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Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheated

The conservative-backed loser of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election promptly conceded the race as it was called, angering his own supporters, who yelled for him to stay in the fight. The concession wouldn't normally be considered remarkable. But it is now,...

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — As the first news outlets began calling the Wisconsin Supreme Court election for the liberal candidate Susan Crawford , her opponent called her — to concede. Minutes later Tuesday night, the conservative-backed Brad Schimel took the stage at his watch party to acknowledge the loss.

Angry yells broke out. One woman began to chant about his opponent: “Cheater.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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