Here's How Milwaukee County Voted In The Midterms

MILWAUKEE, WI — After months of campaigns and hours of commercials for consequential political races across the Badger State, the dust is settling from the midterms and Wisconsinites are becoming acquainted with their new local, state and federal leaders.

Milwaukee County had around 68.8 percent voter turnout this time around, according to unofficial results. Out of 510,015 registered voters, 350,905 cast a ballot. The 2020 presidential election saw an 83.67 percent turnout in Milwaukee County.

A majority of the ballots cast in Milwaukee County went toward the Democrats. Gov. Tony Evers saw 246,332 ballots from Milwaukee County while Republican challenger Tim Michels saw 97,472. The results remain unofficial until they are certified.

By Wednesday, Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson claimed victory. In Milwaukee, though, he earned less than half of the votes that went to challenger Lt. Gov. Barnes.

Milwaukee also got the chance to answer two referendums about weapons and marijuana.

Although Wisconsin lacks medicinal or recreational marijuana, over 74 percent of voters said the state should legalize and regulate it.

Fewer voters were in favor of the referendum asking if the Wisconsin Legislature should ban "assault-style" weapons. Around 69 percent of voters said "yes" while 30 percent said "no."