How Milwaukee Candidate Ismael Luna’s Own Background Inspires Him To Help Others

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That’s what happened to Ismael Luna, who — after being asked by Milwaukee alderperson and candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State JoCasta Zamarripa — decided to run for Wisconsin Assembly District 8. Luna’s primary is coming up on Aug. 11, and he’s doing all that he can to prepare. “They belong to the people of District 8, making sure that I’m having meaningful conversations, and also attending events in the community. Courtesy of Ismael LunaAs a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Luna views this aspect of his identity as another strength of his as a candidate. “I’m the right candidate for District 8 because I’m tired of politicians forgetting about the people they have to represent,” he says.