Democrat Rick Larsen and Republican John Koster locked in tight battle for seat vacated by GOP's Jack Metcalf. Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan. Democrat Robert C. Byrd assured of winning eighth term. Rep. Bob Wise defeats Republican Gov. Cecil Underwood, at 78 the nation's oldest governor. Lawyer Jim Humphreys battled Republican Shelley Moore Capito, a housewife, in highly negative and expensive 2nd District race for Wise's seat.
Voters approve constitutional amendment to create new family court system.
Down to the wire in state visited 19 times by Bush or Gore. Uphill fight for Rawhide Boys Ranch founder John Gillespie against two-term Democratic incumbent Herb Kohl. Closest race pit Republican John Sharpless against incumbent Tammy Baldwin, first openly gay woman in Congress. Extend right to vote to children of U.S. citizens who lived in Wisconsin before moving overseas, as long as the children are 18 and can't vote elsewhere. Republican Craig Thomas beats Lyndon LaRouche follower Mel Logan.