MEQUON, Wis. — Editor's note: This story was originally posted before a call was made in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District and has since been updated with the election's result. For the most up to date results, click here.
Brad Smith is projected to win the Democratic primary election in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District, and he is now set to face Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman in November's general election.
It took until Wednesday afternoon for the race between Amanda Bell of Pardeeville and Brad Smith of Mequon to be called, with the two candidates neck and neck overnight and into Wednesday morning.
As of Wednesday evening, the margin between the two candidates is below 500 total votes.
Democratic voters in the district said they are looking for candidates who prioritize local issues over national politics heading into the general election.
Watch: Mequon voters weigh in on Wisconsin's 6th District candidates with Democratic primary still too close to call
Ed Batt, who moved to Mequon last year, said local focus is what drives his vote. He supported Amanda Bell in Tuesday's primary.
"More people focused and community focused, definitely is what I vote for," Batt said.
On the Republican side of the ballot, six-term incumbent Glenn Grothman ran unopposed in Tuesday's primary. Supporters of Grothman expressed confidence in the incumbent regardless of which Democrat emerges from the primary.
Bob Hackett, a Mequon voter, said he believes the Democratic candidates have struggled to make their case to constituents.
"From my perspective, (Bell and Smith have been) very ineffective in getting their message out, and I thought Glenn has done a great job, and I'm here to support him," Hackett said.
Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District covers Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties, as well as much of central Wisconsin.
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