WAUSAU - The two candidates in the 7th Congressional District race received endorsements this week from high-profile members of their own party.

Tricia Zunker, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, was endorsed by former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday.

Days earlier, President Donald Trump endorsed Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany for the seat.

Zunker is among the first wave of candidates endorsed by Warren's group, Warren Democrats, according to a news release.

"I am proud to endorse Tricia Zunker in her campaign for Congress because of her steadfast commitment to public service," Warren said in the release. "Tricia has the vision and courage Wisconsinites deserve during this time of crisis."

Zunker serves as president of the Wausau School Board and as an associate justice for the Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court. She currently works as a law professor, teaching remotely.

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Warren's endorsement came days after Trump endorsed Tiffany for the 7th District seat.

Trump tweeted his endorsement of Tiffany on Monday: "We need Tom in Congress to help us Make America Great Again! He will Fight for Small Business, supports our Incredible Farmers, Loves our Military and our Vets," the president's tweet reads.

"Thank you, Mr. President! I promise that I will be an ally alongside you in the fight for our country," Tiffany tweeted in response.

The special election for the 7th Congressional District seat is slated for May 12.

The election is to succeed from Rep. Sean Duffy, who retired from Congress in September, before his term expired, citing family reasons.

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