First openly gay Senator [PHOTO], Wisconsin Democratic Representative Tammy Baldwin has become the first openly gay US Senator, defeating former Governor Tommy Thompson in the most expensive Senate race in state history.
"I am honored and humbled and grateful, and I am ready to get to work-ready to stand with Barack Obama, and ready to fight for Wisconsin's middle class," Baldwin said to raucous cheers at her victory party.
Tammy Baldwin also became the state's first female U.S. senator in voting results Tuesday.
Baldwin claimed victory after posting a 50.7-46.6 percent lead over former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson with 84 percent of the vote counted. Go here to read more and to see the photos.
