Wisconsin's Open Seat Battle | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 2m

Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district is heating up as Rep. Tom Tiffany eyes the governor’s race, leaving this key seat wide open. Five Republicans — including Trump-backed Michael Alfonso, dog sledder Niina Baum, mom Jessi Ebben, Marine vet Kevin Hermening, and contractor Don Raihala — battle for the nomination. Democrats throw their weight behind Chris Armstrong, Fred Clark, and Ginger Murray. With a gerrymandered map and a conservative-leaning but complex electorate, this primary could shape Wisconsin’s political future — and winning here means years of power. But with so many GOP…