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2020 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district special election
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Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
 
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Sean Duffy
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TBD

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A special election will be held to fill the remainder of the term in the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district in the 116th United States Congress. Sean Duffy, the incumbent representative, announced his resignation effective September 23, 2019, as his wife was about to give birth to a child with a heart condition.[1] Governor Tony Evers chose January 27, 2020, as the date for the special election, with the primaries scheduled for December 30, 2019.[2] However, upon being informed by the Department of Justice of the date's being in violation of federal law, since it would provide insufficient time for overseas and military voters to receive ballots, Governor Evers rescheduled the primaries for February 18, 2020 and the general election for May 12, 2020.[3][4]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Failed to qualify

  • Michael Opela Jr., businessman and farmer[8][9]

Declined

Endorsements

Jason Church
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Tom Tiffany
State officials
State legislators
Activists
  • Luke Hilgemann, Republican strategist[5]
Organizations

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jason Church
Republican Tom Tiffany
Total votes 100.0%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Failed to qualify

  • Spencer Zimmerman, veteran and perennial candidate[28][9]

Declined

Results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lawrence Dale
Democratic Tricia Zunker
Total votes 100.0%

Independents and Minor Parties

Failed to qualify

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[37] Likely R November 15, 2019
Inside Elections[38] Safe R November 26, 2019
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Likely R November 11, 2019

Polling

See also

References

  1. ^ Gilbert, Craig; Beck, Molly (August 26, 2019). "GOP Congressman Sean Duffy says he's stepping down due to new baby". USA Today. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  2. ^ Bauer, Scott (September 23, 2019). "Duffy serves final day in House; Evers sets January election". Associated Press. Reading Eagle. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "Gov. Tony Evers to move date of Wisconsin's special congressional vote". Associated Press. WTMJ-TV Milwaukee. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "Evers Sets New 7th Congressional District Special Election Date". Wisconsin Public Radio. October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c Vetterkind, Riley (September 11, 2019). "Republican Tom Tiffany enters race for northern Wisconsin district". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  6. ^ Bowman, Bridget (August 26, 2019). "GOP Rep. Sean Duffy resigning on Sept. 23". Roll Call. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  7. ^ Marley, Patrick (September 10, 2019). "Tom Tiffany aligns himself with Trump as he runs to replace outgoing Congressman Sean Duffy". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Schulte, Laura. "Michael Opela third Republican to join District 7 race to replace Sean Duffy". Daily Herald Media. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Candidate Tracking by Office | 2020 Special Election Representative in Congress District 7 - 5/12/2020" (PDF). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 3, 2019.
  10. ^ "Mosinee Mayor Brent Jacobson Won't Run for 7th Congressional Seat". WSAU. September 19, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Beck, Molly; Gilbert, Craig; Marley, Patrick (August 26, 2019). "US Rep. Sean Duffy says he's leaving Congress in September". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  12. ^ "Petrowski campaign: Statement on decision regarding possible run for Congress – 7th District". Wis Politics. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  13. ^ Schulte, Laura (September 24, 2019). "Army veteran Jason Church challenges Tiffany in GOP race for Sean Duffy seat, Riveron out". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  14. ^ Schulte, Laura (August 26, 2019). "Wisconsin Sen. Jerry Petrowski considers run for Sean Duffy's congressional seat". Green Bay Press Gazette. Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  15. ^ a b Terlecki, Courtney (September 11, 2019). "Former WI Gov. Scott Walker endorses Tom Tiffany for 7th Congressional District". WAOW. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  16. ^ Cotton, Tom (December 4, 2019). "Please join @DanCrenshawTX & me in supporting @JasonChurchWI for Congress! Jason served & sacrificed for our nation. With your help, he will do so again on behalf of the great people of Wisconsin". @TomCottonAR. Twitter.
  17. ^ Crenshaw, Dan (December 4, 2019). "America, meet Jason Church, a veteran who sacrificed for his country and is now looking to serve in a new way: representing WI-07. | Please show him some support so he can join me in the fight in Washington. Follow him at @JasonChurchWI and donate here:". @DanCrenshawTX. Twitter.
  18. ^ Tom Tiffany [@TomTiffanyWI] (September 18, 2019). "Thank you for the support Gov. Thompson!" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Scott Walker [@ScottWalker] (September 11, 2019). ".@TomTiffanyWI is a fighter for northern Wisconsin and for the hard-working taxpayers. I enthusiastically endorse his run for Congress!" (Tweet). Retrieved September 11, 2019 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ a b c d "Sheila Harsdorf Endorses Tiffany for Congress". Tiffany for Congress. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  21. ^ Beck, Molly; Gilbert, Craig; Marley, Patrick (August 26, 2019). "US Rep. Sean Duffy says he's leaving Congress in September". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  22. ^ Poltrock, Heather (October 9, 2019). "Sen. Pat Testin backs Tom Tiffany for Congress". www.wsaw.com. Fox WSAW.
  23. ^ Vukmir, Leah (November 14, 2019). "I am proud to endorse @TomTiffanyWI for Congress because he has proven he will fight for us — no matter what extremists throw at him. He's the ally @realDonaldTrump needs to help defend the unborn, secure the border, and protect our Constitution. #WI07 #wiright". @LeahVukmir. Twitter.
  24. ^ "AFP endorses Tiffany, promises to mobilize grassroots activists in 7th CD race". WISPOLITICS. October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  25. ^ "A Democratic contender enters Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District race". WKOW. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  26. ^ a b "Wausau's Tricia Zunker Aims To Be Wisconsin's First Native American Congresswoman". Wisconsin Public Radio. October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  27. ^ Poltrock, Heather. "Wausau School Board President to run for Congress". www.wsaw.com. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  28. ^ "WJFW - Veteran, Spencer Zimmerman, announces campaign to replace Duffy in Congress". www.wjfw.com. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  29. ^ "Wausau School Board President Enters 7th District Congressional Race". www.wjjq.com. WJJQ Radio. October 15, 2019. Another politician decided against running in that race yesterday. State Senator Janet Bewley said she will not enter the election and will instead continue to serve the residents of her 25th Senate district.
  30. ^ Marley, Patrick (October 14, 2019). "Democratic state Sen. @JanetBewley4WI says she won't run for Congress. She praises @TriciaforWI, who announced today she's running for the seat vacated last month by @RepSeanDuffy". @patrickdmarley. Twitter.
  31. ^ Inc, Midwest Communications. "Engerbretson Not Running for 7th Congressional Seat". WSAU. Retrieved October 9, 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  32. ^ "Tiffany edges closer to run for Congress, 2 others bow out". CBS58. September 9, 2019.
  33. ^ Vetterkind, Riley (August 27, 2019). "Congressman Sean Duffy to resign in September, cites family reasons". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  34. ^ "Two Democrats Decide Not to Run for Congress". WDIO-DT. September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  35. ^ a b c Mentzer, Rob (August 27, 2019). "Parties Eye Possible Nominees In Race To Replace Resigning Rep. Sean Duffy". Wisconsin Public Radio.
  36. ^ a b c McCullough, Hunter (December 2, 2019). "Final candidates for Wisconsin's 7th District race set as filing deadline hits". KBJR. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  37. ^ Wasserman, David (August 26, 2019). "Duffy's Resignation Moves WI-07 from Solid to Likely Republican". The Cook Political Report.
  38. ^ Askarinam, Leah (August 26, 2019). "Wisconsin 7: Duffy's Seat Remains Solid Republican for Now | News & Analysis | Inside Elections". insideelections.com. Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.
  39. ^ Kondik, Kyle (August 29, 2019). "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » Notes on the State of Politics". crystalball.centerforpolitics.org. Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball.
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