8/13/2024

WISCONSIN / IRON COUNTY – Today is primary election day for those in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race will be decided, the power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement will be tested in a Republican congressional primary and Democrats will decide on a candidate in a swing House district to take on a GOP incumbent. Wisconsin voters are also deciding whether to approve two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would take power away from the governor. In the Senate race, Republican millionaire banker Eric Hovde has dominated the Republican primary, facing only nominal opposition. Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin is seeking a third term. The election is also the first under new legislative maps more favorable to Democrats. The winners in today’s primaries will face off in November, when all 99 seats in the Assembly and half in the Senate are on the ballot.  In Hurley most running for various positions are running unopposed.  Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm today.