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John Lehman is a Democrat representing Wisconsin's 21st state Senate District, a position he won in a 2012 recall election against incumbent Van Wanggaard. Lehman had previously held the seat, which includes the Racine area. He won the Democratic primary for attorney general Aug. 12, 2014.
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