Van Orden in favor of getting rid of Spring Elections

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pitches ending spring elections after series of Republican losses

Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden proposed eliminating Wisconsin's spring elections after a series of high-profile losses.

Van Orden in favor of getting rid of Spring Elections

MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - In an interview with Wis-Eye, Congressman Derrick Van Orden says that he is in favor of getting rid of Wisconsin's Spring Election. Van Orden says Spring Elections are inefficient, waste money on campaigns, and they cause voter fatigue. Van Orden noted that Republicans do not vote in Spring Elections. He believes Spring Elections could be rolled into Midterms or Presidential Elections. “Republicans don't vote. We just…