Newsmakers, August 9, 2012

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Newsmakers takes a look at Republican candidates in Wisconsin’s 94th state Assembly district race. The second half of the program looks at the impact of redistricting political boundaries and its impact on the political process.

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  • Wisconsin's 94th Assembly District Republican Primary

    There’s a primary on Tuesday, August 14 between the Republican candidates in Wisconsin’s 94th state Assembly district race. Kevin Hintz of West Salem and Bruce Evers of Holmen are in the area’s only legislative primary. The primary winner will face incumbent Democrat Steve Doyle of Onalaska in November’s general election. We talk with both during this candidate forum.

  • The Impact of Redistricting

    This is the first election in 10 years with new political boundaries in Wisconsin. UW-La Crosse Political Scientist Joe Heim talks about the impact of redistricting on the political process. To learn more, view maps of Wisconsin’s redistricting or trace some of the history of the most recent redistricting.