WI-07: Dem candidates in 7th CD criticize Trump, say government should work for people not billionaires
Democratic candidates vying for the chance to flip Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional seat for the first time in 16 years made their case during a debate Tuesday night.
The three candidates competing for the Democratic nomination are Chris Armstrong, a New Richmond resident and IT small business owner; Fred Clark, former Democratic state legislator, executive director of Wisconsin Green Fire and owner of Clark Forestry, Inc.; and Ginger Murray, a small business owner and lawyer from the Northwoods. The debate was hosted by WJFW Newswatch 12.
The winner of the Democratic primary will face the winner of the Republican primary in November. The GOP candidates participated in a debate last week. They include Michael Alfonso, whose father-in-law, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, formerly held the seat and has been campaigning on his behalf. The other Republican contenders are Niina Baum, a lifelong Northwoods resident and dog musher; Jessi Ebben, a public relations professional; and Kevin Hermening, a financial advisor and former U.S. Marine.
The seat is currently held by Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor. The general election will be an uphill battle for the Democratic nominee in a district that has been represented by Republicans since 2011. In his 2024 reelection campaign, Tiffany defeated his Democratic challenger by 63.6% to 36.4% of the vote.
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