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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Michael alfonso - The Untold Story

Recognized Endorsement Contributors-endorsed candidates won 94% of Aug. 11 elections across five states

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for. They can be particularly useful for voters in two types of elections: in partisan primaries, when voters may find it difficult to discern differences between candidates with the same party affiliation, and in nonpartisan…

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Alfonso defeats four others in Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Michael Alfonso defeated Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, Donald Raihala, and Niina Threlfall-Baum in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Aug. 11. Alfonso, Ebben, Hermening, and Threlfall-Baum led in media attention. Incumbent Tom Tiffany (R) ran for governor of Wisconsin.

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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

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Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.

The Times of India

At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

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At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

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Sean Duffy’s son-in-law hopes Trump endorsement will overcome GOP pushback in Wisconsin congressional race

Duffy’s son-in-law faces a former Iranian hostage and a dog musher in the congressional race

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Trump’s ex-MTV star Transportation Secretary is ‘exploiting his Cabinet position’ to get son-in-law elected, critics say

Some Wisconsin Republicans have raised concerns about credentials of Michael Alfonso, who previously worked in construction and podcasting

The Independent UK

Major donors back competing candidates in Wisconsin's 7th District Republican primary

Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, Donald Raihala, and Niina Threlfall-Baum are running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Aug. 11. Alfonso, Ebben, Hermening, and Threlfall-Baum lead in media attention. Incumbent Tom Tiffany (R) is running for governor of Wisconsin.

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Florida man arrested after 30 years over 1993 murders of couple in front of three-year-old child: 'Hiding in plain sight'

More than 30 years after a husband and wife were shot dead in a Bronx apartment in front of their three-year-old child, US authorities have arrested a Florida man accused of carrying out the killings during a planned drug robbery.

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'Free Beer, All Day Long, The Day He Dies': Outrage As Wisconsin Brewery Offers Free Beer To Celebrate Trump's Death

Minocqua Brewing Company drew backlash after posting 'we almost got #freebeerday' following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

International Business Times UK

At the Races: Crypto’s next stand

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of…

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Sean Duffy called ‘world-class stupid’ as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world, according to a report.

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