Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Local Republicans question Alfonso’s qualifications as Trump and Sean Duffy back his bid, while a super PAC supporting him has taken in $2 million.
- Michael Alfonso, the 26-year-old son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is seeking Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat with an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- Local Republican leaders in at least three counties have publicly questioned Alfonso's credentials, alleging that Duffy is improperly using his influence to secure his son-in-law's election.
- A super PAC backing Alfonso has raised $1 million from Duffy's former congressional account and another $1 million from Republican megadonor Richard Uihlein, as he faces primary rival Kevin Hermening, a former Marine.
- The August 11 primary will determine if Trump's endorsement and Duffy's star power can overcome local resistance, with resident Meg Ellefson questioning whether voters will be swayed by the endorsement.
- Defending his age, Alfonso points to Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who were 26 when first elected to public office, asserting he possesses mature values despite his youth.
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Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law elected to his old congressional district in the vast north woods of Wisconsin.
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Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law elected to his old congressional district in the vast north woods of Wisconsin.
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