Senate Dems sue to remove GOP candidate from ballot in key district

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 909

Last Updated: 11 hours, 14 minutes ago

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Michele Magadance Skinner, a Republican candidate for state Senate and an Eau Claire County board member, is being sued by the state Senate Democratic Campaign Committee which seeks to remove her from the ballot ahead of the November election arguing that she is not a legal resident of Wisconsin.

Skinner is challenging Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) to represent the Wisconsin State Senate District 31, a competitive seat that is key to deciding control of the …

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