Young Maverick or Unready Candidate | San Antonio News

A 26-year-old political newcomer, Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is racing to fill Duffy’s old House seat in Wisconsin’s 7th District — backed by a Trump endorsement and a $1 million infusion from Duffy’s old campaign fund. Alfonso, positioning himself as a youthful patriot akin to Washington and Jefferson, is facing stiff resistance from within his own party, including veteran Republican Kevin Hermening, a former Marine and longtime community leader, who argues voters deserve experience over celebrity. As the August 11 primary nears, the race pits Trump’s MAGA backing and family influence against grassroots concerns about readiness — and whether voters will choose star power or substance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3607309ec60c0fae