In 2012, in a post Citizens United world, with a new gerrymandered district, I got outspent by millions of dollars by out-state special-interest groups, and only lost by 600 votes out of 85,648 retaining support from Republicans and Independents. I joined the race later than usual for congressional campaigns because I wasn’t seeing my top issues being addressed to the level that I wanted as a voter. They met in a candidate forum in mid-July in Oshkosh and another virtually last week. Congressman Glenn Grothman, Washington D. C. 5.1K likes. Prior to COVID-19, my top priorities were incentivizing renewable energy development, decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level and investing in the access to reliable, high-speed internet in rural parts of our state. SHEBOYGAN – Three Democrats are running to challenge 6th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, who is in his third term.Voters will choose one of them in the primary on Aug. 11.Candidates Michael G. Beardsley of Oshkosh, Matthew L. Boor of Cleveland and Jessica J. What makes sense in different parts of the country, and even different parts of the district? Here's what they told us.Responses were limited to 100 words for each question.To bring something new and urgent to the position. MORE: 3 Democrats plan to take on Rep. Glenn Grothman in 6th Congressional District. Additionally, I have worked as a teacher, in construction and in business. I have never run for office before this campaign. That’s a big question,” Boor said.Action 2 News reached out to Rep. Grothman, who did not respond.Voters will pick one Democratic candidate to move on after the primary on Tuesday, August 11.No Democrat has held this congressional seat since 1967.President Donald Trump said he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.Wisconsin’s cities and counties are struggling with whether and how to enact local mask mandates in the absence of a statewide order, members of the state’s business community were told Wednesday.City officials have set up drive-thru service for absentee voters in the parking lot behind City Hall in order to reduce contact during the coronavirus pandemic.Medical professionals from across the state joined together to discuss what they’ve been experiencing so far.Attorney General William Barr appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday.The Senate GOP has unveiled a new $1 trillion coronavirus aid package as President Trump touts "operation warp speed," the race to find a vaccine is living up to its namEveryone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, be tested daily for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others.A new report shows Republican legislators' fundraising committees raised nearly twice as much money as their Democratic counterparts during the first half of the year.Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Jo Jorgensen campaigns in WisconsinNegotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.Wisconsin authorities, including the state’s National Guard, can handle protests, the governor said.Democrats vying for Grothman’s congressional seat meet in debateThe virtual forum was hosted by the League of Women VotersTrump says he’ll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday Wisconsin counties, cities face ‘difficult’ mask decisionsDrive-thru absentee voting available in Eau Claire Evers, healthcare workers hold round table discussing pandemicAttorney General William Barr appeared on Capitol Hill TuesdayThe Senate GOP has unveiled a new $1 trillion coronavirus aid packageDemocratic National Convention to require masks, distancingGOP’s legislative committees outraise Democratic rivalsLibertarian Party Presidential Candidate Jo Jorgensen campaigns in WisconsinNo virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aidProsecutor: Agents headed to Milwaukee won’t police protests We cannot go back to a system that discriminates against people. Family dairy farms are closing down at an alarming rate, we need to move fast to shift subsidies from mega farms to small/medium farms while also incentivizing sustainable transitions. I’m a working mom, the daughter of disabled parents, who was incredibly grateful for the services provided to me while I was in foster care.
Congressman Glenn Grothman Speaks on His Amendment to Reign in Spending. It's important to me that we do things differently because that's truly the only way to make a difference.
It is clear that people are fed up with the state of politics from both sides, so I am coming into this with a new approach instead of pointing fingers. We need to expand our early childhood education pathways and expand our support of working families. I am running an unconventional campaign, focusing on specific plans instead of gaining support with my name or platitudes. A win-win for a struggling industry and protecting our environment.I will be wasting no time getting to work, knowing full well that the seat is not guaranteed to be won again in two years.