2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election – Wikipedia
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First election of Scott Walker as Governor of Wisconsin
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The 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. The primary elections on September 14 determined which candidates advanced to the general election.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Jim Doyle did not seek re-election in 2010, making for the first open gubernatorial election in Wisconsin since 1982. Republican nominee Scott Walker, the Milwaukee County Executive, defeated Democratic nominee Tom Barrett, the Mayor of Milwaukee.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates for Governor[edit]
Declared[edit]
Failed to qualify[edit]
- Jared Gary Christiansen[3]
- Dominic Reinwand[4]
Candidates for Lieutenant Governor[edit]
Declared[edit]
Results[edit]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates for Governor[edit]
Declared[edit]
Failed to qualify[edit]
Candidates for Lieutenant Governor[edit]
Declared[edit]
Polling[edit]
Results[edit]
Walker—70–80%
Walker—60–70%
Walker—50–60%
Walker—40–50%
Neumann—40–50%
Neumann—50–60%
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- James Dean Langer (Independent)[3]
- James James (Common Sense)[10]
Failed to qualify[edit]
- Michael J. Blinkwitz[3]
- Terry Virgil[3]
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Seven candidates appeared on the primary election ballot: two Democrats, three Republicans and two other candidates. The Democratic and Republican nominees will face the independent candidates using the “Independent” and “Common Sense” labels in the November general election.[11]
Predictions[edit]
Polling[edit]
| Poll source | Dates administered | Tom Barrett (D) |
Scott Walker (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClatchy | October 20, 2010 | 40% | 52% |
| Wisconsin Herald | October 16, 2010 | 44% | 52% |
| CNN/Time Magazine | October 8–12, 2010 | 44% | 52% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 11, 2010 | 42% | 51% |
| Ipsos/Reuters | October 8–11, 2010 | 42% | 52% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 29, 2010 | 44% | 50% |
| CNN/Time | September 17–21, 2010 | 42% | 53% |
| Public Policy Polling | September 18–19, 2010 | 41% | 50% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 15, 2010 | 43% | 51% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 24, 2010 | 44% | 47% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 10, 2010 | 41% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 27, 2010 | 43% | 50% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 13, 2010 | 44% | 48% |
| Public Policy Polling | June 26–27, 2010 | 38% | 45% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 21, 2010 | 41% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | May 25, 2010 | 41% | 48% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 20, 2010 | 44% | 46% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 20–21, 2010 | 39% | 42% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 16, 2010 | 42% | 48% |
| WPRI | March 9, 2010 | 32% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 17, 2010 | 40% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | January 26, 2010 | 38% | 48% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 20–22, 2009 | 40% | 40% |
Results[edit]
Results by county[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Trevey, Mick (August 20, 2009). “Will Barrett Run for Governor? | Today’s TMJ4 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Weather, Sports, WTMJ | Local News”. Todaystmj4.com. Retrieved August 21, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ “Tim John for Governor 2010 | Wisconsin, a Beacon of Hope | Wisconsin’s Race for Governor 2010”. Timjohnforgovernor.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ a b c d “Ten have filed to run for Governor so far”. JS Online. September 8, 2009. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ “Pittsville man enters race for governor”.
- ^ a b “Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary Results”. Politico. September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ “Statement from Wisconsin Rapids man on bid for governor”.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Borowski, Greg J. (September 7, 2008). “Republicans keep an eye out for 2010 candidates”. JSOnline.com. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
- ^ “Ingram for Governor website”. Ingram4u.com. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ “Dills, Todd & Max Kvidera. “Election 2008: The Choice” Truckers News September 2008″. Etrucker.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ “”Candidates on the Fall 2010 Election Ballot: This report is the final list of all the candidates approved by the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board for the September 14, 2010, Primary Election. The list reflects Board action on July 21 and 22 with respect to challenges to ballot access.” State of Wisconsin Governmental Accountability Board”. Gab.wi.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ “Candidates on the Fall 2010 Election Ballot: This report is the final list of all the candidates approved by the Government Accountability Board for the September 14, 2010, Primary Election”. Gab.wi.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ “2010 Governors Race Ratings”. Cook Political Report. Archived from the original on October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ “Governor Ratings”. Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ “2010 Governor Races”. RealClearPolitics. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ “THE CRYSTAL BALL’S FINAL CALLS”. Sabato’s Crystal Ball. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ “Race Ratings Chart: Governor”. CQ Politics. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ “Archived copy” (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
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External links[edit]
- Debates
- Official campaign websites (Archived)
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