Wisconsin midterms: Ticket splitters voted for 'someone in the middle'

Within a divided Wisconsin on midterm Election Day, there were independent voters who kept us guessing. These ticket splitters, as they're sometimes called, do not vote along party lines. Instead, they may choose a Republican senator and a Democratic governor. 

Open Record: Incumbents rule

FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi reveals the biggest takeaways from the November election.

West Bend poll knife threats, man was out on bail

Police said a man armed with a knife who demanded staff to “stop the voting" at the West Bend library during the midterm elections Tuesday was out on bail for political threats.

Erin tax referendum passes by 1 vote
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In the town of Erin, thousands of people cast their votes in the Nov. 8 election. One vote was the difference in passing a referendum.

Erin tax referendum passes by 1 vote: 'Pretty impressive'

In the town of Erin, thousands of people cast their votes in the Nov. 8 election. One vote was the difference in passing a referendum.

West Bend poll knife threats, man was out on bail
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Police said a man armed with a knife who demanded staff to "stop the voting" at the West Bend library during the midterm elections Tuesday was out on bail for political threats.

Wisconsin midterms: Ticket splitters may have made the difference

Based on this election and many before, Wisconsin has proved to be a very divided state. In some case, voters split their tickets – meaning a person voted for candidates from different political parties.

Wisconsin midterms: Senator Johnson 'surprised my race was this close'

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson defeated Democrat Mandela Barnes in the midterm elections in his slimmest victory since his 2010 election.

Wisconsin midterms: Democrats surprise Republicans in battleground

Democrats outperformed expectations during the midterm elections in battleground Wisconsin, leaving Republicans shocked at the narrower-than-expected win by two-term incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson and a further eroding of support in reliably conservative Milwaukee suburbs.

Wisconsin midterms: Democrat Kaul wins 2nd term, Toney concedes

Democrat Josh Kaul defeated Republican Eric Toney in Tuesday's election to win a second term as Wisconsin’s attorney general in a race defined by sharp differences over abortion and attacks over crime and election administration.

Wisconsin midterms: Barnes loses Senate race, 'We all deserve better'

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson defeated Democrat Mandela Barnes in the midterm elections, keeping a seat in GOP hands while turning back Barnes’ attempt to make history as Wisconsin’s first Black senator.

US Senate race: Mandela Barnes comments on tight race with Johnson

Wisconsin’s Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is prepared to make a statement on his campaign and the race against incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

US Senate race: Ron Johnson wins 3rd term

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) defeated Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, his Democratic challenger, to win a third term.

Wisconsin midterms: GOP's Van Orden wins election, House race

Former Navy SEAL Derrick Van Orden defeated Democratic state Sen. Brad Pfaff in Tuesday's election to flip a Wisconsin congressional seat to Republicans, a boost to GOP designs on grabbing control of the House.

Wisconsin governor's race: Tony Evers wins 2nd term

Gov. Tony Evers, running for a second term as Wisconsin's governor, defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels on the Nov. 8 midterm elections ballot. Michels delivered a concession speech early Wednesday.

Josh Shapiro defeats Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania governor's race

Democrat Josh Shapiro has won the race for governor of Pennsylvania. Shapiro will also effectively manage the 2024 election in a state that is often decisive in choosing presidents.

Wisconsin midterms: Republicans' bid for supermajorities in doubt

Wisconsin Republicans' push to establish veto-proof legislative supermajorities Tuesday looked doubtful as they trailed in key races they needed to flip. Failure to win the supermajorities would ensure that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers would remain able to block GOP bills.