Early returns strong for Wisconsin Republicans

Published August 9, 2011 4:00am ET



Early returns, which will be changing as the night goes on, show the incumbent Republicans leading in five of the six Senate recall elections in Wisconsin. Republicans need to win four to retain their Senate majority, which currently stands at 19-14. Democrats only need three wins tonight to take control of the upper chamber.

In Senate District 2, incumbent Republicans Robert Cowles leads Nancy Cowles with 60% of the vote, and 31% of precincts reporting.

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