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The State Senate Democratic Campaign Committee declared early Wednesday that former Sen. John Lehman (D-Racine) ousted incumbent Sen. Van Wanggard (R-Racine) in Senate recall election in Racine County.

A Lehman win would put control of the Senate in the hands of Democrats.

In a statement, Senate Democratic Leader Mark Miller said:

"Tonight, Wisconsinites across the 21st Senate District elected a new State Senator. By electing a Democratic Senate, the people of Wisconsin have opened the door to responsible dialogue and if needed provide a bulwark against continued political extremism, and restored checks and balances to the Wisconsin Legislature. I look forward to working again with Senator-elect Lehman in the State Senate in the coming months."

Wanggaard's campaign manager Justin Phillips issued his own statement:

"We owe it to all of Senator Wanggaard's supporters and the voters of Wisconsin to thoroughly examine the election and its results and act accordingly once we have all of the information."