Republican candidates secured decisive victories across major state and local races in Waupaca County during Tuesday’s election, while a high-stakes school district referendum passed by a narrow margin.

According to unofficial election night tallies from six area municipalities and townships, Republican candidates won at least 61% of the vote in every major contested candidate race on the ballot.

In the gubernatorial race, Republican Tiffany outperformed Democrat Crowley, capturing 1,630 votes to Crowley’s 945, representing a 63% to 37% margin out of 2,575 total votes cast. Tiffany found strong support across all reporting areas, notably leading in Scandinavia Township with 366 votes to Crowley’s 264.

A similar 63% to 37% margin carried through several other prominent state races. In the race for attorney general, Republican Toney defeated Democrat Kaul, 1,605 to 949. In the U.S. House race, Republican Wied bested Democrat Crosson, finishing with 1,619 votes to Crosson’s 936.

State legislative races also broke heavily for Republicans. Republican Tomczyk won the State Senate seat over Democrat Battino with 1,603 votes (63%) to Battino’s 946 (37%). In the State Assembly race, Republican Jacobson secured an even larger margin, defeating Democrat Look 1,605 to 863 and capturing 65% of the vote.

In the local race for county sheriff, Republican incumbent or challenger Wilz turned back Democrat Malueg. Wilz drew 1,543 votes (61%) compared to Malueg’s 974 votes (39%).

Voters also weighed in on four ballot measures, including three statewide referendums and one local school district funding question:

— Referendum 1, concerning a partial veto, passed comfortably with 1,559 “yes” votes (62%) to 951 “no” votes (38%).

— Referendum 2, regarding places of worship, was approved with 1,496 “yes” votes (59%) over 1,026 “no” votes (41%).

— Referendum 3, addressing entity discrimination, saw the strongest support among the statewide questions, passing with 1,644 “yes” votes (66%) to 853 “no” votes (34%).

The closest contest on the ballot was the I-S School District revenue limit referendum. The measure passed by just 106 votes, finishing with 1,275 “yes” votes (52%) to 1,169 “no” votes (48%).

The school referendum divided voters heavily along geographic lines. While the measure failed in Harrison (74-78), Helvetia (126-200), Iola Township (266-281), and Wyoming Township (7-15), it was carried to victory by strong “yes” majorities in Iola Village (352-219) and Scandinavia Township (292-261).