Michael Alfonso Secures Republican Nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District
Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and endorsed by Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The race was contentious, with Alfonso facing accusations of nepotism and questions about his experience and…
Milwaukee, WI, August 12, 2026 —
Michael Alfonso has won the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, securing the party’s nomination for the upcoming general election. Alfonso, whose father-in-law is U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, also received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
The Republican primary race was described as contentious. During the campaign, Alfonso faced scrutiny regarding his background, including accusations of nepotism, and questions were raised about his experience and residency in the district.
With the primary concluded, Alfonso is set to face Fred Clark, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. The outcome of this race will determine the next representative for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.
Story summarized from the original created by Avery Martinez on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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