Racine Democrat enters state Senate race as party looks to flip chamber

Racine Democrat enters state Senate race as party looks to flip chamber

Trevor Jung launched his campaign during an event Tuesday.

Trevor Jung, fiancé of 'Farmer Wants a Wife' star, is running to flip a state Senate seat

Jung, engaged to "Farmer Wants a Wife" star Grace Girard, is running for office. Sen. Van Wanggaard hasn't yet decided whether he'll seek reelection.

Former Racine Ald. Trevor Jung Launches a Campaign for State Senate

Sept. 16, 2025 4:30p (WGTD)---A former Racine alderman who currently serves as the city's transit director is seeking his party's nomination in the 21st State Senate district. Democrat Trevor Jung launched his campaign Tuesday morning on Racine's lakefront with a crowd of supporters standing behind him. The heavily Republican 21st has been held by Van Wanggaard since 2010, but redistricting has made it an even split by combining the north half o…

Trevor Jung announces candidacy for Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District, says he will focus on affordability, jobs, and education

RACINE, WI — Former Alder and current Director of Transit and Mobility Trevor Jung announced Tuesday that he will run for Wisconsin State Senate in the 21st District, a seat long held by Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard. Jung made the announcement during a press event held on the Columbus Causeway in Racine. The 21st District was significantly redrawn earlier this year, transforming what had been a solidly Republican seat into a competitive one. Th…