Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Crowded Field in Race for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor

Links to the candidates for the

in Wisconsin.

Link to May 26 Appleton Post-Crescent article, "Wisconsin Rep. Tom Nelson, a Democrat from Kaukauna, announces bid for Wisconsin lieutenant governor".

Excerpt:   Nelson said his candidacy would add some geographic balance to the Democratic ticket as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett seeks the governor's office.

His decision to run was further influenced by a conversation with Barrett, Nelson said. He left convinced that Barrett as governor would empower his lieutenant to play a significant role in state government.

Nelson stands among a crowded field for the post.

Nelson joins Democratic candidates G. Spencer Coggs of Milwaukee, Henry Sanders of Waunakee, James Schneider of Gotham and T. Anthony Zielinski of Milwaukee.

On the Republican side, Brett Davis of Oregon, Dave Ross of Superior, Rebecca Kleefisch of Oconomowoc and Ben Collins of Lake Geneva are registered to run.

Terry Virgil of Fort Atkinson is seeking the office as a Libertarian
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Democratic candidates
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Libertarian candidate

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