Red, white and blue

Five recall races besides governor on Wisconsin ballots Tuesday

CREATED Jun. 5, 2012

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  • Melissa McCrady reports. Video by tmj4.com

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MILWAUKEE - Besides the governor's race, there were five other recall elections slated for Tuesday.

Republican Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch was to face a challenge by Democrat Mahlon Mitchell, the president of the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin.

The balance of the Wisconsin State Senate was also at stake.

In Racine, a heated rematch was set between Republican incumbent Senator Van Wanggaard and former Senator-turned-incumbent John Lehman.

Also in Southeastern Wisconsin, Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald faces a challenge from Democrat Lori Compas.

If Democrats win one of the four Senate races, they will take over the majority.