Friday, May 21, 2010
11:07 AM
Molepske won't run for Congress; 7th CD Dem field appears cleared for Lassa
State Rep. Louis Molepske, D-Stevens Point, announced this morning that he will not run in the Dem primary for the vacant 7th CD, further clearing the field for state Sen. Julie Lassa.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, announced May 5 he would not seek re-election, and Lassa, of Stevens Point, jumped into the race the following week.