2021 Wisconsin 13th state senate district special election
A special election for Wisconsin's 13th State Senate district will be held on April 6, 2021. The previous officeholder, Scott L. Fitzgerald, was elected to the United States House of Representatives to represent Wisconsin's 5th district in 2020. Fitzgerald resigned on January 1, creating a vacancy.
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Republican primary
Four Republicans filed to run in this district and a party primary will be held on February 16. Three made the ballot while an additional candidate, Andrew Dickmann, has ballot access pending.[1]
Candidates
- John Jagler, state representative[2]
- Don Pridemore, former state representative[2]
- Todd Menzel, businessman[2]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Statewide officials
- Organizations
- Daily Jefferson County Union[5]
Campaign
On January 11, Pridemore's residency was challenged. On his nomination paperwork, Pridemore claimed to be living at a Hartford address known to be the primary residence of Hartford Mayor Tim Michilak. Michilak is also an employee on Pridemore's campaign staff.[6] The Wisconsin Elections Commission met on January 15 to determine whether Pridemore should remain on the ballot. Neither Pridemore nor the complainant, Steven Hepp, showed up to the virtual hearing and the Commission announced later that day that Pridemore was eligible to remain on the ballot because there is no residency requirement. The Commission spokesman added that if Pridemore was to be elected to the State Senate he would have to have residence in the district 28 days before his swearing-in.[7]
Democratic primary
Third parties and independents
Candidates
- Ben Schmitz (American Solidarity), businessman and National Guard officer
- Spencer Zimmerman (Trump Conservative), perennial candidate[2]
References
- "Candidate Tracking by Office" (PDF). Wisconsin Elections Commission. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- Higgins, Chris (8 January 2021). "Special election scheduled to replace Scott Fitzgerald in State Senate". Daily Citizen. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Jagler announces candidacy for 13th Senate District". Daily Jefferson County Union. December 15, 2020.
- "Kleefisch endorses Jagler". Sun Prairie Star. January 13, 2021.
- Stein, Debra (January 19, 2021). "Vote Pridemore, not Jagler". Daily Jefferson County Union.
- Steffes, Judy (13 January 2021). "Don Pridemore's primary residence challenged in race for State Senate District 13". Washington County Insider. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- Steffes, Judy (15 January 2021). "Don Pridemore to remain on February primary ballot for race in State Senate District 13". Washington County Insider. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- Weihart, Sarah (13 January 2021). "Winker announces candidacy for State Senate". Lake Mills Leader. Retrieved 14 January 2021.