For the second cycle in a row, Milt Swagel will try to unseat Rep. Joel Kitchens for the Republican nomination for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Swagel is a farmer from Kewaunee who has served multiple terms on the Kewaunee County Board in recent years. He has also run for West Kewaunee Town Chairperson in the past. Swagel has a passion for public service, having previously served in the U.S. Army. Even though Kitchens bested him in the Republican primary last year, Swagel feels confident that his conservative principles are needed in Madison.

Kewaunee resident Renee Paplham joined the race for the First Assembly District as a Democratic candidate. Monday was the first day candidates could begin circulating nomination papers for the August primary.