Tuesday, August 9, 2011
11:18 PM
Dems pack Madison theater for election night party
Madison's Majestic Theater usually plays host to concerts and DJ dance parties, but Tuesday's recall election night saw the venue packed to capacity for a different reason as election results rolled in and leaders of the state Democratic Party took the stage.
The atmosphere was celebratory, occasionally tense. Upon hearing news of Jessica King's win against Republican incumbent Randy Hopper, the Majestic crowd exploded with cheers, pumped fists in the air and hugged each other.
For Paula Volpiansky, the win was the culmination of weeks of hard work at the King phone bank.
"It's what I've been doing all my waking hours when I'm not working full-time as a state employee," said Volpiansky, adding that after making calls all day, the King victory "made me feel all the work was worth it."
When faced with the more sobering prospect of a potential GOP victory in the Alberta Darling-Sandy Pasch race, Majestic party-goers were more cautious.
"It's hard to tell," said Jacob Miller, who had been at the theater since polls closed. "It probably won't be decided tonight."
-- By Alison Bauter
Labels: 2011 recall elections
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