Republican Eric Wimberger wins 2nd Senate District

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) – Incumbent Republican Eric Wimberger has been called the winner of the race for the 2nd Senate District in Wisconsin.

The Associated Press made the call Tuesday evening.

The Republican Party was favored in this district going into the election, according to CNalysis. The district was considered solid Republican with a projected margin of 26 points.

Wimberger, who was first elected to the Senate in 2020, is a member of six committees, including the Joint Committee on Finance. He is an attorney and small business owner in Green Bay. Wimberger moved to run in District 2 from where he lives in District 30 and will replace retiring state Sen. Robert Cowles, who spent 42 years in the Senate.

Wimberger defeated Democratic challenger Kelly Peterson, a former broadcast journalist Kelly Peterson, a candidate who was considering a run for Congress before opting for the State Senate.

The 2nd Senate District covers Menomonee County, as well as parts of Oconto, Shawano, Outagamie, and Brown counties. The 4th, 5th, and 6th Assembly Districts are in the 2nd Senate District.

For more analysis on the 2024 Election, you can visit our Election Coverage website here. A preview of all state races is available on our 2024 Wisconsin Legislature Voter Guide.