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2026 Wisconsin Election Coverage | Action Needed | Activism | Analysis | Announcements | Information | Legislation | Legislators | Public Awareness | Wisconsin Marijuana

2026 Marijuana Legalization Bill Co-Sponsorship Analysis
ByJay Selthofner February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Wisconsin Democrats have drawn a clear line heading into the 2026 election cycle — and they are unified! The 2026 cannabis legalization proposal (Wisconsin Senate Bill 1045) launched with overwhelming Democratic support. In the Senate, 14 out of 15 Democratic Senators signed on as co-sponsors. The lone holdout? Veteran Senator Bob Wirch, who declined to…

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2022 Election Coverage | Press Releases

Support Governor Evers including marijuana legalization in upcoming state budget
By2022 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 15, 2022September 26, 2022

Governor Evers is keeping on his promise and doing everything he can for the legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin. We need to support Governor Evers including marijuana legalization in the upcoming state budget. Get ready to help Keep Bud in the Budget during the public hearing process again this spring when Governor Evers is re-elected….

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Rep. Swearingen chairs committee that killed legalization
ByJay Selthofner February 14, 2022March 27, 2022

The last time we had a public hearing on marijuana reform in the in Wisconsin was back in 2009. We all know it is high time Wisconsin legalizes cannabis for responsible adults and we are sick of waiting. But to not even hold a public hearing on the bills seems cruel and unusual punishment. Republican…

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Senator Brad Pffaf co-sponsors legalization bill
ByJay Selthofner January 27, 2022March 27, 2022

Back in September, 2021 my article entitled Senate Bill 545 Adult Use Legislation Co-Sponsorship Analysis made note that for the first time in the history of Wisconsin legislation, a majority of the Democratic Senate has signed onto the bill as either an author or co-sponsor. This was largely due to Senator Minority Leader Janet Bewley…

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Republicans present legalization bill, choose wrong plant
ByJay Selthofner October 19, 2021October 20, 2021

Republicans present legalization bill Wisconsin Republicans present legalization bill, but choose the wrong plant. 2021 started off with Republicans submitting Assembly Bill 130 / Senate Bill 164 which would have decriminalized simple marijuana possession at the state level to $100. Of course, everything marijuana reform related was gutted from the budget again this session. Senate…

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Pfaff and Doyle want your vote, but are MIA on legalization
ByJay Selthofner October 5, 2021November 4, 2021

Congressman Ron Kind (D) retires and who jumps into the primary race right away asking for your votes? Incumbents who are missing in action as elected officials. Right behind them is a former law maker with a poor record of co-sponsoring cannabis reform bills. Who am I talking about? The possible contender list will grow,…

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Wood County For Legalization, call out for local activism
ByJay Selthofner November 25, 2020

I would encourage any of my readers in Wood County, Wisconsin to pay attention. All politics are local and grassroots activism at the local level can help turn a whole state green. As the great state of Wisconsin hesitates to move forward, cannabis activists are taking our mission of decriminalization, lowering the fines for possession…

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Wisconsin State Senate Candidates Supporting Legalization of Marijuana
By2020ElectionCoverage October 31, 2020

Unlike the State Assembly with 99 seats with all seats up for election every two years, the Wisconsin State Senate has 33 Seats and only half of them are up for election every four years. This election cycle for 2020, the “even” numbered Senate seats (16 of them in total) are up for election, but…

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2020 Democrat STATE ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES SUPPORTING LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
By2020ElectionCoverage October 30, 2020

Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Kim Jensen (D – WI) Assembly District (AD) 1 Emily Voight (D – WI) AD 3 Kathy Hinkfuss (D – WI) AD 4 Richard Sarnwick (D – WI) AD 6 Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D – WI) AD 8 David Bowen (D – WI) AD 10 – Incumbent Dora…

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2020 Republican State Assembly Candidates Supporting Legalization of Marijuana
By2020ElectionCoverage October 30, 2020

Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Shae Sortwell (R – WI) Assembly District 2 Incumbent. Angel Sanchez (R – WI) AD 8 Orlando Owens (R – WI) AD 11 Abie Eisenbach (R – WI) AD 17 Helmut Fritz (R – WI) AD 19 Clint Moses (R – WI) AD 29 Beth Drew (R…

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Round Table Discussion in West Allis – Marijuana Legalization
ByJay Selthofner February 21, 2020

Tom Palzewicz for Congress is competing for the 5th Congressional District against long time marijuana hater Scott Fitzgerald. Join Tom Palzewicz for Congress and a panel to discuss what medical and recreational marijuana legalization would mean to Wisconsin. Tuesday Feb 25th 6pm-8p, at West Allis Public Library Special Guests:Representative Melissa Sargent, Assembly District 48Margaret “Maggie”…

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Senator Stroebel: “Decriminalization is Legalization”
ByJay Selthofner February 22, 2019

HERE AND NOW Stroebel: “Decriminalization is Legalization” Clip: Season 1700 Episode 1733 | 5m Republicans have voiced opposition to the governor’s plan to decriminalize marijuana. Sen. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, says there are enough issues with substance abuse in Wisconsin now, and does not want to see marijuana decriminalized. He discusses his opposition to CBD oil,…

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Thiesfeldt opposes legalization, wants FDA approved medical marijuana
ByJay Selthofner October 6, 2018

Candidates Kevin Booth (D) and Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R), at an Oct. 3 forum, give their views on legalization of cannabis in Wisconsin. Thiesfeldt: There is a federal prohibition on marijuana. I am supportive of legitimate, regulated medical use of marijuana and voted for CBD oil because I believe it has therapeutic use. I would support medical…

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Sen Bewley, Rep Quinn and Rep Milroy Weigh In On Marijuana Legalization
ByJay Selthofner November 19, 2017

Several states and the District of Columbia have adopted expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. DrydenWire.com reached out to area lawmakers that are the representatives for the bulk of our viewers to get their thoughts on legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin. Senator Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) representing Senate District 25, Representative Romaine Quinn (R -Rice Lake) representing Assembly District 75, and Representative Nick Milory (D…

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AG Candidate Eric Toney (R) on marijuana in 2026
ByJay Selthofner January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Wisconsin Attorney General candidate Eric Toney joins DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden for a live, unscripted conversation on DrydenWire Live. Craig Sutherland, owner of Sutherland CBD and advisory council member of the newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Cannabis Reform (WCCR) , was able to participate on the live chat and insert a cannabis question. Thank you…

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Sen. Rob Hutton Won’t Seek Reelection, Vining (D) and Roberts (R) Announce
ByJay Selthofner January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Republican State Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) announced this week that he will not seek reelection in 2026, opening up what is widely viewed as one of the most competitive State Senate races in Wisconsin this cycle. (49.7% DEM, 48.7% GOP and 1% OTHER) Hutton represents Senate District 5, a suburban Milwaukee district that has shown increasing Democratic strength in recent…

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Public Hearing Jan 8, 2026 for SB 682
ByJay Selthofner January 7, 2026January 8, 2026

Showdown Begins in Wisconsin Legislature as Competing Hemp Bills Head Toward Public Hearings MADISON, WI — A key public hearing has now been scheduled in the Wisconsin State Senate for Senate Bill 682, the Testin/Kurtz hemp regulation bill. The hearing will take place January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with three other bills slated to be heard in committee…

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Democrats hemp regulation bill faces certain death in Committee chaired by Senator Kapenga
ByJay Selthofner January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Earlier this year came the most unexpected development: Kapenga was removed from Senate leadership, voted out, replaced by Senator Mary Felzkowski—someone widely known and respected for supporting cannabis reform. For years, Senator Chris Kapenga has been one of the loudest and most persistent opponents of cannabis reform in Wisconsin. Every session, every news cycle, every…

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AB 747 (SB 682) Comes in Assembly Committee HOT, Committee Analysis spells trouble
ByJay Selthofner December 7, 2025January 3, 2026

Rob Swearingen and the New Hemp Bill Rep. Swearingen has had many chances to be a team player and instead of giving some love to his colleagues and a bill that could actually pass, he still is pitching his bill, The Three Tier bill, and is now being labeled the “The Wisco Mitch“. No doubt a word…

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SB 682 / AB 747 Co-sponsorship analysis and committee assignment
ByJay Selthofner December 7, 2025January 21, 2026

Let’s start with AB 606 / SB 681 as a review. The “Three Tier Bill“ a hemp Regulation bill labeled as “A Bad Deal for Farmers, Small Businesses, and Consumers” Assembly Bill 606 and was introduced on October 29th, 2025 and Introduced by Representatives Swearingen, Brooks, Novak, Steffen, Wittke, Snyder, Moses, Mursau, Summerfield, Dallman, Donovan, B. Jacobson, Kaufert, Nedweski, Penterman, Tucker and Tusler;cosponsored by Senators Wimberger, Pfaff (D), James and Tomczyk In the Assembly, the bill author, Rob…

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Rep Swearingen is stuck on his bill, the Three Tier Systm
ByJay Selthofner December 7, 2025December 7, 2025

Rob Swearingen and the New Hemp Bill Rep. Swearingen has had many chances to be a team player and instead of giving some love to his colleagues and a bill that could actually pass, he still is pitching his bill and is now being labeled the “The Wisco Mitch“. No doubt a word play influenced…

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Madison’s Tough New THC Rules Come as Federal Crackdown Looms
ByJay Selthofner November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Just as hemp-derived THC businesses in Madison reel from a federal ban taking effect in November 2026, the City Council is poised to approve even more restrictive local rules at the next council meeting November 25th. These include raising the purchase age to 21, requiring THC-infused drinks to be sold from coolers rather than on…

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2026 Wisconsin Election Coverage | Action Needed | Announcements | Get Involved | Help Needed | Help Wanted | Ideas | Legislators | News | Organizations | Politics | Polling Data | Polls | Press Releases | Public Awareness | Responses Needed | Wisconsin Cannabis Caucus

Help select the potential leaders of The Wisconsin Cannabis Caucus
ByJay Selthofner November 21, 2025January 29, 2026

Wisconsin Elected Officials 2025-26 Wisconsin State Senate Republican Senators 1 Julian Bradley (New Berlin) – Bradley comes out against recreational marijuana, but understands people turn to marijuana for medicinal purposes, his concern is he wants to insure it goes through the same process that any drug would before it is legalized for medicinal purposes and…

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Will Rep. Clint Moses Actually Hold a Public Hearing on the GOP Medical Marijuana Bill?
ByJay Selthofner October 29, 2025November 16, 2025

In Wisconsin, legislative momentum often comes with caveats. For advocates of medical cannabis reform, the question is: Will Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) step up and convene a meaningful public hearing on the Republican medical-marijuana proposal — or will the process stall or be managed in a way that minimizes transparency and input? Here’s a consultant’s…

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Republicans Sitting Out Medical Cannabis Reform While Democrats Extend the Hand
ByJay Selthofner October 25, 2025November 16, 2025

Despite overwhelming public support and bipartisan flashes of cooperation, Wisconsin’s Republicans continue to stymie meaningful progress on medical-marijuana reform. Their reluctance to genuinely engage with Democrats — and their hesitation even to form a bipartisan cannabis caucus — is preventing the state from catching up to the many jurisdictions that have already moved on these…

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Oppose Three-Tier System Regulation of Hemp Bill
ByJay Selthofner October 24, 2025January 13, 2026

Wisconsin’s New “Hemp Regulation” Bill: A Bad Deal for Farmers, Small Businesses, and Consumers Republican lawmakers Representatives Swearingen, Brooks, Novak, Steffen, Wittke, Snyder, Moses, Mursau, and Summerfield along with Senators Wimberger and James and Democratic Senator Brad Pfaff have introduced LRB-4863/1, a so-called “hemp regulation” bill that would overhaul Wisconsin’s hemp industry — but not in…

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SB 499 / AB 503 Ban Hemp Bill sent to committee to die
ByJay Selthofner October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

A bunch of Republican lawmakers are pushing forward with their attack on Wisconsin’s hemp industry by attempting to change the very definition of hemp itself. The bill is designed to bring intoxicating hemp-derived products under the heavy hand of prohibitionist control, recently went through circulation for co-sponsorship—and it picked up even more baggage along the…

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Cannabis Profiles: US Senator John Barrasso (R – WY)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner March 14, 2025July 29, 2025

John Barrasso Ascends to Senate Leadership: A Career of Conservative Advocacy U.S. Senator John Barrasso, a steadfast Republican from Wyoming, recently achieved a career milestone by being elected Senate Majority Whip. This powerful role, second in Senate Republican leadership, solidifies Barrasso’s influence in shaping the party’s legislative agenda. Replacing Senator John Thune, who stepped into…

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Will Wisconsin allow new smoking establishments in the future?
ByJay Selthofner February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Bridging Cigar Lounges and Cannabis Reform in Wisconsin: Challenges and Opportunities Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 451 (AB 451 2023-24)), introduced by Representative Nate Gustafson and supported by bipartisan co-sponsors, seeks to open the door for new cigar lounges after more than a decade of restrictions. The current law limits cigar lounges to businesses established before 2009,…

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A Year in Review – 2024
ByJay Selthofner January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

Reflecting on 2024: A Pivotal Year for Wisconsin As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the events, achievements, and challenges that defined 2024 in Wisconsin. From political shifts to cultural milestones, this year brought a whirlwind of activity that shaped the state’s identity and future. Whether it was legislative actions,…

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2025-26 Democratic Senate Leadership Elected
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner November 23, 2024November 16, 2025

As the Wisconsin State Senate prepares for the upcoming legislative session, Senator Dianne Hesselbein is set to once again lead the Senate Democrats, reaffirming her role as a central figure in the caucus’s strategy and vision for the state. Initially elected to this leadership position in December 2023, Hesselbein succeeded Senator Melissa Agard, who transitioned…

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2025-26 Democratic Assembly Leadership Elected
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner November 21, 2024November 16, 2025

The Assembly Democrats made significant gains in the 2024 election, securing 10 additional seats and increasing their caucus to 45 members out of the 99 seats in the Assembly for the 2025-26 legislative session. This marks a noteworthy shift in the balance of power and provides Democrats with greater leverage as they prepare for the…

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2025-26 Republican Assembly Leadership Elected
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner November 21, 2024November 16, 2025

Assistant Majority Leader Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), who served during the 2023-24 legislative session, chose not to seek re-election in 2024, leaving a notable vacancy in the Assembly Republican leadership. Plumer was among the few Republicans who openly supported reforming Wisconsin’s cannabis laws, making his departure significant for advocates of cannabis policy change. There were rumors…

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Cannabis Profiles: US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R)
ByPress Release November 18, 2024July 29, 2025

With Capito’s opposition to cannabis reform and her recent elevation to a key leadership role, the path forward for federal cannabis legalization could become increasingly difficult. This potential roadblock comes despite President-elect Donald Trump’s earlier remarks, which seemed to signal support for federal legalization. The interplay between Capito’s influence and Trump’s comments underscores the complex…

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Cannabis Profiles: US Senator John Thune (R)
ByPress Release November 17, 2024July 29, 2025

With Thune’s long-standing opposition to cannabis reform and his recent elevation to a key leadership role, the path forward for federal cannabis legalization could become increasingly difficult. This potential roadblock comes despite President-elect Donald Trump’s earlier remarks, which seemed to signal support for federal legalization. The interplay between Thune’s influence and Trump’s comments underscores the…

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Potential Outlooks for the Senate in 2025
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner November 3, 2024November 22, 2024

The maps changed and redistricting happened, the “political experts” crunching the voting data from the past have labeled the 8th, 14th, 18th, 30th and 32nd Senate Districts as ‘competitive’ in the overall Senate races in 2024. In my analysis of the potential outcomes I have only listed the Senate 8 and 14 as close races. Both…

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Potential Outlooks for the Assembly in 2025
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner November 1, 2024November 22, 2024

W.I.P. or Work in Progress. Not all candidates expected to win have a public stance on cannabis, so for factors of these potential outlooks I took silence as indicator of not supporting marijuana legalization or medical cannabis. I think the Democrats are all but assured 42 seats in the Assembly; all of those seats but…

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Educate your candidates about laced cannabis
ByJay Selthofner October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

It is election time and close to Halloween politicians say scary things about laced marijuana and try to trick you. I wrote an article awhile back entitled Misinformation about marijuana in Halloween candy in which we uncovered the real danger is not pot in your kids candy. It is being struck by a motor vehicle…

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AD 31: August (R) vs Henderson (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 27, 2024

The 31st Assembly district is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises much of central and southern Walworth County along with part of southeast Rock County. It includes the cities of Delavan and Elkhorn, and the villages of Clinton, Darien, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Sharon, and Williams Bay. It also contains Geneva National Golf Club and most…

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Top Ten Assembly Races in 2024
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 27, 2024November 17, 2024

I think the Democrats are all but assured 42 seats in the Assembly; all of those candidates but 2 (two) have expressed support for legalization of adult use cannabis for Wisconsin. I think the Republicans are all but assured 47 seats in the Assembly; all too many of these candidates have already said NO to…

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AD 75: Duke Tucker (R) vs Jane Kleiss (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 26, 2024

Republican Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) represented Polk County and parts of Burnett and St. Croix Counties. Magnafici announced her decision to retire from the Wisconsin State Assembly. The district she represented did slightly adjust under the new maps. She went from representing Assembly District 28 to living in Assembly District 75. This new assembly district 75…

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AD 73: Angela Stroud (D) vs Frank Kostka (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 26, 2024

The 73rd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern Douglas County, northern Bayfield County, and northern Ashland County. It includes the cities of Superior, Ashland, Bayfield, and Washburn, and the villages of Oliver and Poplar. The district also contains the Bad River and Red…

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AD 77: Renuka Mayadev (D) is Unopposed
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 25, 2024

The 77th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is contained entirely within central Dane County. It includes the village of Shorewood Hills, the western portion of downtown and the near west neighborhoods of the city of Madison. The district contains all of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and Edgewood College,…

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AD 21: Jessie Rodriguez (R) vs David Marstellar (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 25, 2024November 17, 2024

Assembly District 21 is now occupied by Republican Jessie Rodriguez from Oak Creek. The district will change slightly under the new maps by loosing South Milwaukee and gaining the Garden District, which makes this district much more competitive now. Will the Democrats carry this district by 6% like some experts think? Some more conservative projections…

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AD 30: Zimmerman (R) vs Page (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 25, 2024November 17, 2024

What about Assembly District 30 Update: After the primary elections the forecast for this district changed to Tilt Republican. Republican Shannon Zimmerman from River Falls won the 2022 election by 58% and the 2020 election by 56% of the vote. The new district maps for Assembly 30 changed, but does it matter? The district does…

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AD 61: LuAnn Bird (D) vs Bob Donovan (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 22, 2024November 17, 2024

Clicking on the maps it looks like the old Assembly District 84 morphs into the 61st Assembly District with some slight changes in district lines. Republican Bob Donovan currently holds the title of Representative of the 84th District, but under the new maps he does not live in the new 61st Assembly District and Donovan…

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AD 92: Clint Moses (R) vs Joe Plouff (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 21, 2024November 17, 2024

District 92 will be the new home to Rep. Clint Moses (R) under the redistricting maps for the 2024 general election as he is drawn into the district. Some political map experts give this district a small half point percentage to the GOP candidate, which really makes this a toss up district. While other election…

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AD 42: McCarville (D) vs Witherspoon (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 17, 2024

The Assembly District 42 has changed and will most likely go from red to blue, chasing off a GOP incumbent or two. Ballotpedia has the comparison maps of AD 42 if you care. The 42nd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of the southern half of Columbia County…

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AD 58: Rick Gundrum (R) vs Deb Anderson (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 15, 2024

The 58th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central and eastern Washington County, including the villages of Jackson, Newburg, and Slinger, and most of the city of West Bend. It also contains the West Bend Municipal Airport and the Jackson Marsh State Natural Area. Republican Rick Gundrum…

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AD 50: Jenna Jacobson (D) vs Richard Johnson (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 13, 2024

The 50th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Green County, and parts of southwest Dane County including the southwestern exurban areas outside of Madison. It includes the cities of Brodhead and Monroe, and the villages of Albany, Belleville, Brooklyn, Browntown, Monticello, New Glarus, and Oregon. The district…

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AD 74: Chanz Green (R) vs Jeanne Bruce (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 13, 2024

The 74th Assembly district is located in northwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn counties, along with most of Ashland County, the southern half of Bayfield County, the southern half of Douglas County, and part of northeast Burnett County. It includes the cities of Hayward, Hurley, Mellen, Montreal, Shell Lake, and…

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Thank you candidates and sponsors for the Oct 5th Event
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 13, 2024

On Oct 5th, 2024, in the sleepy little town of Grand Chute, 12 candidates from three different political parties spoke at the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network Pizza, Pot and Politics Event. The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network also presented Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D) the 2024 Cannabis Legalization Leader Award during the event. The speeches from these candidates…

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AD 34: Rob Swearingen (R) vs Dennis Nitzel (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 12, 2024

The 34th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in northern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Vilas County and most of Oneida County. It contains the cities of Rhinelander and Eagle River and most of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. It also contains parts of the Nicolet National Forest, including the Blackjack Springs Wilderness. Going…

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AD 35: Callahan (R) vs McCrank (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 12, 2024

The 35th Assembly district of is located in northern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Lincoln and Langlade counties, and parts of northern Oconto County, northwest Shawano County, southern Oneida County, and northern Marathon County. It includes the cities of Antigo, Merrill, and Tomahawk, and the villages of Aniwa, Eland, Maine, Mattoon, and White Lake….

Read More AD 35: Callahan (R) vs McCrank (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Democrats | Milwaukee County | News

AD 12: Russell Goodwin (D) vs Deanna Alexander (I)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 12, 2024

The 12th Assembly district is located in southeast Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within northwest Milwaukee County. It comprises much of the far north of the city of Milwaukee as well as part of northern Wauwatosa and western Brown Deer. The district also includes most of the former town of Granville, Dretzka Park, and…

Read More AD 12: Russell Goodwin (D) vs Deanna Alexander (I)
2024 Election Coverage | Democrats | Milwaukee County | News

AD 5: Karen Kirsch (D) vs Lee Whiting (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 10, 2024

Wisconsin Assembly District 7 includes parts of Milwaukee, West Allis and Greenfield. According to WisPolitics, Democrat Daniel Riemer and Republican Bob Donovan were drawn into the district under new legislative maps. Riemer is not running. Donovan (opposed to reform) is running in a highly competitive assembly race in the 61st District against Democrat Luann Bird. The…

Read More AD 5: Karen Kirsch (D) vs Lee Whiting (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | La Crosse County | News | Trempealeau County | Wisconsin Counties

AD 94: Incumbent Doyle (D) vs Huebsch (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 8, 2024November 17, 2024

The 94th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern La Crosse County and southeast Trempealeau County. It includes the cities of Galesville and Onalaska, and the villages of Ettrick, Holmen, and West Salem, along with part of the north side of the city of La Crosse. The…

Read More AD 94: Incumbent Doyle (D) vs Huebsch (R)
2024 Election Coverage | Activist Actions | Announcements | Awards | Democrats | Leadership | Lee Snodgrass | News | Outagamie County | Public Relations

Rep. Snodgrass receives Cannabis Legislation Leader Award
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 7, 2024

On Oct 5th, 2024 The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network presented Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D) the 2024 Cannabis Legalization Leader Award. The award was presented to Rep. Lee Snodgrass during the Pizza, Pot and Politics event held in Appleton that same day. Snodgrass is the current Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. She was first elected to Assembly…

Read More Rep. Snodgrass receives Cannabis Legislation Leader Award
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Dunn County | Eau Claire County | Primary Battle | Trempealeau County

AD 93: Christian Phelps (D) vs James Rolbiecki (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 6, 2024November 17, 2024

A competitive Assembly District race, but likely Democrat says the analysis I read. Wispolitics.com said that the dynamics of the race that Republican Incumbent Warren Petryk was drawn into this district. Petryk was first elected in 2010 and decided to retire rather than face a defeat. This retirement dealt a blow to GOP hopes of…

Read More AD 93: Christian Phelps (D) vs James Rolbiecki (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | La Crosse County | Monroe County | News

AD 95: Incumbent Billings (D) vs Schnitzler (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 6, 2024

The 95th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central and eastern La Crosse County and western Monroe County. It includes the city of Sparta and much of the city of La Crosse, along with the villages of Bangor, Cashton, Melvina, Norwalk, and Rockland. The district includes the…

Read More AD 95: Incumbent Billings (D) vs Schnitzler (R)
2024 Election Coverage | La Crosse County | News | Primary Battle | Vernon County

AD 96: Oldenberg (R) vs Johnson
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 6, 2024

The new district boundaries of Assembly District 96 technically make it a competitive district, but it will likely be a Democrat district in the end. A primary battle between two Democrats decided who will potentially get to de-thrown Republican Incumbent Loren Oldenberg. The 96th Assembly district is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises all…

Read More AD 96: Oldenberg (R) vs Johnson
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Brown County | News

AD 89: Ryan Spaude (D) vs Patrick Buckley (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 6, 2024

The 89th Assembly district is located in Northeastern Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within central Brown County. It includes the village of Ashwaubenon and much of the west side of the city of Green Bay. The district contains Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. I know it is hard to keep track…

Read More AD 89: Ryan Spaude (D) vs Patrick Buckley (R)
2024 Election Coverage | Dane County | Democrats | Dodge County | News

AD 48: Andrew Hysell (D) vs Lisa Rubrich (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 4, 2024

The 48th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises northeastern suburban and exurban areas of the Madison area within northeast Dane County and the towns of Elba and Portland in southwest Dodge County. It includes the city of Sun Prairie, and parts of the city of Madison including the Ridgewood,…

Read More AD 48: Andrew Hysell (D) vs Lisa Rubrich (R)
2024 Election Coverage | News | Waukesha County

AD 15: Adam Neylon (R) vs Sarah Harrison (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 3, 2024

The 15th Assembly District is located in southeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Waukesha County. It contains all of the city of Pewaukee, and the village of Pewaukee, along with most of the city of Brookfield, and part of the city of Waukesha. The district also contains Waukesha County Technical College, Brookfield Square…

Read More AD 15: Adam Neylon (R) vs Sarah Harrison (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Fond du Lac County | Manitowoc County | Republicans | Sheboygan County

AD 27: Lindee Brill (R) vs Kay Ladson (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner October 3, 2024

The 27th Assembly District is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises much of Sheboygan County and parts of southeast Manitowoc County and northeast Fond du Lac County. It includes the cities of Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, and Kiel, and the villages of Oostburg, Elkhart Lake, Howards Grove, and Kohler and Greenbush, Cascade, St. Cloud, Malone,…

Read More AD 27: Lindee Brill (R) vs Kay Ladson (D)
2024 Election Coverage | News | Outagamie County

AD 52: Incumbent Lee Snodgrass (D) vs Chad Cooke (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 29, 2024

The 52nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of southern Outagamie County, including most of the city of Appleton. The district also contains the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, the Fox Cities Stadium, the Appleton campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, Lawrence University, the Fox River Paper…

Read More AD 52: Incumbent Lee Snodgrass (D) vs Chad Cooke (R)
2024 Election Coverage | Brown County | Manitowoc County | News | Outagamie County

AD 2: Sortwell (R) vs Saunders (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 29, 2024

Both candidates have indicated they will be attending the Pizza, Pot and Politics – Fox Valley Marijuana Meet and Greet on Saturday October 5th from high noon until 4:20pm in Appleton. Come say high and find out what the buzz is all about! The 2nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in northeast Wisconsin, the…

Read More AD 2: Sortwell (R) vs Saunders (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Brown County | News

AD 88: Welch (D) vs Franklin (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 28, 2024

The 88th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in Northeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central Brown County. It includes the city of De Pere, the villages of Allouez and Bellevue, and a small part of the city of Green Bay. The district also contains landmarks such as St. Norbert College and the De…

Read More AD 88: Welch (D) vs Franklin (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Marathon County | News | Primary Battle

AD 85: Patrick Snyder (R) vs Yee Leng Xiong (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 28, 2024

The 85th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in north-central Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within Marathon County. It includes the city of Wausau and the village of Weston. The Wausau and Weston area is on high alert for this election cycle. The 2024 map changes tighten up this district and make it competitive….

Read More AD 85: Patrick Snyder (R) vs Yee Leng Xiong (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Adams County | News | Portage County

AD 71: Miresse (D) vs Pahmeier (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 28, 2024

The 71st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Portage County and part of northeast Adams County. It includes the city of Stevens Point and the villages of Amherst, Amherst Junction, Nelsonville, Plover, and Whiting. The district also contains the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point campus. Democrat Katrina Shankland…

Read More AD 71: Miresse (D) vs Pahmeier (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | News | Racine County

AD 66: Incumbent Neubauer (D) vs DeGroot (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 28, 2024

The 66th Assembly District is located in southeast Wisconsin, the district comprises the southeast corner of Racine County, including the south side of the city of Racine, most of the village of Mount Pleasant, and the villages of Sturtevant and Elmwood Park. The district also contains Johnson Wax Headquarters, Regency Mall, and the Foxconn in…

Read More AD 66: Incumbent Neubauer (D) vs DeGroot (R)
2024 Election Coverage | News | Outagamie County | Primary Battle | Republicans | Winnebago County

AD 55: Gustafson (R) vs Kehoe (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 28, 2024

Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County. It includes all of the city of Omro and the village of Winneconne, the portion of Fox Crossing west of the Fox River, and the southern quarter of the city of Oshkosh. Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate…

Read More AD 55: Gustafson (R) vs Kehoe (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Kenosha County | News | Primary Battle

AD 65: DeSmidt (D) vs Gonzalez (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 27, 2024

Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie area of the state is Assembly District 65 and the current Rep is retiring. Still labeled a competitive district by most standards, the 55.9% Very Likely Democrat district draws in Brian Gonzales (R-Kenosha) as the GOP candidate on the ticket. Gonzales served Kenosha for 26 years as a Kenosha Police Officer….

Read More AD 65: DeSmidt (D) vs Gonzalez (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | News | Oshkosh | Winnebago County

AD 54: Incumbent Lori Palmeri (D) vs Tim Paterson
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 27, 2024

The 54th Assembly District is located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Winnebago County, including most of the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It also contains landmarks such as the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, the Oshkosh campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, and the Oshkosh Corporation headquarters. The City of Oshkosh has…

Read More AD 54: Incumbent Lori Palmeri (D) vs Tim Paterson
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Grant County | Iowa County | Lafayette County | News

AD 51: Todd Novak (R) vs Elizabeth Garbe (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 27, 2024

The 51st Assembly District is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iowa and Lafayette counties, and parts of western Dane County and eastern Grant County. It includes the cities of Cuba City, Darlington, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, and Shullsburg, and the villages of Arena, Argyle, Avoca, Barneveld, Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Blue Mounds, Blue…

Read More AD 51: Todd Novak (R) vs Elizabeth Garbe (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Grant County | Iowa County | Lafayette County | News

AD 51: Todd Novak (R) vs Elizabeth Grabe (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 27, 2024November 17, 2024

The 51st Assembly District is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iowa and Lafayette counties, and parts of western Dane County and eastern Grant County. It includes the cities of Cuba City, Darlington, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, and Shullsburg, and the villages of Arena, Argyle, Avoca, Barneveld, Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Blue Mounds, Blue…

Read More AD 51: Todd Novak (R) vs Elizabeth Grabe (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Jefferson County | News | Primary Battle | Rock County | Walworth | Wood County

AD 43: Scott Johnson (R) vs Brienne Brown (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 27, 2024

The 43rd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises northeast Rock County and parts of northwest Walworth County and southern Jefferson County. It includes the cities of Whitewater, Edgerton, and Milton, and part of the city of Janesville. The district also contains the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater campus. District performance predicted…

Read More AD 43: Scott Johnson (R) vs Brienne Brown (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Adams County | Columbia County | Juneau County | Richland County | Sauk County

AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

The 41st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland County, much of the north half of Sauk County, and parts of southern Juneau County, southern Adams County, and northwest Columbia County. It includes the cities of Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of Boaz,…

Read More AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Adams County | Columbia County | Juneau County | Richland County | Sauk County

AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

The 41st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland County, much of the north half of Sauk County, and parts of southern Juneau County, southern Adams County, and northwest Columbia County. It includes the cities of Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of Boaz,…

Read More AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Columbia County | Democrats | News | Polling Data | Primary Battle | Sauk County | Wisconsin Counties

AD 40: DeSanto (D) vs Helmer (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

Receiving a high grade in previous sessions by co-sponsoring a variety of bills and leading the way on Industrial Hemp is Baraboo Rep. Dave Considine. He was critical in drafting our Industrial Hemp bill that was first passed into law and cosponsored adult use legislation three consecutive sessions. First elected in 2014, he will be…

Read More AD 40: DeSanto (D) vs Helmer (R)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | News | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin Counties

AD 26: Amy Binsfeld (R) vs Joe Sheehan (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

New maps and new days coming to the Sheboygan area. There is no current incumbent in this district formerly represented by Republican Terry Katsma of Oostburg. Katsma and Oostburg are in the 27th district now, so we are not expecting him to run. UPDATE: on 4-26 Katsma did announce he is not seeking re-election. What…

Read More AD 26: Amy Binsfeld (R) vs Joe Sheehan (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Milwaukee County | News | Primary Battle

AD 14: Tenorio (D) vs Engstrand (R) vs Shevey (I)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

The legislative redistricting bill (new maps) created a vacancy in the 14th District when incumbent Rep. Vining was drawn into the 13th District. Coulthard is the first candidate to announce a bid for the seat. Rep. Robyn Vining was drawn into the 13th District which is currently represented by Republican Rep. Tom Michalski. District 14…

Read More AD 14: Tenorio (D) vs Engstrand (R) vs Shevey (I)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Brown County | News

AD 90: Amaad Rivera Wagner (D) vs Jessica Henderson (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 26, 2024

The Assembly District 90 is a Democrat stronghold of sorts and after the redistricting process the new maps for this district heavily favor the Democrat. I am not sure why some articles indicate this as a race to watch and possible even competitive. I will be watching to see who the new Democrat will be….

Read More AD 90: Amaad Rivera Wagner (D) vs Jessica Henderson (R)
2024 Election Coverage | Analysis | News

Senate Districts not up for election in 2024
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 16, 2024

The Wisconsin State Senate is the upper chamber of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Alongside the Wisconsin State Assembly, it forms the legislative branch of the Wisconsin state government and works alongside the governor of Wisconsin to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Wisconsin State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state…

Read More Senate Districts not up for election in 2024
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Crawford County | Grant County | Republicans

AD 49: Travis Tranel (R) vs Scott Walker, MD (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 16, 2024

Grant and Crawford County in the SW portion of Wisconsin is the basics of Assembly District 49. Although very likely a Republican win, this race is at least on the watch screen of 29 competitive assembly races in Wisconsin. So where are the Assembly District 49 Cannabis Activists? We need you! Incumbent Travis Tranel (R-Cuba…

Read More AD 49: Travis Tranel (R) vs Scott Walker, MD (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Dane County | Democrats | Dodge County | Jefferson County

Senate 16: Agard (D) leaves and Ratcliff (D) enters
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 15, 2024

The 16th Senate District is located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises much of eastern Dane County, western Jefferson County, and part of southwest Dodge County. It includes the cities of Fitchburg, Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Waterloo, and the villages of Cottage Grove, Deerfield, and Marshall, and parts of the city…

Read More Senate 16: Agard (D) leaves and Ratcliff (D) enters
2024 Election Coverage | Adams County | Jackson County | Juneau County | Monroe County | Portage County | Wood County

Senate 24: Patrick Testin (R) vs Collin McNamara
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 15, 2024

Senate District 24 is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Jackson County, most of Juneau County, most of northern Adams County, eastern and northern Monroe County, southern Wood County, and central and southwest Portage County. It contains the cities of Black River Falls, Stevens Point, Tomah, and Wisconsin Rapids, and the U.S….

Read More Senate 24: Patrick Testin (R) vs Collin McNamara
2024 Election Coverage | Adams County | Columbia County | Fond du Lac County | Green Lake County | News | Winnebago County

AD 39: Chris Gordon (D) vs Alex Dallman (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner September 8, 2024

Located in central Wisconsin, Assembly District 39 comprises all of Green Lake and Marquette counties, along with much of western Fond du Lac County and parts of northeast Columbia County, southeast Winnebago County, and eastern Adams County. It includes the cities of Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Montello, Princeton, and Ripon. The district also contains Fox…

Read More AD 39: Chris Gordon (D) vs Alex Dallman (R)
2024 Election Coverage | ACLU | News | Organizations | Press Releases | Public Awareness | Research

ACLU of Wisconsin Candidate Questionnaires
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 24, 2024

Thank you to the ACLU of Wisconsin for helping educate voters. From my quick review, it looks like only on Republican even responded to the ACLU Legislative Candidate Questionnaire and that was Republican Scott Johnson from Jefferson. In 2022 Johnson narrowly defeated Jefferson mayor Dale Oppermann in a Republican primary. During the general election, Johnson faced…

Read More ACLU of Wisconsin Candidate Questionnaires
2024 Election Coverage | Marathon County | News | Portage County | Wood County

AD 86: Incumbent John Spiros (R) vs John Small (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 23, 2024

Located in north-central Wisconsin, Assembly District 86 district is comprised the northern half of Wood County and parts of central and southwest Marathon County and northwest Portage County. It includes the cities of Marshfield and Pittsville, and the villages of Arpin, Auburndale, Edgar, Fenwood, Hewitt, Junction City, Marathon City, Milladore, Rudolph, Spencer, Stratford, and Vesper….

Read More AD 86: Incumbent John Spiros (R) vs John Small (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Florence County | Forest County | Langlade County | Lincoln County | Marathon County | Marinette County | News | Oconto | Oneida County | Shawano County | Vilas County

Senate 12: Incumbent Felzkowski (R) vs Rich (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 19, 2024

Located in northern Wisconsin, the Senate District 12 comprises Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, and Vilas counties, and parts of northern Oconto County, northwest Shawano County, and northeast Marathon County. It contains the cities of Antigo, Eagle River, Marinette, Merrill, Peshtigo, Rhinelander, and Tomahawk. Democrat Andy Rich from Marinette is going to be in…

Read More Senate 12: Incumbent Felzkowski (R) vs Rich (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Buffalo County | Dunn County | Pepin County | Pierce County | St. Croix County | Trempealeau County

Senate 10: Incumbent Stafsholt (R) vs Hambleton (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 19, 2024

Senate District 10 is a very likely Republican District. Located in northwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix counties, along with most of Trempealeau and parts of western Dunn County. It contains the cities of Hudson, Arcadia, New Richmond, Prescott, Mondovi, Blair, Independence, Buffalo City, Fountain City, and River…

Read More Senate 10: Incumbent Stafsholt (R) vs Hambleton (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Brown County | Menomoniee County | Oconto | Shawano County

Senate 2: Kelly Peterson (D) vs Eric Wimberger (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 19, 2024

The new Senate District 2 is 62% solid Republican District. Located in northeast Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Menominee County along with the southern half of Oconto County, the eastern half of Shawano County, and much of eastern Outagamie County and northwest Brown County. It includes the cities of Oconto, Oconto Falls, Clintonville, and…

Read More Senate 2: Kelly Peterson (D) vs Eric Wimberger (R)
2024 Election Coverage | News | Primary Battle

Primary Battles of the 2024 Election
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 12, 2024

Assembly Districts BOLD NAMES ARE PRIMARY WINNERS Races without links = one or more candidates have no response / not enough information for an article. (I) = Incumbent Assembly District 1: Republicans Kitchens (I) vs Swagel. Kitchens is yes to medical and decriminalization. Assembly District 4: Republicans Steffen (I) vs Darwin Behnke Assembly District 4:…

Read More Primary Battles of the 2024 Election
2024 Election Coverage | Dunn County | Eau Claire County | Primary Battle | Trempealeau County

AD 93 Primary: Phelps (D) vs Butler (D), Rolbiecki (R) on deck
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 10, 2024

Phelps Wins! A competitive Assembly District race, but likely Democrat says the analysis I read. Wispolitics.com said that the dynamics of the race that Republican Incumbent Warren Petryk was drawn into this district. Petryk was first elected in 2010 and decided to retire rather than face a defeat. This retirement dealt a blow to GOP…

Read More AD 93 Primary: Phelps (D) vs Butler (D), Rolbiecki (R) on deck
2024 Election Coverage | La Crosse County | News | Primary Battle | Vernon County

AD 96 Primary: Johnson (D) vs Campbell (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 9, 2024

The new district boundaries of Assembly District 96 technically make it a competitive district, but it will likely be a Democrat district in the end. A primary battle will decide who will get to de-thrown Republican Incumbent Loren Oldenberg. The 96th AD includes all of Vernon County and part of southwest La Crosse County. Readstown,…

Read More AD 96 Primary: Johnson (D) vs Campbell (D)
2024 Competitive Assembly Races | 2024 Election Coverage | Dane County | Jefferson County | News

AD 46: Fitzgerald (D) vs Quimby (R)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner August 5, 2024

Listed as a competitive assembly district with the likely advantage going to the Democrats with a projected 55.7% of the vote. The Assembly District 46 new maps had drawn in a freshman incumbent, but she (Melissa Ratcliff) will be seeking a Senate seat, leaving this district as an open seat. I highly expected a primary…

Read More AD 46: Fitzgerald (D) vs Quimby (R)
2024 Election Coverage | Dane County | Democrats | News | Primary Battle

AD 47 Primary: Maldonado (D) vs Udell (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner July 30, 2024

Fitchburg, Stoughton and McFarland will be blue, it is just a matter of who. Jimmy Anderson (D) was elected to the Assembly in 2016 and passed up running for reelection to this seat. Anderson has chosen to seek seat in the Wisconsin State Senate and that means a job opening for someone who can win…

Read More AD 47 Primary: Maldonado (D) vs Udell (D)
2024 Election Coverage | Kenosha County | News | Primary Battle

AD 65 Primary: Flood (D) vs DeSmidt (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner July 30, 2024

Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie area of the state is Assembly District 65 and the current Rep is retiring. Still labeled a competitive district by most standards but a 55.9% Very Likely Democrat district draws in Brian Gonzales (R-Kenosha) as the lone GOP candidate on the ticket. But there will be a primary for this open…

Read More AD 65 Primary: Flood (D) vs DeSmidt (D)
2024 Election Coverage | News | Outagamie County | Primary Battle | Republicans | Winnebago County

AD 55 Primary: Gustafson (R), Schraa (R) and Kehoe (D)
By2024 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner July 24, 2024

Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate Gustafson were drawn into the 55th Assembly District and will have a primary battle in this 60% GOP District. The winner will advance to the final ballot to face Democrat Kyle Kehoe. Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County….

Read More AD 55 Primary: Gustafson (R), Schraa (R) and Kehoe (D)

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