How did China get wrapped up in the competitive race for Wisconsin’s 17th state Senate District?

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 1,505

Last Updated: 9 hours, 1 minute ago

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Both the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Senate have said of their efforts to win control of the chamber that their candidates are staying focused on issues close to home. However, this week the focus of the race for the 17th Senate District turned to a country 6,000 miles away: China.

The race in Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, a key district that will help determine control of the body, pits Sen. …

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