Gustafson defeats Schraa, Behnke beats Schmidt in GOP primaries

Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.

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DCCC: The case against Derrick Van Orden

Tonight’s primary election sets up a clear choice between Derrick Van Orden, an extremist with a habit of screaming at children; and Rebecca Cooke, a sixth-generation Wisconsinite and small business and nonprofit leader who’s dedicated to serving and building up

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Cooke wins 3rd CD Dem primary

Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.

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Wied campaign: Wins WI-08 primary

De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Businessman Tony Wied released the following statement after winning the Republican primary election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “I’m overwhelmed by the support shown to our campaign by the people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.

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WisDems: On failure of GOP power grab

MADISON — Tonight, Wisconsin voters rejected yet another attempt by Republican politicians in Madison to grab power for themselves, this time by pushing risky and misleading amendments to Wisconsin’s Constitution. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight, voters had

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Bare campaign: On assembly primary victory

I’m grateful to the Democratic primary voters of the 80th District for their confidence in me. I thank all my endorsers and everyone who helped my campaign. I knocked on 13,176 doors in Verona, Cross Plains, the Town of Middleton,

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Feyen campaign: Senator Dan Feyen declares victory!

Fond du Lac, WI – Senator Dan Feyen announces his victory over opponent Timothy Ramthun this evening after the reporting of unofficial results. Senator Feyen gave the following statement on his primary victory for Wisconsin’s 20th Senate District: “I would

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WisGOP: Statement on Eric Hovde winning Senate primary

MADISON, Wis. — “The road to a secure border and prosperous economy begins here in Wisconsin. After twenty-five years in Washington, Tammy Baldwin has nothing to offer voters except more inflation and instability. Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, working families will finally

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DSCC: Statement & Video on Eric Hovde

DSCC releases new digital video on Hovde: “California Jerk”  Following Wisconsin’s Senate primary, today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) released the following statement and digital video, “California Jerk,” on Eric Hovde. Last week the DSCC launched its first TV

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Gustafson defeats Schraa, Behnke beats Schmidt in GOP primaries

Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.

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DCCC: The case against Derrick Van Orden

Tonight’s primary election sets up a clear choice between Derrick Van Orden, an extremist with a habit of screaming at children; and Rebecca Cooke, a sixth-generation Wisconsinite and small business and nonprofit leader who’s dedicated to serving and building up her community. Born and raised on her family’s dairy farm

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Cooke wins 3rd CD Dem primary

Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.

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Schoemann campaign: Congratulates local primary election winners

West Bend – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann issued the following statement congratulating winners he endorsed in the August Republican Primary:  “Washington County knows that strong leaders at the local level ensure our rights are protected and our communities are thriving. We have just elected two dedicated public servants who

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Wied campaign: Wins WI-08 primary

De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Businessman Tony Wied released the following statement after winning the Republican primary election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “I’m overwhelmed by the support shown to our campaign by the people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. I want to thank the voters for entrusting me with

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WisDems: On failure of GOP power grab

MADISON — Tonight, Wisconsin voters rejected yet another attempt by Republican politicians in Madison to grab power for themselves, this time by pushing risky and misleading amendments to Wisconsin’s Constitution. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight, voters had the final say. Wisconsinites rejected GOP power grabs, and chose

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Evergreen Action: Wisconsinites reject politically motivated Constitutional amendment proposal

This evening, Wisconsin voters rejected two politically motivated constitutional amendment proposals (Question 1 and Question 2), defending Wisconsin’s ability to access and distribute federal funding—including during climate disasters and other emergencies. The proposals, passed and placed on the ballot by Republicans in the state Legislature, would have severely restricted the state’s …

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Agard campaign: On Dane County executive primary election results

Senator Agard released the following statement regarding the results of the Dane County Executive primary:  “I am filled with gratitude to the people of Dane County for their support on this journey to become the next Dane County Executive. Tonight’s decisive victory highlights the broad, diverse coalition we have built

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Bare campaign: On assembly primary victory

I’m grateful to the Democratic primary voters of the 80th District for their confidence in me. I thank all my endorsers and everyone who helped my campaign. I knocked on 13,176 doors in Verona, Cross Plains, the Town of Middleton, and Madison to meet and listen to voters. I heard

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Feyen campaign: Senator Dan Feyen declares victory!

Fond du Lac, WI – Senator Dan Feyen announces his victory over opponent Timothy Ramthun this evening after the reporting of unofficial results. Senator Feyen gave the following statement on his primary victory for Wisconsin’s 20th Senate District: “I would first like to thank my wife Lori and our family

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Working Families Party: Statements from Working Families Party, Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Ryan Clancy on Rep. Ryan Clancy’s primary win

In response to the victory of Representative Ryan Clancy over challenger Jarrod Anderson, Wisconsin Working Families Party State Director Corrine Rosen said: “Now that we’ve finally un-rigged the legislature from Republican control, it’s more important than ever to build an Assembly that fights for us, not corporate lobbyists. For years,

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WisGOP: Statement on Eric Hovde winning Senate primary

MADISON, Wis. — “The road to a secure border and prosperous economy begins here in Wisconsin. After twenty-five years in Washington, Tammy Baldwin has nothing to offer voters except more inflation and instability. Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, working families will finally have a true champion on the ballot in Eric Hovde this November.” —WisGOP

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DSCC: Statement & Video on Eric Hovde

DSCC releases new digital video on Hovde: “California Jerk”  Following Wisconsin’s Senate primary, today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) released the following statement and digital video, “California Jerk,” on Eric Hovde. Last week the DSCC launched its first TV ad against Hovde, “OC.”  From DSCC spokesman Tommy Garcia: “California Banker

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