Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
MADISON – The traditionally low-profile race for Wisconsin secretary of state is now a focal point of this year's elections as Republicans pursue the office with new urgency in response to former President Donald Trump's false claims of significant voter fraud in 2020.
As Republicans ramp up calls for an overhaul of statewide election administration leading into November, the typically under-the-radar race became a cornerstone of conservative midterm ambitions after some Republican officials and candidates began pushing to abolish the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and place election oversight duties in the hands of the secretary of state.
In Wisconsin, the GOP hopes to gain control of an office the party has not held for 48 years.
The lead-up to what will prove to be a high-stakes election has been defined largely by liberal infighting as longtime Democratic incumbent Doug La Follette faces a robust Aug. 9 primary challenge from Dane County Democratic Party Chairwoman Alexia Sabor in a year Democrats can't afford to lose the office.
Republicans will choose between three candidates with longtime state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, having an edge in name recognition and campaign cash over primary challengers Jay Schroeder and Justin Schmidtka.
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