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Senate recall challengers file signatures

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MADISON (WKOW) -- Democrats looking to challenge Republican state senators in this spring's recall elections have filed nomination signatures.

Challengers had until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to file at least 400 signatures with the state Government Accountability Board to get their name on the ballot.

As of mid-afternoon, Lori Compas had filed signatures to challenge Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau), and John Lehman had filed against Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine).

State Reps. Donna Seidel, (D-Wausau) and Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), filed to run for former Republican Sen. Pam Galloway's seat. Democrats forced Galloway into a recall but she resigned last month, leaving her seat open.

The recall elections have been scheduled for May 8 and June 5.

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