GOP Sen. Jesse James drops challenge against Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 687

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Wisconsin Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) is dropping his challenge to Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) — making him the fifth Senate Republican to announce his retirement from office.

James had initially announced that he would be running for reelection in October in Senate District 31, which is currently represented by Smith, saying that he would be coming “home.” James and Smith were drawn into the same district under the legislative maps adopted in 2024, and …

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