The race will be a test of how far Trump’s backing can go, as Wied faces two challengers who have won legislative races that include portions of the congressional district: Roger Roth, the former president of the state Senate who is backed by former Gov. Scott Walker, and Andre Jacque, a current state senator who argues he is the “proven conservative fighter.”
Eric Hovde wins Wisconsin Republican Senate primary, will face Democrat Tammy Baldwin
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Andre Jacque of De Pere announced Monday that he will run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by Mike Gallagher.
Andre Jacque, GOP state senator, seeks open congressional seat representing northeastern Wisconsin
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