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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

10:12 PM: Dickert, Turner advance in Racine mayoral primary

Realtor and former Assembly candidate John Dickert is leading in the 11-way Racine mayoral primary, with 23 percent of the vote. Dem state Rep. Bob Turner is in second place with 17 percent of the vote.

Ninety-four percent of the vote is in.

The next closest candidates are former Dem state Sen. Kim Plache and Ald. James Spangenberg, who are at 13 and 12 percent, respectively.

UPDATE: With 100 percent reporting, Dickert captured 23 percent of the vote to Turner's 17 percent.

The next closest were Plache and Spangenberg, each with 13 percent. Ald. Greg Helding capture 12 percent.

The special election is May 5. The winner will replace former Mayor Gary Becker, who resigned after he was caught in an Internet sex sting.

-- By David Wise




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