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A Race For Wisconsin's 4th District? You may remember that in January Congressman Jerry Kleczka decided not to run for his 11th term. He's a staunch liberal Democrat who has represented Wisconsin's 4th district for the last 20 years. The 4th District consists of the city of Milwaukee and a few of the suburbs. It was widely believed by most, including me, that this seat is a solid Democratic seat, but that belief may be unfounded. The Republican candidate who is running for this seat is Corey Hoze. He is a lifetime Milwaukee resident who has worked both in government...

Kleczka won't run again Decision certain to create election free-for-all By DAVE UMHOEFER dumhoefer@journalsentinel.com Posted: Jan. 24, 2004 Just shy of 20 years on the job, Milwaukee congressman Jerry Kleczka is contacting friends today with a stunning message: He's calling it quits at year's end. Calling It A Career Photo/Jack Orton You can go out feet first, and that's not my desire, or you can say, 'I think we've served with distinction, and this is the time to go home and seek a new challenge.' - Rep. Jerry Kleczka, on his decision Photo/File Rep. Jerry Kleczka (D-Wis.) holds his sheltie,...

Just shy of 20 years on the job, Milwaukee congressman Jerry Kleczka is contacting friends today with a stunning message: He's calling it quits at year's end. The 10-term House Democrat, a born-and-bred south-sider who observers believed had a lifetime lock on the 4th District, will not seek re-election this fall, he told the Journal Sentinel. The surprise announcement leaves the seat open for only the third time since 1948 and seems certain to set off an election free-for-all with a broad ripple effect across the local political landscape. A primary in the 4th District is only eight months away...