All eyes on Wisconsin for presidential candidates as April 5th election approaches

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's presidential primary is on April 5th, and thus, the presidential candidates have turned their attention to Wisconsin. On Monday, March 21st, supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton encouraged people in Milwaukee to vote early, and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich previewed his planned stop in the Badger State on Wednesday, March 23rd in Wauwatosa.

"I`ll be around. You can count on it," Kasich said.

The Ohio governor said he will make multiple trips to Wisconsin before April 5th, and he said he would like Governor Scott Walker's endorsement.

"I don`t know what he`s going to do. I have great admiration for him. Hopefully we`ll get it, but whatever happens, he`s a terrific guy and a great governor," Kasich said.

Governor Walker hasn't decided whether to endorse before the GOP primary, according to a spokesman.

Kasich is somewhat of a long shot for president. The Marquette University Law School poll, released on February 25th showed Kasich in fourth place -- and that was before Marco Rubio and Ben Carson dropped out of the race.

Ted Cruz supporters are dismissive of Kasich's chances.

"You're basically voting for Donald Trump if you vote for Kasich, because he can't win," Senator Duey Stroebel said.

"Nobody`s going to have enough votes. Cruz isn`t going to have enough delegate votes. Neither is Trump. So we`re going to go to a convention," Kasich said.

Democrats are also focused on Wisconsin ahead of the April 5th primary.

Early voting started in Wisconsin on Monday, March 21st.

In downtown Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and other Hillary Clinton supporters encouraged people to show up.

"We`re hopeful that since the presidential race on both sides is still very volatile, that`ll encourage our citizens to come and vote," Moore said.

Hillary Clinton issued this statement to mark the first day of early voting in Wisconsin:

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wants to win Wisconsin after losing five states during Super Tuesday 3 on March 15th.

Moore said she will attend Chelsea Clinton's events in Wisconsin on Thursday, March 24th -- but she had positive things to say about Sanders too.

"I think Bernie`s message is great, and I look forward to him coming to town as well," Moore said.

Details on Chelsea Clinton's events in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Madison on Thursday are as follows:

Officials with Sanders' campaign expect he'll be in Wisconsin at least once before April 5th.

FOX6 News is told Ted Cruz will stop in Wisconsin on April 1st. He has an event scheduled at Serb Hall in Milwaukee. Details are as follows:

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have not yet announced plans to visit Wisconsin.