Sheriff Squeaker: Richie survives primary challenge by 59 votes

BARRON September 12, 2006—In a close primary election, Sheriff Thomas Richie survived a vigorous challenge by John Postle, Sr. Richie received 59 more votes than his opponent, and will go on to face Republican Richard Carr in the general election, according to WQOW news.

On Thursday, the Barron County Canvassing Board determined that the gap in tallies had narrowed to 59 votes.

Barron County Sheriff (9/12 count)

Richie (I) 3,064 (50.6%)
Postle 3,043 (49.3%)

Other Democratic races of interest are as follows:

U.S. Senate
Kohl (I) 85.5%
Masel 14.4%

Secretary of State
LaFollette (I) 71.1%
Ross 28.8%

Attorney General
Lautenschlager (I) 47.4%
Falk 52.5%

State Senate Dist. 25
Jauch (I) 77.1%
Kauther 22.8%

U.S. House District 8
Kagen 48%
Wall 29%
Nussbaum 24%

87th Assembly
Floberg 53.9%
Reas 46%

Congressman Dave Obey faces Nick Reid in the general; Senator Kohl faces Lorge. Kathleen Falk faces J.B. Van Hollen for Attorney General. In the 25th Senate, Robert Jauch runs agains Shirley Riedman in November, and Pat Kreitlow faces incumbent Dave Zien, who won his primary race against Karen Anderson 76 to 29%. In the 87th Assembly, Dewey Floberg will run against Republican incumbent Mary Williams.

WI-3 Congressman Ron Kind beat his primary opponent, anti-war Democrat Chip DeNure, 83%–17%.

The Cumberland School District referendum went down 55.7% voted "no" to 44.2% "yes."