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2009 Wisconsin
Primary Election Results

Wisconsin 2009 Primary Election Results

Eleven Progressive Majority candidates fought in competitive primary elections this spring, from Eau Claire to Milwaukee to Kenosha. We are proud to report that seven of our candidates advanced to the general election on April 7th.

These two wins will further the progressive movement in Wisconsin and all across the country. Visit our endorsed candidates page to learn more about their candidacies and progressive values.

Click below to jump to results of Progressive Majority candidates running for:

County Offices

Mark Harris
Winnebago County Executive
Advanced in a three-way primary.


City Offices

Dorthy Lenard
La Crosse Mayor
Advanced with 58% of the vote.


Kim Simenson
Burlington City Council
Advanced with 65% of the vote.


Eric Resenquist
Eau Claire City Council, District 5
Advanced with 30% of the vote in a multicandidate primary.


Jessica King
Oshkosh City Council, At Large
Advanced in a multi-candidate primary.


Travis Swanson
Oshkosh City Council, At Large
Eliminated in a multi-candidate primary.


Mercedez Dzindezeleta
Racine City Council, District 1
Eliminated in a multi-candidate primary.


School Board

Gloria Gatson
Milwaukee Public School Board
Eliminated in a multi-candidate primary.


Felicia Owen
Milwaukee Public School Board
Eliminated in a multi-candidate primary.