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Wisconsin congressional candidate Alfonso open to raising voting age — Maxwell Frost | ChamberLight
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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Wisconsin House candidate Michael Alfonso said he would be open to raising the voting age to 21 while arguing that adulthood should have a consistent age standard. His campaign said he was not insisting on a particular age, and opponent Fred Clark criticized the remarks.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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People in this story 6 MA Republican House candidate whose comments addressed whether the voting age should be raised
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Representative mentioned as the youngest current member of Congress
Representative whose seat Alfonso is seeking as Tiffany runs for governor
Representative whose seat Alfonso is seeking as Tiffany runs for governor
Transportation secretary and Alfonso’s father-in-law, described as appearing at campaign events and helping him raise money
Political figure whose endorsement of Alfonso is mentioned
Democratic House candidate opposing Alfonso and criticizing his comments
Transportation secretary and Alfonso’s father-in-law, described as appearing at campaign events and helping him raise money
Political figure whose endorsement of Alfonso is mentioned
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