Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2010
Encyclopedia
The 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010, to elect the Governor
and Lieutenant Governor
of the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The 2010 Wisconsin partisan primary on September 14 determined which candidates advanced to the general election.
Incumbent Democratic
Governor
Jim Doyle
did not seek re-election in 2010.
Barrett wins! Suck it, Colin!
Results=
Debates
Official campaign websites
Governor of Wisconsin
The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey on June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state...
and Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
The Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin is the first person in the order of succession of Wisconsin's executive branch, thus serving as governor in the event of the death, resignation, removal, impeachment, absence from the state, or incapacity due to illness of the Governor of Wisconsin...
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The 2010 Wisconsin partisan primary on September 14 determined which candidates advanced to the general election.
Incumbent Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Governor
Governor of Wisconsin
The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey on June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state...
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
James Edward "Jim" Doyle is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Party candidate Ed...
did not seek re-election in 2010.
Barrett wins! Suck it, Colin!
Announced and on ballot
- Tom BarrettTom Barrett (politician)Thomas Mark "Tom" Barrett is the Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving since 2004. He ran for Governor of Wisconsin in November 2010, losing by a margin of 52 percent to 47 percent to Republican Scott Walker. Previously, Barrett served in the United States House of Representatives...
, current mayor of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the... - Tim John of OconomowocOconomowoc, WisconsinOconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall." The population was 12,382 at the 2000 census. The city is partially adjacent to the Town of Oconomowoc and near the Village of Oconomowoc...
Announced, but did not get on ballot
- Jared Gary Christiansen of EllsworthEllsworth, WisconsinEllsworth is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,284 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Ellsworth...
- Dominic Reinwand of PittsvillePittsville, WisconsinPittsville is a city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 866 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pittsville is located at...
Results
Announced and on ballot
- Scott WalkerScott Walker (politician)Scott Kevin Walker is an American Republican politician who began serving as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin on January 3, 2011, after defeating Democratic candidate Tom Barrett, 52 percent to 47 percent in the November 2010 general election...
, Milwaukee County Executive - Mark NeumannMark NeumannMark W. Neumann is a businessman and politician. He represented from 1995 to 1999. In 2010, Neumann lost a bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Wisconsin. Neumann is currently a candidate for U.S...
, former U.S. Congressman - Scott Paterick of Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin Rapids, WisconsinWisconsin Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 18,435 at the 2000 census.According to the 2010 census, the Wisconsin Rapids micropolitan area was home to 54,362 people...
Announced but did not get on ballot
- William "Bill" Ingram, truckerTruck driverA truck driver , is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck, usually a semi truck, box truck, or dump truck.Truck drivers provide an essential service to...
from DurandDurand, WisconsinDurand is a city in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,968 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Durand and is also the county seat....
who ran a little-noticed write-in campaign in 2008 as an independent candidate for presidentPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.... - John Schless of Rice LakeRice Lake, WisconsinRice Lake is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,320. The city is located mostly within the Town of Rice Lake.-Geography:Rice Lake is located at ....
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Mark Neumann | Scott Walker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | June 26–27, 2010 | 19% | 58% |
| WPRI | March 9, 2010 | 27% | 46% |
| WPRI | October 1, 2009 | 14% | 39% |
Results
Announced and on ballot
- James Dean Langer of GermantownGermantown, WisconsinGermantown is a village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 18,260 at the 2000 census. The village surrounds the Town of Germantown...
on ballot as "Independent" - James James of Spring GreenSpring Green, WisconsinSpring Green is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,444 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Spring Green.-Geography:Spring Green is located at ....
(on ballot as "Common Sense")
Announced, but did not get on ballot
- Michael J. Blinkwitz of NeenahNeenah, WisconsinNeenah is a city on Lake Winnebago in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 24,507 at the 2000 census. The city is bordered by, but is politically independent of, the Town of Neenah. Neenah is the southwestern-most of the Fox Cities of Northeast Wisconsin...
- Terry Virgil of Fort AtkinsonFort Atkinson, WisconsinFort Atkinson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the Rock River, a few miles upstream from Lake Koshkonong. In 1996, Money Magazine named Fort Atkinson "One of America's Hottest Little Boomtowns." The population was 11,621 at the 2000 census.- History :Fort...
- Raymond L. Ertl of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
General election candidates
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.General election polling
| 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% |
External links
- Elections & Voting at the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
- Wisconsin Governor Candidates at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Wisconsin Governor from Follow the Money
- Wisconsin Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Wisconsin Gubernatorial General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Wisconsin Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Wisconsin Governor - Walker vs. Barrett from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Wisconsin Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
- Election 2010 at the Milwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee Journal SentinelThe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a daily morning broadsheet printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It is the primary newspaper in Milwaukee, the largest newspaper in Wisconsin and is distributed widely throughout the state...
Debates
- Wisconsin Governor Republican Primary Debate, C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
, August 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Gubernatorial Debate, C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
, September 24, 2010
Official campaign websites