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Congressional Elections Heating Up in Wisconsin

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 18, 2019 • Northern Region

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Two Democrats, Wausau School Board President Tricia Zunker and Businessman Lawrence Dale, join the 7th congressional district race in Northwest Wisconsin. Outside of Milwaukee, a 5th congressional district candidate state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R) receives a major endorsement from former Gov. Tommy Thompson.

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