Wisconsin

The Badger State is a major political battleground as close races for the state’s Democratic Governor, Tony Evers, and Republican Senator, Ron Johnson, are nip and tuck.  Both are considered toss-ups, though polling now slightly favors Sen. Johnson in his re-election contest.

Republicans are poised to convert an open Democratic seat in western Wisconsin, that of retiring Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse).  Retired Navy SEAL Derrick Van Orden (R) is now a heavy favorite to defeat Democratic state Senator Brad Pfaff (D-La Crosse).  All other congressional incumbents are seeking re-election and favored to easily win.