Ben Brist defeats Bob Donovan in Wisconsin Assembly

Democratic political newcomer Ben Brist defeated Republican incumbent Bob Donovan in a closely watched Wisconsin Assembly race. Unofficial results show Brist securing about fifty six percent of the vote. The victory shifts control of the heavily contested sixty first district.

Republican state Rep. Bob Donovan, left, and Democratic challenger Ben Brist.

U.S. Army veteran Ben Brist defeated Republican incumbent Bob Donovan to secure the Wisconsin Assembly seat in the 61st District, capturing 56% of the vote.