Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, has won the Republican Party’s nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.The 26-year-old endorsed by President Donald Trump defeated a crowded field of contenders as he seeks the same northern Wisconsin congressional seat once held by his father-in-law, who represented the district from 2011 to 2019."It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Michael Alfonso, a young ‘STAR’ who is running to represent the incredible people of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District," Trump had wrote on Truth Social on the eve of Tuesday’s Election Day."As your next Congressman, Michael will work tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump added.DEMOCRAT ESTABLISHMENT STRIKES BACK AS SOCIALIST CANDIDATE DOWNED IN BATTLEGROUND PRIMARYFirst Lady Melania Trump, Michael Alfonso, President Donald Trump and Evita Duffy-Alfonso are seen in this photo.On Tuesday, Aug.
11, 2026, Alfonso won the Republican nomination in the race for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.(Alfonso for Wisconsin)The seat is currently held by Rep.
Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., who on Tuesday won the Republican nomination in the Wisconsin governor’s race.Tiffany was first elected to the seat in a May 2020 special election after Duffy resigned due to one of his children's health issues.District 7 has been under control of Republicans for 15 years, and it is deemed a solid Republican by Cook Political Report.Trump carried the district with about 60% of the vote during the 2024 presidential election.NEW MIDTERM BATLEGROUND TAKES SHAPE AS PARTIES BUILD ELECTION ARMIESMichael Alfonso, a candidate for ...