Wednesday, November 5, 2008
12:52 AM
Holperin wins tight 12th SD race
Jim Holperin, D-Eagle River, has won the seat for the 12th SD which was vacated this summer by Sen. Roger Breske, D-Eland.
Holperin said that Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, called to concede. Holperin said the race was "hard fought and it was close."
Holperin said, "I'm going to fight for the North woods." He is keeping in mind that this election was not a landslide victory.
"I'm going to be mindful of those voters (who voted for Tiffany) and their point of view to hold down the cost of government."
Tiffany said that he lost by about 2,000 votes.
"It was a very dynamic race," Tiffany said. His plans are to devote more time to his business, Wisconsin River Cruises, and spend time with his family.
-- By Samantha Hernandez
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