Former President Donald Trump secured an endorsement win in Wisconsin on Tuesday when Tim Michels beat GOP establishment candidate Rebecca Kleefisch in the Republican primary for governor.
Mr. Michels, a construction company owner, had garnered 47.1% of the vote, with about 80% of the vote counted. Ms. Kleefisch, the former lieutenant governor, trailed with 42.6%. A third candidate, Timothy Ramthun, picked up 5.7%.
Mr. Michels faces incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who was not challenged in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
The race between Mr. Michels and Ms. Kleefisch was seen as a face-off between Mr. Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.