Michael Alfonso

Fred Clark won the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District with 37.3% of the vote in a three-way race that also included Ginger Murray and Chris Armstrong. He will face Republican candidate Michael Alfonso in the general election, as the seat is open because current Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is running for governor.

Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District after competing for U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s open seat. The victory was notable given that Alfonso is the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Alfonso, who entered the race in October 2025, had faced criticism regarding his lack of experience.

Michael Alfonso won the G.O.P. House Primary in Northern Wisconsin. If voters in his deeply Republican district elect him in November, he will become the youngest lawmaker in Congress.

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has stirred up Wisconsin's primary race with a platform calling for free childcare and healthcare. Her challenge will test progressive appeal in a key battleground state. Meanwhile, other races include Michael Alfonso competing in Duffy’s old seat and Rebecca Cooke attempting to face Derrick Van Orden.

Democratic candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District debated strategies to flip the seat from Republican control. Candidates included Chris Armstrong, Fred Clark, and Ginger Murray, who emphasized holding government accountable to represent people over billionaires. The district has been represented by Republicans since 2011 and faces a November general election against GOP contenders including Michael Alfonso and others.

Republican candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District debated their loyalty to Donald Trump and policy priorities. Michael Alfonso, endorsed by Trump through his father-in-law Sean Duffy, emphasized Trump’s trust in him to advance the president’s agenda, while other candidates highlighted their local experience and backgrounds.

Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is a Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District. He has support from Donald Trump and Duffy but faces opposition from some local Republicans who question his youth and experience. The August 11 primary will test his viability.

Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District with support from his father-in-law and President Donald Trump. Critics argue he lacks experience, while Alfonso emphasizes his youth and conservative values. The August 11 primary will determine if his campaign can overcome local opposition.

Michael Alfonso, a 26-year-old Republican, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District with support from his father-in-law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and President Donald Trump. Critics argue Alfonso lacks experience, while he emphasizes his youth and conservative values. The August 11 primary will determine if his campaign's backing and fundraising can overcome opposition.

Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District with support from his father-in-law and President Donald Trump. Opponents criticize his youth and lack of experience, while Alfonso's campaign leverages family connections and reality TV appearances. The August 11 primary will determine if his backing from Trump and Duffy can overcome local opposition.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved ballot access for four candidates, including three running to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the 7th Congressional District. Nominating signatures for Democrat Fred Clark and Republicans Michael Alfonso and Kevin Hermening were challenged by Jessi Ebben, a Republican primary candidate. The commission also approved signatures for Jon Aleckson in the 50th Assembly District after challenges from Morgan Hess.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is actively supporting his son-in-law Michael Alfonso's campaign for a Wisconsin House seat, prompting accusations of abuse of office and using influence to secure an endorsement from President Trump. Critics argue Duffy's actions, including campaign funding from transportation interests and Trump's endorsement, constitute unethical manipulation, while his spokesperson claims the support is in a personal capacity.

A Wisconsin brewery owned by Democrat Kirk Bangstad, Minocqua Brewing Company, faced backlash for a Facebook post referencing a foiled Trump assassination attempt, joking 'we almost got #freebeerday.' Bangstad, known for anti-Trump rhetoric and political activism, has a history of using his business to criticize Trump and Republicans, including a 'free beer day' promotion tied to Trump's death. The post followed a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Trump was evacuated.