Trump loyalty, experience separate Republicans seeking 7th CD nomination

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 2,015

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago


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Republican candidates seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District participated in a debate Tuesday night, during which they touted their loyalty to President Donald Trump and laid out differing priorities for Congress.

Tuesday’s debate, hosted by WJFW Newswatch 12, is the only televised debate in which all the Republican primary candidates have agreed to participate. Those candidates include Michael Alfonso, whose father-in-law, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, …

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