From the Argus Leader:

Twenty-two sitting lawmakers battled in Tuesday’s primary election, the preliminary heat for a ballot spot in November and perhaps a seat in the state Legislature.

Most were leading in early returns, whether incumbents running for another term or term-limited legislators trying to switch chambers, of more than 30 primary contests scattered across the state.

A notable exception was Rep. Tom Hackl, R-Hoven. The three-term House member trailed newcomer Corey Brown of Gettysburg by a 60-40 margin for the Senate Republican nomination in final unofficial counting.

Reached by phone about 10 p.m., Hackl said he was about to place a congratulatory call to Brown.

“It’s an example of democracy at its best. That’s about all you can say,” Hackl said. “I had a good three terms.”

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