Breaking: Trump-backed Tim Michels is projected to win the Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary, setting the stage for a marquee fall race. Michels beat former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch to become the Republican nominee, the Associated Press projected, and will now face Gov. Tony Evers (D). A wealthy construction executive, Michels sparked controversy for first refusing to commit to supporting former president Donald Trump if he runs again in 2024, and then reversing course.
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End of carouselWealthy construction executive Tim Michels (R), who had Donald Trump’s backing, will face Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), the Associated Press projected. Michels beat former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, who was endorsed by former vice president Mike Pence and former governor Scott Walker, in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
Vermont could make history in November as Democrats nominated Becca Balint for the lone congressional seat. She will be the heavy favorite in November, when voters could elect the first woman to represent Vermont in Congress.
In Minnesota, Republicans nominated former state senator Scott Jensen to challenge Gov. Tim Walz (D). Jensen, a physician, has questioned the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines and recently suggested locking up the Democratic secretary of state over election-fraud conspiracy theories.
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End of carouselWealthy construction executive Tim Michels (R), who had Donald Trump’s backing, will face Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), the Associated Press projected. Michels beat former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, who was endorsed by former vice president Mike Pence and former governor Scott Walker, in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
Vermont could make history in November as Democrats nominated Becca Balint for the lone congressional seat. She will be the heavy favorite in November, when voters could elect the first woman to represent Vermont in Congress.
In Minnesota, Republicans nominated former state senator Scott Jensen to challenge Gov. Tim Walz (D). Jensen, a physician, has questioned the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines and recently suggested locking up the Democratic secretary of state over election-fraud conspiracy theories.
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