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Pete Karas

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Pete Karas

Wisconsin Green Party

Retired music venue owner

Who is Pete Karas?

Former Racine city council member; retired music venue owner; running to break the two-party lock

Where does Pete Karas stand on the issues?

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Karas said Wisconsin should adopt ranked choice voting and described the two-party system as a failure. He also criticized what he characterized as undemocratic behavior by Democrats regarding ballot access.

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Top reported contributors

  • Jane Karas (Racine)$7,500
  • Justin Beth (Portland)$500
  • Pete Karas (Muskego)$260
  • Michael James White (Min54644doro)$250
  • Beau Forte (West Milford)$100
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  • Bill Breihan (Milwaukee)$100
  • Pete karas (Muskego)$10

Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use

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