Wisconsin election results - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. In the 2020 presidential election, Wisconsin voted for Joe Biden, marking the first time the state had voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1984.
- 2. Biden won Wisconsin by a slim margin of just over 20,000 votes, with a final tally of 49.6% of the vote compared to Trump's 48.9%.
- 3. The state saw record voter turnout, with over 3.2 million votes cast in the election, representing a turnout rate of around 72%.
- 4. Despite Trump's legal challenges and calls for a recount, Wisconsin's election results were certified by the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission, confirming Biden's victory in the state.
- 5. In the race for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Tammy Baldwin was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican challenger Leah Vukmir.
- 6. Democrats also retained control of the state's congressional delegation, with all five Democratic incumbents winning re-election.
- 7. In the state legislature, Democrats gained two seats in the state Senate, narrowing the Republican majority to 20-12, while Republicans maintained control of the state Assembly.
- 8. The election also saw several key ballot measures approved by Wisconsin voters, including a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
- 9. Despite concerns about the potential for voter fraud and irregularities, the election in Wisconsin was conducted smoothly and without any major issues reported.
- 10. Overall, the 2020 election in Wisconsin reflected the state's status as a key battleground state, with both parties campaigning heavily in the state and voter turnout reaching historic levels.