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Kristin Lyerly: “We have eight Democrats vying for that nomination [for…”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Published | Video Starts at 02:21

Back in July, Governor Tony Evers, America's favorite grandpa, announced that he will not seek a third term. And within 24 hours, the floodgates opened. Right now, We have eight Democrats vying for that nomination [for governor]. Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez was the first out of the gate. State Senator Kelda Royes from Madison, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Rep. Francesca Hong, former State Rep. Brett Halsey, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes just declared. (02:21–02:26)

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