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House Speaker Paul Ryan Easily Defeats Challenger Paul Nehlan in Primary

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, at a press conference during the Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. (Photo: AP)
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, at a press conference during the Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. (Photo: AP)

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, at a press conference during the Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. (Photo: AP)

House Speaker Paul Ryan will easily defeat challenger Paul Nehlen in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. With 46.90% of precincts reporting, Speaker Ryan led with 84% of the vote to 16% for Nehlen, who tried to capitalize on the top elected Republican’s feud with the party’s nominee, Donald J. Trump.

However, despite their differences, Mr. Trump endorsed Speaker Ryan last week over the insurgent candidate, who actually began to out-raise the speaker in the final month. At some point, Mr. Ryan clearly saw himself at least somewhat vulnerable, as he began to flood his district with mailers claiming he would support Mr. Trump’s immigration plan.

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Led by R. D. Baris, the People's Pundit, the PPD Elections Staff conducts polling and covers news about latest polls, election results and election data.

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