Republican Sen. Ron Johnson beats Russ Feingold in Wisconsin — almost sealing a GOP Senate

Senator Russ Feingold and Republican candidate Ron Johnson.
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Republicans are now almost certain to hold the Senate, with Sen. Ron Johnson winning re-election in Wisconsin in a rematch with his previous Democratic rival, former Sen. Russ Feingold.

With 57 percent of precincts reporting, Johnson has 52 percent of the vote over Feingold's 45 percent. Johnson has been projected the winner by NBC News and Fox News.

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