In Wisconsin, Republicans have retained control of the State Senate following a series of recall elections. Democrats needed to win three of the six Republican seats up for grabs, but four incumbents prevailed. Democrats did manage to recall Republican State Sen. Dan Kapanke by voting in former Democratic State Rep. Jennifer Shilling. Democrat Jessica King also defeated Republican Sen. Randy Hopper. Two Democratic incumbents face recall votes next week, but even if the Democrats win those elections, they will still be the minority in the State Senate. Tuesday’s elections were seen as a referendum on Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s effort strip collective bargaining rights from state employees.