Democrats outdraw Republicans in Wisconsin as Tuesday's primary turnout approaches 1 million
More people voted than ever in Wisconsin’s partisan primary Tuesday.
And in what may be another sign of energy on the left, a contested Democratic primary for governor drew about 20 percent more voters than a contested Republican primary for U.S. Senate, even though the GOP race was more competitive and generated far more television advertising.
The most striking example of Democratic turnout came in the ultramobilized “blue” bastion of Dane County, which produced 40 percent more votes than ever before in a Democratic primary for governor or Senate.
Statewide, more than 537,000 Democratic votes were cast in the eight-way gubernatorial primary won by state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, according to returns reported by The Associated Press.
More than 456,000 Republican votes were cast in the suspenseless GOP contest for governor, which incumbent Scott Walker won with 92% of the party vote.
Statewide, more than 537,000 Democratic votes were cast in the eight-way gubernatorial primary won by state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, according to returns reported by The Associated Press.
More than 456,000 Republican votes were cast in the suspenseless GOP contest for governor, which incumbent Scott Walker won with 92% of the party vote.
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