Tuesday, September 14, 2010
10:03 PM
Nelson, Kleefisch build leads in lt. gov. race
The race for the lieutenant governor nominations have begun to come into focus as Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson, D-Kaukauna, and former TV reporter Rebecca Kleefisch are leading their respective primaries.
With 40 percent of the precincts reporting, Nelson has 53 percent of the vote. Milwaukee Sen. Spencer Coggs has 21 percent, James Schneider of Gotham has 17 percent and Waunakee businessman Henry Sanders has 9 percent.
On the GOP side, Kleefisch has 45 percent to Oregon state Rep. Brett Davis' 27 percent. They are followed by Superior Mayor Dave Ross with 15 percent, Robert Lorge with 9 percent and Nick Voegeli with 4 percent.
-- By Andy Szal
Labels: 2010_fall_primary
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