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ABOUT
WISCONSIN

2010 Census Reapportionment: Wisconsin will remain at 10 electoral votes for the 2012, 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.



Wisconsin gained statehood in May 1848. Primarily Republican through 1928, the state (like most) turned Democratic during the Great Depression and World War II. From the mid-1940s through 1984, the state vote Republican more often than not. Democrats have won the six elections since 1988, although the 2000 and 2004 races were extremely close. The 2008 election was not as close, as Barack Obama won by 56% to 42% over John McCain.