NE WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WLUK) – The candidates in the Wisconsin Senate race are hot on the trail in Northeast Wisconsin, just days away from Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Both incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes are continuing their road trips.
Johnson appeared in Shawano Thursday afternoon with U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-8th District along to show his support.
“If they love this country — if they’re concerned about its future — about 75% of Americans think we’re on the wrong path, dangerously wrong path, ask them to join us,” said Johnson.
He’s anticipating Republicans can take control of the house.
“I’m here to tell you there’s not going to be a red wave on Tuesday; there’s going to be a red tsunami on Tuesday,” said Gallagher.
Johnson spoke to the crowd on issues he thinks are most important — like inflation and high gas prices, and especially rising crime.
“You take a look at that record of just disdain and contempt for things that we appreciate. I mean, we appreciate law enforcement. But he’s not the only Democrat leader that has these types of feelings. These things didn’t just happen. These were caused by Democrat policies, Democrat governance. If you don’t want the situation to get worse, don’t elect Democrats to run the country.”
Earlier Thursday in Oshkosh, Barnes made his arrival at the Delta Family Restaurant.
“We can get this done. It’s a fight for freedom; it’s a fight for fairness,” said Barnes.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin also made a special appearance to show her support for Barnes.
She’s hoping the Democrats can maintain the slim majority in the senate.
“I need a partner in Washington D.C. joining me to fight for you everyday. Now, that partner is Mandela Barnes. He will work to bring us together, not divide us further apart.”
Barnes spoke to supporters about a number of topics, including retirement benefits and abortion.
“Social Security is on the chopping block. It’s not just a senior issue, it’s an issue for folks who are working right now, who’ve worked their whole lives and deserve to retire comfortably. This is about protecting the access in the right to choose an abortion and Ron Johnson’s position has been too out of touch and extreme for the 70% of people who think Roe v. Wade should be the law of the land.”
The candidates’ road trips are part of the two’s efforts to make their final cases for your vote, as a major state poll shows the race as a “toss-up.”
The latest Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows Johnson with a two-percent lead on Barnes, at 50%-48%, among likely voters.
This race tightened from the previous poll, which showed Johnson leading by six points, at 52%- 46%.
Election day is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
But if you can’t vote on Election Day, in-person absentee voting is underway until Nov. 6.
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