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Democratic State Senator Survives Wisconsin Recall Vote

HeadlineJul 20, 2011

Voters in Wisconsin have backed a Democratic candidate who faced a recall over his opposition to the state’s law stripping public workers of collective bargaining rights. State Senator Dave Hansen beat out a Republican challenger to retain his seat. Hansen and two other Democrats have been targeted for opposing the law, while six Republicans face recall votes for supporting it.

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