Democrats Target GOP Incumbent on Trump Tax Breaks, Abortion

Sen. Ron Johnson‘s votes for Trump-era tax breaks and opposition to abortion rights are featured in national Democrats’ first general election ads against the Wisconsin Republican.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched a mix of TV and digital ads Tuesday, as Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes was set to formally become the Democratic nominee.

They presage a high-stakes battle for the seat at the center of the Senate majority fight. Both parties view Johnson as the most vulnerable GOP incumbent as he seeks re-election in a state Joe Biden narrowly won in 2020.

The TV ad, produced in a ...