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Republican primaries set for August

You will have two Republican primaries to consider when you head to the polls in August.

 

The filing deadline for those wishing to run for office this fall was Monday evening. The First State Assembly District and the Eighth U.S. Congressional District, both of which represent Door and Kewaunee counties, have multiple Republican candidates that will need to be whittled down before the November election.

 

For the Eighth U.S. Congressional District, State Senator Andre Jacque, former State Senator Roger Roth, and businessman Tony Wied are all garnering the Republican nomination after former Rep. Mike Gallagher vacated the seat earlier this year. The winner of the three-way race would face Democratic candidate Kristin Lyerly in the general election.  Jacque currently represents Door and Kewaunee counties in the State Senate, and a special election will have to be held if his congressional bid is successful. The DePere Republican was drawn out of representing Door and Kewaunee counties through the latest redistricting efforts that are reshaping other races throughout the state.

 

For the First State Assembly District race, the Republican primary will be a rematch of two years ago, with incumbent Rep. Joel Kitchens facing farmer and Kewaunee County Board Supervisor Milt Swagel. The winner will face Democratic candidate Renee Paplham. The primary is set for August 13th, while the general election is scheduled for November 5th. 

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