A former legislator, an attorney, and a computer programmer are promising something increasingly appealing to voters in the 7th Congressional District: a return to normal.
Michael Alfonso, 25, has an active voter registration in Florida, where he voted in 2024, an inactive Madison record, and an active record at his in-laws’ home in Hayward, though he has never voted there.
Without big disagreements on top issues, gubernatorial hopefuls trumpet their varied experiences in leadership, public service, and different types of Wisconsin businesses.
Mandela Barnes calls Tiffany's rural record “ridiculous” as farmers face skyrocketing healthcare costs, a punishing trade war, unchecked corporate power, and attacks on migrant farm workers.
The former lieutenant governor and US Senate candidate says he would focus on affordability issues and standing up to Trump’s “chaos.”
Josh Schoemann would also dismantle the Wisconsin Elections Commission and let one politician oversee voting rules.
A potential frontrunner decides to seek a third term as attorney general instead, offering stability in the state’s fight against the Trump administration.
With GOP incumbent Tom Tiffany running for governor, his seat is now a pick-up opportunity for Democrats like Clark who want Congress to be a check on runaway presidential power.
The Republican congressman supports mining, opposes reproductive rights, cheers the president’s tariffs, and voted to reject states’ electoral votes as part of Trump 2020 election scheme.
The Democratic attorney general and the Republican congressman would each rise to the top of their party’s primary field based on public recognition, but a lot can happen before August 2026.
