https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0 Wisconsin Race en-us 2018-10-17 19:32:26 UTC 2025-09-30 12:23:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/294080010 Democrat Tammy Baldwin is the incumbent senator for Wisconsin.  She became senator after defeating former governor Tommy Thompson in the 2012 election by a wide margin.
Baldwin describes herself as a progressive.  As of 2012, her voting record made her one of the most liberal members of the house.  She made history by being the first openly gay person to be elected to US senate.
www.tammybaldwin.com/about/
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As far as ideology, Vukmir is a solid conservative.  Her goal as stated on her website is "to bring about real conservative change for Wisconsin and for America."
www.leahvukmir.com/meet-leah/
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86.2% of the population is Caucasian, 6.3% is African American, 2.6% are Asian, and the remainder are other or mixed.
71% of the population is affiliated with a christian-based faith, 4% are affiliated with non-christian faiths, and the remainder are not affiliated with any particular faith.
The median income is $52,893
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]]> 2018-10-17 20:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/294087803 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300302625 2018-11-05 03:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300302625 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300302855 2018-11-05 03:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300302855 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300310839 Wisconsin suffered a lower voter turnout in the 2016 election.  Part of the reason why may be the 2011 Act 23 developed by Scott Walker.  This requires voters to present approved photo ID to cast a ballot.
Wisconsin allows voters to request a ballot by mail, and also offers early voting.
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Survey sample size is 641 likely voters and the margin of error is plus or minus 4.5.]]> 2018-11-05 05:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300315086 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316229 2018-11-05 05:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316229 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316286 2018-11-05 05:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316286 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316342 2018-11-05 05:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316342 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316496 The rest of the poll can be accessed at https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/blogs/wisconsin-voter/2018/08/23/purple-wisconsin-latest-poll-shows-state-split-over-re-election-races/1071416002/]]> 2018-11-05 05:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300316496 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317041 There are multiple interest groups spending money on this election.  Some include the NRA, We Are Wisconsin, and Americans for Prosperity.
www.wisdc.org]]> 2018-11-05 05:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317041 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317540 As expected, Leah Vukmir supports Trump and Tammy Baldwin does not.
In the 2016 election, Trump was narrowly favored by Wisconsin with his vote at 47.9% and Clinton's at 46.9%.
www.politico.com]]> 2018-11-05 05:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317540 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317919 Tammy Baldwin is endorsed by National Organization for Women, Emily's list, United  Auto Workers.
Leah Vukmir is endorsed by National Rifle Association, Winning for Women, Freedom Works
www.votesmart.org]]> 2018-11-05 05:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300317919 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300318926 From information on their websites, the candidates seem to be focused on different issues in the state.  Baldwin puts a special emphasis on healthcare, as well as making sure veterans are supported.  Vukmir is concerned about education standards in the state.
Most of these issues are local.]]> 2018-11-05 05:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300318926 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300319969 I believe that for the 2018 Wisconsin senate race, Tammy Baldwin will defeat Leah Vukmir. From my research, Baldwin is favored in most public polls and election predictions. For example, as of Friday November 2nd in an Emerson poll, Baldwin has 53% support and Vukmir trails with 44%.
Additionally, Wisconsin has a relatively high opioid abuse rate, which Baldwin has been so vocal to address and reform.  This and Baldwin's push for affordable healthcare gives her an advantage in my opinion.
From the other perspective, although Wisconsin is very centrist, it has a record of voting Republican slightly more.  This is a plus for Vukmir, along with the fact that a greater percentage in the Marquette poll described themselves as Republican.
However, in the end, I feel that Baldwin has the majority support, and will therefore win. ]]> 2018-11-05 05:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300319969 211399 https://padlet.com/211399/f9doyznb7tf0/wish/300324641 www.tammybaldwin.com
www.leahvukmir.com/meet-leah/
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www.democracy.works
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www.wisdc.org
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