GOP Wins Complete Control Of Wis. Gov't For 2 More Years

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Republicans have retained control of the Wisconsin state Senate, setting the stage for the GOP to maintain complete control of state government.

The GOP entered Tuesday's election with an 18-14 advantage with one open seat. Democrats needed to win six of the eight seats in play to get to a 17-member majority. Republicans needed to win only four. GOP incumbents Robert Cowles of Green Bay, Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls, Tom Tiffany of Little Rice all won.

Republican newcomer Daniel Feyen won an open seat representing the Fond du Lac area to give the GOP 17 seats.

Republicans were widely expected to maintain their majority in the Assembly as well. Republicans have controlled both legislative houses and the governor's office since 2011.

With Gov. Scott Walker not up for re-election until 2018, Republicans will have complete control of state government for another two years.

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