7th CD candidates Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark debate

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 2,011

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Republican Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Democrat Fred Clark, a conservationist and former state lawmaker, faced off Wednesday night in the only scheduled debate in the race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.

The district, which represents the Northwoods, is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor. He was first elected in a 2020 special election after Duffy resigned the seat, saying …

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