Ernie Wittwer declares victory in 17th State Senate District Democratic primary, recount possible

Ernie Wittwer, a former Wisconsin transportation official and a vocal critic of the current state Democratic Party leadership in Wisconsin, has declared victoryafter recanvassing of votes in the 17th State Senate District Democratic primary showed that Wittwer leads former Jim Doyle aide Pat Bomhack, who had the backing of most of the state Democratic establishment, by 7 votes. However, Bomhack…