TMJ4 live updates on Wisconsin's 2023 Spring General Election

TMJ4 News is updating our live blog below with any important developments regarding the elections on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Bookmark the page as well as our live election results page for the latest information on Wisconsin's 2023 spring general election.

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Wednesday, April 5 updates:

6 a.m. update:

Larresa Taylor will represent District 9 in the Milwaukee Common Council, TMJ4 News projects.

Taylor received 52 percent of the vote, compared to Odell Ball's 48 percent, according to TMJ4 News election results.

5:45 a.m. update:

Andrea Pratt will be representing District 1 in the Milwaukee Common Council, TMJ4 News projects.

It was a very close race. Pratt won with 50 percent of the vote, compared to David Bowen's 50 percent, according to TMJ4 News election results.

Pratt had 2,577 votes while Bowen had 2,560.

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5:35 a.m. update:

Molly Gena will be the next Milwaukee Municipal Judge for its Branch 2 court, TMJ4 News projects.

Gena received 51 percent of the vote, compared to Lena Taylor's 49 percent, according to TMJ4 News election results.

5:30 a.m. update:

Lamont Westmoreland will be representing District 5 in the Milwaukee Common Council, TMJ4 News projects.

Westmoreland won with 67 percent of the vote, compared to Annette Jackson's 33 percent, according to TMJ4 News election results.

5:15 a.m. update:

Even though the race has not been officially called, Dan Knodl has declared victory in the race for the 8th Senate District. According to TMJ4's election results, 100% of precincts are reporting but the race is too close to officially call.

Knodl currently has 51% of the vote, with 38,504 votes. His opponent, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin, has 49% of the vote with 37,208 votes.

Tuesday, April 4 updates:

11: 28 p.m. update: Race for key Wisconsin state Senate seat too early to call
By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The outcome of the race for an open Wisconsin state Senate seat that’s been under Republican control for decades is too early to call, with only a few hundred votes separating the candidates in a contest that could put the GOP a step closer to being able to override Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes or even impeach him. Republican Rep. Dan Knodl held a narrow lead over Democratic attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin. The Associated Press will continue to track the vote count and consider declaring a winner as election officials confirm they have completed their tabulation of all outstanding ballots. The outcome could determine whether the GOP inches closer to a supermajority that could override Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes.

10:49 p.m. update: Jodi Habush Sinykin addresses her supporters, stating it is too close to call and folks should head home for the night. She is running against Dan Knodl (R) for a District 8 State Senate seat.

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10:26 p.m. update: It was a busy night for election workers in Milwaukee. Ryan Jenkins gives us a live look from Central Count.

10:20 p.m. update: Mandela Barnes and Eric Toney discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race as TMJ4 News' political panel on election night.

10:08 p.m. update: The latest Spring Election team coverage as results roll in. Watch:

9:55 p.m. update: Janet Protasiewicz gives speech after winning Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. WATCH:

9:37 p.m. update: Racine Mayor Cory Mason won reelection. Read more.

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9:33 p.m. update: Dan Kelly spoke to his supporters after losing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. WATCH:

9:24 p.m. update:

9:04 p.m. update: The following referendums have passed: Define conditions of release, cash bail before conviction, and welfare benefit requirement.

• MORE COVERAGE: Wisconsin votes for referendum on cash bail and violent crimes

8:56 p.m. update: Janet Protasiewicz will be the next justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, TMJ4 News projects. The liberal-leaning judge defeated conservative-leaning Daniel Kelly in the high-stakes election. Read more.

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8:54 p.m. update:

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is at Janet Protasiewicz's watch party

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8:15 p.m. update:

Scott Bauer, Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Polls have closed in Wisconsin as voters are deciding the outcome of the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, in a heated contest that will likely determine the fate of abortion access. The future of Republican-drawn legislative maps, voting rights and years of other Republican policies also hang in the balance in Tuesday's election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has been under conservative control for 15 years. It came within one vote of overturning President Joe Biden’s narrow win in 2020. Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protasiewicz faces Republican-backed Dan Kelly in the officially nonpartisan race that has broken down along partisan lines.

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8:11 p.m. update:

8 p.m. update: Polls have closed in Wisconsin.

7:48 p.m. update: Kaylee Staral gives us a sneak peek of election night at Milwaukee's Central Count location.

7:06 p.m. update: More money was spent on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race than ever before. James Groh breaks it down for us:

6:44 p.m. update: Watch party update

6:16 p.m. update: Latest from the watch parties.

6:09 p.m. update: Charles Benson, Bruce Harrison, and Mary Jo Ola provide us with a live update on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Dan Kelly is hosting an election night party in Green Lake and cast his ballot earlier in the day in the Town of Ottawa. Janet Protasieqicz is holding her election night party in Milwaukee and cast her ballot earlier in the day in Franklin.

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5:15 p.m. update: TMJ4's Julia Fello joins us live with voters in West Allis. WATCH:

4:45 p.m. update: Shaquille Brewster joins TMJ4 News to break down the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. WATCH:

4:31 p.m. update:

Election officials are hard at work processing absentee ballots at Milwaukee's Central Count location.

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4 p.m. update:

10:45 a.m. update:

Candidate Daniel Kelly cast his ballot in Ottawa this morning.

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10 a.m. update:

Candidate Janet Protasiewicz cast her ballot in Franklin this morning.

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7 a.m. update:

Polls are now open in Wisconsin.

5:30 a.m. update:

Elaine Rojas-Castillo was outside the Ziedler Municipal Building during TMJ4 News Today to tell you everything you need to know before heading to the polls.

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Monday, April 3 updates:

10 p.m. update: A big project in Bayside could determine who will be the village president. Both incumbent Eido Walny and challenger Liz Levins are vying for the board's top spot in Tuesday's election.

WATCH: TMJ4's Mariam Mackar shows us the proposal that has the candidates split.

6 p.m. update: The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is on the minds of more than just those in Wisconsin. We have a special preview of what is at stake in this race.

WATCH: Scripps News Congressional Correspondent Stephanie Liebergen joins us from Capitol Square in Madison.

4:30 p.m. update: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make final campaign stops.

WATCH: TMJ4's Ubah Ali explains both Republican and Democratic strategists believe this will be a record-setting race

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