United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 2012

Elections in Wisconsin

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the eight U.S. Representatives from Wisconsin, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 112th Congress from January 2013 until January 2015. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections will be held on August 14, 2012.[1]

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Redistricting

A redistricting bill was passed by the Wisconsin State Senate on June 21, 2011[2] and signed into law by Governor Scott Walker on August 9.[3]

District 1

Republican Paul Ryan, who has represented Wisconsin's 1st congressional district since 1999, will not run for the U.S. Senate[4] or seek the Republican presidential nomination[5] in 2012 and is expected to seek re-election.[6] Rob Zerban, a member of the Kenosha County Board and former small business owner, will run for the Democratic nomination.[7]

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District 2

Democrat Tammy Baldwin, who has represented Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since 1999, will run for the U.S. Senate.[8] State representatives Mark Pocan and Kelda Roys,[9] Dane County Treasurer Dave Worzala,[10] and decorated combat veteran Matt Silverman[11] will seek the Democratic nomination to succeed Baldwin. State senator Jon Erpenbach, who had been considering a bid, will not run.[12]

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District 3

Democrat Ron Kind, who has represented Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district since 1997, will not run for the U.S. Senate[13] and will seek re-election. Ray Boland, a former state Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Kind.[14]

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District 7

Republican Sean Duffy, who has represented Wisconsin's 7th congressional district since January 2011, is expected to seek re-election. Former state senator Pat Kreitlow will run for the Democratic nomination to challenge Duffy.[15] State representative Janet Bewley will not seek the Democratic nomination.[16]

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District 8

Republican Reid Ribble, who has represented Wisconsin's 8th congressional district since January 2011, will run for re-election.[17] Jamie Wall, a business consultant and unsuccessful primary candidate for the 8th district in 2006, will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Ribble.[18]

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References

  1. ^ Marley, Patrick (November 17, 2011). "Walker signs bills on partisan primary, nursing home penalties". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-signs-bills-on-partisan-primary-and-nursing-home-penalties-l533ib2-134046363.html. Retrieved December 6, 2011. 
  2. ^ Bauer, Scott (June 21, 2011). "Wisconsin Senate passes redistricting bill". Herald Times Reporter. http://www.htrnews.com/article/20110720/MAN0101/107200524/Wisconsin-Senate-passes-redistricting-bill. Retrieved August 1, 2011. 
  3. ^ Bauer, Scott (August 9, 2011). "Walker signs redistricting bill, angering Democrats on day of recall elections". St. Paul Pioneer Press. http://www.twincities.com/ci_18648049. Retrieved August 12, 2011. 
  4. ^ Shear, Michael D. (May 17, 2011). "Paul Ryan Opts Out of Wisconsin Senate Run". The New York Times. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/paul-ryan-opts-out-of-wisconsin-senate-run/. Retrieved August 16, 2011. 
  5. ^ Drucker, David M. (August 22, 2011). "Paul Ryan Won't Run for President". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/news/paul_ryan_wont_run_for_president-208260-1.html. Retrieved August 23, 2011. 
  6. ^ Joseph, Cameron (July 19, 2011). "Wis. Reps. Ryan, Duffy see favorable numbers in state's redistricting". The Hill. http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/172131-wis-reps-duffy-ryan-see-favorable-numbers-in-states-redistricting. Retrieved August 1, 2011. 
  7. ^ Taylor, Jessica (June 16, 2011). "The Big Get". National Journal. http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/hotline-house-race-extra/have-the-democrats-found-their-man-to-defeat-paul-ryan-at-home--20110616. Retrieved July 19, 2011. 
  8. ^ Glauber, Bill (September 6, 2011). "Tammy Baldwin enters race for open Senate seat". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/129281483.html. Retrieved September 7, 2011. 
  9. ^ Spicuzza, Mary (September 7, 2011). "State Reps. Kelda Helen Roys, Mark Pocan to run for US Congress". Wisconsin State Journal. http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/on-politics/article_d9f5403c-d95c-11e0-acde-001cc4c002e0.html. Retrieved September 7, 2011. 
  10. ^ Van Egeren, Jessica (September 14, 2011). "Dane County treasurer enters race for Congress". The Capital Times. http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/capitol-report/article_790ea280-df16-11e0-bce2-001cc4c002e0.html. Retrieved September 14, 2011. 
  11. ^ Linscheid, Leah (November 29, 2011). "UW grad enters congressional race against Madison reps". The Badger Herald. http://badgerherald.com/news/2011/11/29/uw_grad_enters_congr.php. Retrieved November 30, 2011. 
  12. ^ Van Egeren, Jessica (September 27, 2011). "Erpenbach says he's not running for Baldwin's seat". The Capital Times. http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/capitol-report/article_f3675292-e930-11e0-bce2-001cc4c03286.html. Retrieved September 27, 2011. 
  13. ^ Joseph, Cameron (September 15, 2011). "Rep. Kind won't run for Senate in Wisconsin". The Hill. http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/181797-rep-kind-wont-run-for-senate-in-wisconsin. Retrieved September 28, 2011. 
  14. ^ Hubbuch, Chris (December 6, 2011). "Former Wis. Veterans secretary to challenge Kind". La Crosse Tribune. http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/former-wis-veterans-secretary-to-challenge-kind/article_b1127850-2034-11e1-b038-0019bb2963f4.html. Retrieved December 10, 2011. 
  15. ^ Kleefeld, Eric (April 25, 2011). "Sean Duffy Gets First Opponent Of 2012 Cycle". Talking Points Memo. http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/04/sean-duffy-gets-first-opponent-of-2012-cycle.php. Retrieved August 1, 2011. 
  16. ^ Simonson, Mike (October 5, 2011). "Bewley won’t challenge Duffy for congress". Superior Telegram. http://www.superiortelegram.com/event/article/id/58475/group/News/. Retrieved October 5, 2011. 
  17. ^ Vinson, Michael Louis (August 26, 2011). "PACs help U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble, R-De Pere, amass campaign war chest". The Post-Crescent. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110826/APC0101/108260447/PACs-help-U-S-Rep-Reid-Ribble-R-De-Pere-amass-campaign-war-chest. Retrieved October 5, 2011. 
  18. ^ Vinson, Michael Louis (October 5, 2011). "Green Bay businessman Jamie Wall first Democrat to challenge 8th District Rep. Reid Ribble". Green Bay Press-Gazette. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111005/GPG0101/110050601/Green-Bay-businessman-Jamie-Wall-first-Democrat-challenge-8th-District-Rep-Reid-Ribble. Retrieved October 5, 2011. 

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