MONROE - Monroe Democrat John Waelti will face two-term incumbent Rep. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, in the Nov. 4 general election.
Waelti defeated Kris Wisnefske, also of Monroe, in Tuesday's Democratic Party primary, garnering about 55 percent of the vote.
In Green County, Waelti received 937 votes, about 55 percent, while Wisnefske received 740 votes, about 44 percent. In Rock County, Waelti received 144 votes to 99 for Wisnefske. In Wayne township, both candidates received four votes. In the Village of South Wayne, Wisnefske received 10 votes to five for Waelti.
Waelti congratulated Wisnefske for her effort in the campaign and said he has a lot of respect for her.
"She's an articulate spokesperson for health care and I welcome her advice," he said.
Waelti said the election results gave him a good feeling but also gave him a sense of responsibility.
"This election is going to be about issues," Waelti said. "Brett and I have a lot of respect for each other, but we have differences of opinion. We all have the same goal to do what's best, but we have different ideas of how to get there."
For the next couple of months, Waelti plans to meet with voters and listen to their advice and concerns.
"That's what I enjoy. Meeting and talking to people," he said.
Wisnefske said she was thankful for the opportunity to run in the primary. This was the first time she has sought elected office.
"I had a lot of support and it was a good experience," she said. "I was able to listen to people. The focus for me was that working families are struggling."
Davis called both Waelti and Wisnefske to congratulate them and thank them for running.
"Anyone who runs for public office deserves to be thanked," he said.
Davis, who was unopposed in the Republican primary, said he's looking forward to the general campaign.
"There are important issues such as economic development and lowering health care costs," he said.
With only one contested race in Green County, about 12.5 percent of all registered voters turned out in Tuesday's primary.
Waelti defeated Kris Wisnefske, also of Monroe, in Tuesday's Democratic Party primary, garnering about 55 percent of the vote.
In Green County, Waelti received 937 votes, about 55 percent, while Wisnefske received 740 votes, about 44 percent. In Rock County, Waelti received 144 votes to 99 for Wisnefske. In Wayne township, both candidates received four votes. In the Village of South Wayne, Wisnefske received 10 votes to five for Waelti.
Waelti congratulated Wisnefske for her effort in the campaign and said he has a lot of respect for her.
"She's an articulate spokesperson for health care and I welcome her advice," he said.
Waelti said the election results gave him a good feeling but also gave him a sense of responsibility.
"This election is going to be about issues," Waelti said. "Brett and I have a lot of respect for each other, but we have differences of opinion. We all have the same goal to do what's best, but we have different ideas of how to get there."
For the next couple of months, Waelti plans to meet with voters and listen to their advice and concerns.
"That's what I enjoy. Meeting and talking to people," he said.
Wisnefske said she was thankful for the opportunity to run in the primary. This was the first time she has sought elected office.
"I had a lot of support and it was a good experience," she said. "I was able to listen to people. The focus for me was that working families are struggling."
Davis called both Waelti and Wisnefske to congratulate them and thank them for running.
"Anyone who runs for public office deserves to be thanked," he said.
Davis, who was unopposed in the Republican primary, said he's looking forward to the general campaign.
"There are important issues such as economic development and lowering health care costs," he said.
With only one contested race in Green County, about 12.5 percent of all registered voters turned out in Tuesday's primary.