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Lothian’s chief of staff hopes to fill seat of retiring lawmaker this fall
The chief of staff for state Rep. Thomas Lothian, R-Williams Bay, will vie this fall to succeed the retiring lawmaker.
Tyler August announced his candidacy for the 32nd Assembly District Monday, a few days after Lothian announced he will not seek re-election. Lothian, in turn, announced his endorsement of August.
The district includes much of Walworth County, plus the town of Wheatland.
August, in a campaign statement, said he hopes to build on Lothian’s conservative record.
“I have had the privilege to work closely with Rep. Lothian to reduce our tax burden and eliminate unneeded regulations on our businesses,” August said. “I want to encourage businesses to come to Wisconsin, not drive them out.”
August, of Walworth, is also the chairman of the state’s 1st Congressional District Republican Party.
Two other Republicans have taken out papers to run for the seat: Adam Gibbs of Burlington and Dan Necci of Delavan.
Democrat Doug Harrod of Genoa City also has declared candidacy.
A primary will be Sept. 14. The general election is Nov. 2.
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