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Congressional Elections Heating Up in Wisconsin

Frederica Freyberg:

Now for an update on Wisconsin’s U.S. House elections. Two Democrats have entered the race for the 7th Congressional District. They are Wausau School Board President and Ho-Chunk Supreme Court Justice Tricia Zunker, who says she’s running to be “a voice for the people of northwest Wisconsin.” Businessman and Vietnam veteran Lawrence Dale also announced his bid this week, saying his campaign focus includes bringing good-paying jobs to the district. In the 5th District in southeast Wisconsin, State Senator Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announced this week that former Governor Tommy Thompson has endorsed his candidacy. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner who currently holds the seat is not seeking re-election. And today Governor Tony Evers announced the date for the special election to fill Sean Duffy’s 7th Congressional seat. That election will take place on May 12. The primary will be on February 18.