Incumbent Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen reclaimed his position for another four years, Tuesday night, beating out Democratic candidate Scott Hassett, former Secretary of Department of Natural Resources.
Van Hollen lead Hassett with 58 percent of the vote to 42 percent, according to the Associated Press.
During the campaign, Hassett repeatedly criticized Van Hollen's partisanship in office, particularly when he refused to represent the state in cases over stem-cell research and domestic partnerships.
However, after the results came in, Hassett congratulated his opponent and thanked those who helped with the campaign.
""I've called the Attorney General to congratulate him on his successful campaign,"" Hassett said in a statement. ""While we're obviously disappointed in the result, we are proud of the campaign we ran and the important issues that we raised over the last year.""
Van Hollen thanked supporters and pledged to cooperate with the newly elected governor.
""I pledge to our new governor and newly elected Legislature my assistance as our state's attorney and as law enforcement's voice for the priorities of public safety,"" Van Hollen said in a statement. ""I look forward to the work of a new term.""
