names of candidates. This list contains all the candidates who filed paperwork by the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline. The list will be updated with the number of valid signatures each candidate filed.
Important notes about the report:
- Candidates who have filed paperwork will have dates in the columns for each of the documents required to be filed. (This information for incumbents will be blank.)
- Candidates who have filed nominating petitions will be listed as having “0” valid signatures until staff has finished reviewing the petitions.
- A listing of “0” signatures should not be construed as the candidate having filed insufficient signatures.
- The deadline for filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Ethics Board Statement) is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 13.
The Nomination Paper Tracking and Supplemental Nomination Paper Tracking Reports attached below provide additional information about the status of nomination papers.
July 12 / August 9, 2011 Recall Elections
On June 3, 2011, the Government Accountability Board ordered recall elections for July 12, 2011 in the following State Senate Districts:
District 2 -- Senator Robert Cowles. Senator Cowles retained his seat.
District 8 -- Senator Alberta Darling. Senator Darling retained her seat.
District 10 -- Senator Sheila Harsdorf. Senator Harsdorf retained her seat.
District 14 -- Senator Luther Olsen. Senator Olsen retained his seat.
District 18 -- Senator Randy Hopper. Senator Hopper lost his seat.
District 32 -- Senator Dan Kapanke. Senator Kapanke lost his seat.
Because more than one person challenged each incumbent, the July 12 election became a primary, and the general recall election was held four weeks later on August 9, 2011.
August 9 Recall Election Results
Official results of the August 9 Recall Elections in Senate Districts 2, 8, 10, 14, 18 and 32.
July 12 Primary Results
Official results of the August 9 Recall Primaries in Senate Districts 2, 8, 10, 14, 18 and 32.
List of All Candidates for July 12, 2011 Recall Primary Elections
This PDF report shows all candidates who will be on the ballot. There is also a list of all candidates who registered for campaign finance purposes. For information about campaign donations and spending, please use the Campaign Finance Information System.
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| Campaign Finance Deadlines Sen 2 8 10 14 18 32 - Republicans.doc | 27.5 KB |
Spring 2011 Election Cycle
Spring Election Results --NEW
Certified results from the April 5, 2011, non-partisan election for county Circuit Court Judge. Official recount results from the election for Supreme Court Justice and Sheboygan County Circuit Court Judge.
Spring Primary Election Results
Certified results from the February 15, 2011, non-partisan primary for Supreme Court Justice and for county Circuit Court Judge.
All Candidates Registered
This PDF report will be updated regularly. For up-to-the-minute information about who has registered, please use the Campaign Finance Information System. Click on "View Registrants" to search.
All Offices up for Election
Lists the offices are up for election in 2011, along with the names of the incumbents.
Notification of Non-Candidacy
List of incumbents who have filed form GAB-163 stating that they are not running for re-election.
Fall 2010 Election Cycle
Election Results:
- November 2, 2010 General Election -- Official Results NEW!
- September 14, 2010 Partisan Primary Election -- Official Results
Recounts:
Offices up for Election
Lists the offices are up for election in 2010, along with the names of the incumbents.
Type A Notice of 2010 Fall General Election
Notification of Non-Candidacy
List of incumbents who have filed form GAB-163 stating that they are not running for re-election.
List of State Candidates
The official lists of which candidates have registered with the Government Accountability Board.
Fall 2012 General Election
The Partisan Primary will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
The General Election will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
The deadline for filing declarations of candidacy and nomination papers is Friday, June 1, 2012. Click here for more information about running for office.
Offices Up For Election in Fall 2012
Incumbents who have Filed Notification of Noncandidacy for Fall 2012
2012 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary
The Spring Primary was held Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Click here for results.
The Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary will be held April 3, 2012.
Special Election for Assembly District 95
Governor Walker ordered a Special Election for November 8, 2011 to fill the vacant seat in Assembly District 95 in La Crosse County.
Official Election Results -- NEW
July 19, August 16, 2011 Recall Elections
On June 10, 2011, the Government Accountability Board ordered recall elections in the following State Senate Districts:
District 12 -- Senator Jim Holperin
There was a primary in District 12 on July 19, 2011, and a recall election was held on August 16, 2011. Senator Holperin retained his seat.
District 22 -- Senator Robert Wirch
There was a primary in District 22 on July 19, 2011, and a recall election was held on August 16, 2011. Senator Wirch retained his seat.
District 30 -- Senator Dave Hansen
The recall election was held on July 19, 2011. Senator Hansen retained his seat.
August 16 Recall Election Results
Official results of the August 16 Recall Elections in Senate Districts 12 and 22.
July 19 Recall Primary and Election Results
Official results for the July 19 Recall Election in Senate District 30 and Recall Primaries in Senate Districts 12 and 22.
Candidates for July 19, 2011 Recall Elections and Primaries
This PDF report contains the names of all candidates who have registered for campaign finance purposes, as well as those who filed nomination papers by the deadline of 5 p.m. June 21. It will be updated as staff verifies the the numbers of valid signatures on each nominating petition.
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| Campaign Finance Deadlines Sen 12 22 30 Democrats.doc | 33 KB |
Spring 2011 Special Election Information
Election Dates:
- April 5, 2011 -- Primary Special Election
- May 3, 2011 -- Special Election
Offices to be Elected:
- Assembly District 60
- Assembly District 83
- Assembly District 94
Special Election Results - NEW
Primary Election Results
List of All Candidates Registered and on the Ballot
These reports are now final. For detailed contact information about the candidates, please use the Campaign Finance Information System. Click on "View Registrants" to search.
Governor Orders Special Election
Copies of Executive Orders 15 and 16, and news release.
Election Results from Spring 2010 and Earlier
Click here for election results for 2000 through the Spring Election of 2010, which are being hosted at the Elections Division's former website. They will be moved to this website as soon as possible.
For election years prior to 2000, please refer to the Wisconsin Blue Book either online or at your local library, or contact the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Local Election Results
Local election results are not reported to the Government Accountability Board.
If you are interested in election results local races such as mayor, sheriff or town supervisor, please check with the appropriate county or municipal clerk.