Despite Republicans winning a majority of the legislature in 1874 , a bolt occurred when they voted for senator , resulting in Carpenter losing the seat to Cameron of La Crosse .
In order to regain dominance , the party had to ensure Sen. Carpenter 's re-election .
Despite Republicans winning a majority of the legislature in 1874 , a bolt occurred when they voted for senator , resulting in Sen. losing the seat to Cameron of La Crosse .
In order to regain dominance , the party had to ensure Sen. Carpenter 's re-election .