The two candidates in the fight for the Republican nomination in Wisconsin’s US Senate race are already on the attack nine months before the primary.
State senator Leah Vukmir of Brookfield is supported by some of the state’s top conservatives, and Marine veteran Kevin Nicholson of Delafield has support from outside of the state.
UW Madison political scientist Barry Burden says it’s unusual to have this much early activity, but it could be because of the uncertainty in the republican party.
Burden says the GOP is divided and the influence of President Trump could make voters more open to anti-establishment candidates.
