influence, which is only going to make the other side have to work a heck of a lot harder and pay closer attention to detail. there are some disappointed people here tonight. no doubt. >> right now, ed, we've got 82% of precincts reporting. the margin remains the same right now. incumbent republican senator alberta darling still with a 53% to 47% lead. at 82% of precincts reporting over her democratic challenger, sandy pasch. i also want to let you know, ed, that the democratic party of wisconsin chairman, mike tate, has just issued a statement. he says "following evidence of election tampering in the 8th state senate district race," i'll read you the statement. "the race to determine control of wisconsin's senate has fallen into the hands of the waukesha county clerk, who has already distinguished herself as incompetent if not worse. she is once more tampering with the results of a consequential election, and in the next hours we will determine our next course of action. for now, wisconsin should know that a dark cloud hangs over these important results.