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Shilling wins by 44 votes

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A slim margin of 44 votes appears to have separated 32nd District State Senator Jennifer Shilling (D) from her challenger Dan Kapanke (R), with 96.9 percent of precincts reporting, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9. Shilling had 40,883 votes, or 48.9 percent, over Kapanke, who had 40,839 votes, or 48.8 percent at that time. Third-party candidate Chip DeNure (I) had tallied 1,969 votes, or 2.4 percent.

Though her key opponent is holding out until vote totals are official, Sen. Shilling, the Senate minority leader, released an acceptance statement at about 3:40 a.m. Wednesday:

“I am proud to have earned the support of the voters in the 32nd Senate District and I look forward to continue serving as a strong voice for western Wisconsin in our State Capitol.

“Families in Wisconsin have said they want leaders to restore funding for local schools, increase access to affordable health care and expand economic opportunities for hardworking families. From student loan debt relief and higher family wages to infrastructure investments and groundwater protections, I’m committed to advancing solutions to the most pressing issues facing our state.

“I want to thank my opponents, Chip DeNure and Dan Kapanke, and congratulate them on running strong campaigns. Running for elected office is no small undertaking, and I wish them both well in their future endeavors.”

In Crawford County, Kapanke won out with 4,080 votes, or 53.2 percent, while Shilling achieved 3,433 votes, or 44.7 percent, once final unofficial results came in from the county clerk’s office.

Kapanke had the chance to retake his 32nd District seat after losing it to Shilling in 2011 during the recall election after the controversial passage of Act 10.

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