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Elections are coming up in Wisconsin By Ian Wilder STAFF WRITER

The 2022 midterm elections are shaping up to be pivotal in deciding the future of politics in Wisconsin. With a couple key victories, Republicans could assume full control of the state government for the next few years. At the same time, Democrats are trying to maintain their seat at the negotiating table through the key reelection of incumbent Gov. Tony Evers. Gov. Evers is not being challenged by anyone from within his party for the nomination. In the highly unlikely case that a Democrat did choose to run for the nomination, Evers’ campaign, which will likely center around his positively viewed handling of the pandemic and Wisconsin’s historic low unemployment rate, will be a hard one to beat. There is strong competition in the bid for the Republican Governor nomination. The gubernatorial race is the key for Republicans to gain control of the state government, and it is therefore a highly anticipated race within the party to decide who will be best suited to run against Evers. One of the frontrunners in the Republican party is Rebecca Kleefisch, who was Lieutenant Governor for eight years under former Gov. Scott Walker who lost to Evers back in 2018. Some wonder whether or not Walker’s loss will loom over Kleefisch’s electoral chances. Kleefisch has, however, received a few endorsements, most notably

from Republican Assembly leader likely to lead to an expensive primary There are two seats in Washington Robin Vos. and general election in the guberna- D.C. that have opened up or are Very recently Marine vet- torial race. up for reelection; Wisconsin’s 3rd eran Kevin Nicholson joined the Two less-known Republicans are district’s seat is open following the Republican primary with a bang, also running for the nomination — retirement of Democratic U.S. Rep. blaming the Republican “machine” former police officer Adam Fischer Ron Kind. Democrats will be fighting for losing the last 11 out of 12 state- and marketing consultant Jonathan to flip a U.S. Senate seat, currently wide general elections. Wichmann. Wichmann has already held by Sen. Ron Johnson, who just “We can’t take Wisconsin to new secured the endorsedof former recently announced he will be seekheights if we elect a governor from the National Security Advisor to Trump ing reelection. same, tired political class that lacks Gen. Michael Flynn. “I believe America is in peril,” the vision, ability and will to fight Sean Duffy, former U.S. wrote Johnson in an opinion piece for the future of for the Wall Street our state,” said Journal. “Much Nicholson in a as I’d like to ease statement. into a quiet retireVos had prement, I don’t feel I viously asked should.” Nicholson to Sen. Johnson is stay out of the withdrawing from race, hoping his 2016 campaign to avoid the promise not to image of messy run for reelecparty politics. tion. As far back “I think as early last year, R e b e c c a former President COURTESY OF DONKEYHOTEY/FLICKR Kleefisch is the Trump promised best situated,” Here is a preview of what canidates will be running and why at upcoming elections. his “total endorseVos said. “She ment” of Johnson. has worked the hardest. She’s been Representative from the 8th Main criticisms of Johnson surdoing this for over a year.” Congressional District in Wisconsin, round his handling of the pandemic, Although starting the race from who many expected to run after he and only 36% of Wisconsin voters behind, Nicholson is backed by was encouraged by former President approve of Johnson’s job perforRichard Uihlein, of major Illinois Trump is not showing any intention mance. As the incumbent — coupled shipping-supply and packing com- of running at this time. with the tendency of midterm elecpany Uline. Uihlein announced Early polling between only tions to favor the candidate from the in an earlier statement that “If Kleefisch and Evers showed them party that is not in the White House [Nicholson] decides to run for neck in neck, which could indicate — Johnson remains a competitive Governor, he will have my full sup- another tight fought election similar candidate for the Senate. port and commitment to win the to 2018 when Evers beat former Gov. Despite a couple of other names primary and general elections.” Scott Walker by only one percent- being floated around the Republican The major financial backing is age point. party, Johnson remains the frontrun-

ner for the Republican nomination for the Senate. Democrats on the other hand will have a wide variety of options in the Democratic primary. At the forefront of all those candidates is Wisconsin Lieutenant Gov. Mandela Barnes. At this time, his main competitor within his own party is State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski. There are at least 10 other prominent Democrats running for the nomination, but with the primary election about a half year away, it is too soon to name other strong candidates. Wisconsin’s 3rd District is drawing eyes across the nation as Republicans attempt to swing the majority in the House of Representatives. Following the retirement of Democratic incumbent Ron Kind, a few Democrats have put their name forward to run for the nomination, including Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and former appointee to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board of directors Rebecca Cooke, amongst others. The only Republican to announce their candidacy for the seat as of yet is Derrick Van Orden, who previously failed to unseat incumbent Ron Kind in 2020. The 2022 Fall Partisan Primary will be held on Aug. 9, 2022, and the 2022 Fall Election will be held on Nov. 8, 2022. You can register to vote right now, online, at www.myvote. wi.gov/en-us/, by mail, or alternatively in person by contacting your local election office.

Ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year on UW campus By Madeleine Afonso STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, Feb. 1 marked the first day of the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Water Tiger. The 15-day festival is celebrated by many Asian communities around the world. The Year of the Water Tiger predicts a year of big changes and symbolizes a strong, brave and confident energy for the months ahead. Lantern festivals, time to honor ancestors, family, friends, households and plenty of good food characterize this two-week long time of celebration. UW-Madison community members are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year at events hosted by UW student organizations from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12. “In Chinese culture the Lunar New Year is all about family and good luck,” a member of the Chinese American Student Association said in

an interview with The Daily Cardinal. “During this time families will come together to enjoy a meal together, kind of like Thanksgiving here.” The association is hosting a Lunar New Year Banquet on Feb. 12 at Union South in Varsity

Hall I & II from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Food, performances and activities to celebrate the most important holiday in Chinese culture will take place. All are invited to get together with friends, family and community members at the CHASA event.

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Lunar New Year has arrived, here are ways to celebrate across the UW campus!

The Vietnamese Student Association is hosting Tet , or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, on Feb. 6. Tet is a time for people to come together as a community with family and loved ones, share meals of Banh Chung and Banh Tet, and hope for good luck and prosperity. It is also a time for reflection and making changes in preparation for the new year. “The sense of unity pervades not only the individual households, but to the entire community. This makes us feel like we are one big family sharing the same values,” VSA President Lam Nguyen told the Cardinal. The celebration will take place on Feb. 6 at Union South in Varsity Hall III from noon to 4 p.m. There will be showcases of traditional Vietnamese performances, including the Lion Dance, Non La Dance, skit on the Banh Chung origin and tra-

ditional Tet food. As Nguyen added, the Tet traditions are also a way for younger people to learn Vietnamese values and pass them on to future generations. “For example, on the first day of the new year, we would visit our paternal family. On the second we visit our maternal family, and on the third we visit our old teachers. This routine reminds us of the important ones in our lives and how we should show appreciation for them throughout the year,” Nguyen said. Other events include Setsubun, a new years celebration for the coming of spring hosted by the Japanese Student Association on Feb. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at 312 S Park St. The Malaysian Student Association is also celebrating the Lunar New Year with food at the Multicultural Student Center on Feb. 5 from noon to 4 p.m.

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