Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson locked in tight race against Barnes

By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is locked in a tight race in battleground Wisconsin, holding a narrow lead over Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes in a pivotal race for determining majority control of the Senate. Johnson declared victory Wednesday but Barnes hasn’t conceded. The Associated Press has yet to call the race. Johnson held a narrow 1-point lead over Barnes, just outside the margin for a recount to be sought. Barnes’ campaign had no immediate reaction to Johnson declaring victory. Johnson says the votes are in and “this race is over.”