After the unanimous vote to move ahead, Jacque said Republicans did not want to stand in the way of moving forward but he hoped Evers would have more discussions about their concerns.
Wisconsin moving ahead with prison overhaul plan despite Republican objections
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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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