Final two Wisconsin recall elections today

[Riot]

Final result tonight: both Dems win, hold their seats.

At the start of this, the Republicans held a 19 seat majority over the Dems 14 seats.

After the introduction of Walker's union-busting bill, unhappiness among the electorate lead to nine districts obtained enough signatures for recalls:

The Republicans obtained 3 of 6 eligible Democratic recalls
All three Democratic members retained their seats. None were recalled.

The Democrats obtained 6 of 6 eligible Republican recalls
Republicans lost 2 seats to Democrats, and held 4 seats.
Two Republicans were successfully recalled.

Final result at the end: Republicans lost 2 seats, now have a 17 seat bare majority. Democrats gained 2 seats, now have a 16 seat minority.

The public has spoken: they turned the legislature more Democratic, just months after seating new members. There is one Republican that voted against Walker's union-busting bill, and has no objection to working across the aisle with Democrats when he sees fit.

This swing vote is pretty much now the most important vote in the legislature, as this person does not predictably vote Republican.