Four Democrats are vying in the Aug. 9 primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Kind in a tossup district that covers areas of western and central Wisconsin. The winner will face Republican Derrick Van Orden in the Nov. 8 election. The term is for two years.
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