Sean Duffy’s son-in-law wins crowded Republican House primary in Wisconsin

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, won the crowded Republican primary in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.

Alfonso, powered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, had secured 48% of the votes when the Associated Press called the race at 10:16 p.m. with 40% of ballots counted. The district voted for Trump in 2024 by a more than 20-point margin, making Alfonso the odds-on favorite in November.

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