Trump-Endorsed Michels Defeats Pence-Backed Kleefisch in Wisconsin Governor’s Primary

Trump-Endorsed Michels Defeats Pence-Backed Kleefisch in Wisconsin Governor’s Primary
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels (L), speaks as former President Donald Trump listens at a rally in Waukesha, Wis., on Aug. 5, 2022. Morry Gash/AP Photo
Jeff Louderback
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Donald Trump-backed businessman Tim Michels on Aug. 9 defeated former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, endorsed by Mike Pence, in Wisconsin’s GOP gubernatorial primary.

With 76 percent of the votes counted at 11:46 p.m., Michels received 47 percent of the vote, and Kleefisch received 43 percent, according to The Associated Press.

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