Alfonso carries GOP primary in Wisconsin’s 7th CD

By: Examiner Staff

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 482

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The battle to compete for U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s open seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District ended Tuesday night in victory by Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who previously held the 7th CD seat. Alfonso was endorsed by President Donald Trump.

The AP called the race at 9:16 p.m. with 59% of the vote counted.

Alfonso will compete in the Republican-leaning district to replace Tiffany, a strong Trump ally, who announced …

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