Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor is already heating up, and one of the most surprising names on the Republican side is Andy Manske. At just 26 years old, Manske isn’t a career politician or a Madison insider. He’s a medical service technician by trade and a grassroots candidate who’s running on fresh ideas, including one…
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…
WisPolitics.com conducted interviews with all four Senate District 8 candidates. Republican Primary is Feb 21, 2023 General Election is Tuesday April 4th, 2023 Republicans Thiensville Village President Van Mobley, RAge: 54Occupation: Economics professorCampaign website: https://www.vanmobleyforwisconsin.com/ Mobley also said the Legislature should look at legalizing medical marijuana for those with a doctor’s prescription. I tired to contact him…
Wisconsin Governor Race – Republican Primary August 9th, 2022 Rebecca Kleefisch, Timothy Ramthun and Tim Michels are not supporting reforming cannabis laws. Neither was Kevin Nicholson who dropped out of the race in July 2022. Michels, Kleefisch, Nicholson and Ramthun said they would not even sign a medical marijuana bill into law if they are…
Republican Primary for the special election in Assembly District 37 (MAP) will be held on June 15th, 2021. Wisconsin Assembly District 37 is comprised of the cities of Columbus, Waterloo and Watertown, along with the Towns of Bristol, Elba, Emmet, Ixonia, Lebanon, Lowel, Portland, Shields and York. AD 37 also include the villages of DeForest,…
The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network volunteers from the Oshkosh and Appleton area recently embarked on an mission to reach out to their local elected officials at the city and county level. Activism is a marathon, not a sprint. Relationship building and education is key. Regional leaders with the network, Tess and Kris developed a cannabis…
Here are some notes including links to news articles that I archived during the 2018 Wisconsin Election Cycle. Although many people spoke about marijuana reform and did not get elected, I decided to archive the Republican Assembly Representatives that made news statements, campaign promises, forum discussion or public comments that supported marijuana reform. I did…
Assembly candidates give views on judicial reform, marijuana and hemp Editor’s note: Leading up to the midterm elections, the Upper St. Croix Valley League of Women Voters has posed a series of questions to local candidates on issues important to northwest Wisconsin. This is the fifth of five questions answered by Assembly District 28 candidates….
It is becoming more normal to see candidates asked about marijuana reform by main stream media and that is thanks to NORML! It is also becoming more normal to see all candidates support medical marijuana as was in the case of the 29th Assembly District. Wisconsin’s 29th District Assembly seat incumbent Republican Rob Stafsholt faced…
FOND DU LAC – The race for the 52nd District Assembly seat pits Republican incumbent Jeremy Thiesfeldt against Democratic challenger Kevin Booth — both of Fond du Lac. Thiesfeldt, 51, a former teacher at Winnebago Lutheran Academy , was elected to the Assembly in November 2011. Newcomer Booth, 27, is executive director at Touchmark on West Prospect senior living community in Appleton. …
Campaign 2018: 68th Assembly District Candidates on Legalizing Marijuana I watched this and saw the Democrat (Johnson) and Republican (James) oppose legalizing recreational marijuana. But having Law Enforcement (Republican James) on our side for medical marijuana cannot hurt. Interesting district to watch this upcoming election! On September 6th, WisconsinEye interviewed the 68th Assembly District candidates,…
Main stream media is questioning candidates on marijuana reform in one way, shape or form. Take note Wisconsin as marijuana reform is coming, the shape it takes is up to our work, education and compromise. Stay active and keep reporting to the chapter of your cannabis conversations with candidates! Would you support changing state law…
Republican Tony Kurtz noted he would be open to medicinal use of marijuana if hemp proved ineffective. On September 17th, WisconsinEye interviewed the 50th Assembly District candidates, Tony Kurtz (R) and Art Shrader (D) about their views on legalizing marijuana. General election is 11/6! Watch the full interviews: Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc): https://bit.ly/2CqX5fD Art Shrader (D-Reedsburg):…
Initially I wrote this article back in Feb and it was really to feature Niina Baum, one of the Republican candidates in the crowded primary race in this solid Republican district. There has been some movement in the candidates, but the primary field is crowded on both sides and this is my take on the…
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…
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….
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…
The Wisconsin State Assembly District 25 district boundaries changed under the new maps, but it is still a Republican favorite by 59.5%. I use the Ballotpedia entry to look at the before and after maps of the district to get a better lay of the land. I know for sure that there are a high…
District performance predicted at 55.8% Democratic the WisPolitics article and 54.8% Democrat on the DavesRedistricting information was one thing to make this district appear on the competitive race list. The Projects.cnaAnalysis show this district as very likely Dem with a 14.5% margin and you would think that a strong Democrat candidate would have already emerged….
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….
Republicans present legalization bill 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. The 2023-24 legislation session is in full swing and wrapping up and while Democrats unveiled their adult use legalization measures, Republicans have yet to submit…
The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. We have documented the 2022 Wisconsin State Assembly Candidates feelings and actions about marijuana reform and created a comprehensive data base. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. One reason why it is important to contact and…
The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. We have documented the 2022 Wisconsin State Senate Candidates feelings and actions about marijuana reform and created a comprehensive data base. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. One reason why it is important to contact and…
William Penterman (R) is the focus of my attention today. I wrote an article back in May about a special strategy needed to be developed for special elections which I have been discussing since. If gerrymandering does not end, a new strategy will be needed to replace politicians who continue to fail voters. We will…
SUBJECT: Help Jonathan Peetz Qualify for the Ballot – Sign & Return Petition ASAP Friends and Activists, We need your immediate help to make sure there is at least ONE candidate willing to engage with Wisconsin’s hemp and cannabis community in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. Republican candidate Jonathan Peetz is challenging…
I really enjoy reporting on these types of races. The Democrat makes it easy, because hemp cannabis reform is one of his campaign platform planks! The Republican has always been open to my conversations and although he did not co-sponsor legislation this last session, I consider AD 49 in the bag! Where is AD 49?…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWisconsin Cannabis Activist Network (WiscoCan.org) What: 4/20 Rally When: Monday, April 20th from high noon until 4:20pm, 2026 Where: Heritage Hemp Farm Store at 801 W Fond du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971 Why: It is the 4/20 Holiday and we are helping candidates kick off their campaigns! Bipartisan Candidates Rally at 4/20…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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:…
Located in southeast Wisconsin, the Assembly District 13 comprises parts of western Milwaukee County and eastern Waukesha County. It contains most of the city of Wauwatosa, along with the village of Elm Grove and much of northern Brookfield. In 2023 The City of Wauwatosa almost became the next municipality to moved personal possession of marijuana…
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…
Assembly District 37 is a strong Republican District represented by Incumbent Mark Born. The Wisconsin 37th State Assembly District includes the following municipalities: Dodge County Townships: Beaver Dam, Burnett, Calamus, Chester, Fox Lake, Leroy, Lomira, Trenton, and Westford; Villages: Brownsville, Kekoskee, Lomira and Randolph; Cities: Beaver Dam, Fox Lake, Mayville and Waupun Columbia County Village…
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…
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…
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…
Past district performance is over 68% Republican in Assembly District 57. There is a Democrat and Independent that will be on the final ballot in November. Can Incumbent Republican Kevin Peterson hold off his GOP challenger in the primary battle? It is hard to say. Located in central Wisconsin, the district 57 comprises nearly all…
The Assembly District 19 is a solid Democrat District in Milwaukee and draws no Republican to the final race, making it an uncontested Democrat win in November 2024. The Incumbent will face a primary challenger come August. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) Incumbent Ryan Clancy has marijuana legalization as a priority on his campaign website and you…
The Assembly District 8 is a solid Democrat District in Milwaukee and draws no Republican to the final race, making it an uncontested Democrat win in November 2024. The Incumbent will face a primary challenger come August. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) Incumbent I am proud to call Sylvia Ortiz-Velez not only my friend, but a friend…
The 98th Assembly District includes portions of Hartford, Richfield, Germantown, Erin, Merton, Lisbon, and Sussex and is a expected 71% Republican stronghold district that attracts two Republicans and forces a primary battle. Del Schmechel (D-Hubertus) does not have much public information about his campaign, let alone his stance on cannabis reform so I will check…
Is Republican Robin Vos safe in the newly drawn 33rd Assembly District? In the 2022 primary election against Adam Steen, Vos only won by 260 votes or 2.6% and unfortunately there was no other challenger on the final ballot. Since that time he was faced recall attempt after recall attempt and was poised to face…
In the redrawn 69th District — which includes all of Clark County, a portion of Taylor County that includes Medford and the Athens area — former Abbotsford mayor Lori Voss will face Rep. Karen Hurd, who used to represent Assembly District 68 and recently moved to the Thorp area. Voss, owner of Hawkeye Dairy in…
The Incumbent in Assembly District 11 Dora Drake will be running for Senator. That leaves the district wide open and with no Republican in sight for this race, the primary takes the cake and the job of State Assembly Representative. Democrat Primary Maybe don’t bank on Banks yet. Rick Banks (D) may not have made…
The new maps placed three Republican Incumbents into this district and they all are either retired, moving to run in a different district or are running for another seat. That should be our first clue to how this story is going to end. Senator Cowles retired, Senator Wimberger is going to run for the 2nd…
Senate District 8 is listed many places as a competitive Senate race to keep our eye on for sure. What some call a “toss up district” others are giving the Republican a small advantage. There are 5 competitive Senate Races and 2 out of those 5 are listed as toss ups. The other 3 races…
First, let’s acknowledge about a third of existing Democratic members are retiring or running for another office. Second, let’s acknowledge new faces are likely for the next legislative session simply because of the redistricting process and new maps. Add those items together and we have recipe of unknowns in the Assembly. Lastly, please consider that…
The new maps for Assembly District 91 chase away the drawn in Republican Incumbent Karen Hurd to the 69th District. The 69th District is a safe place for a Republican for sure, but Hurd will probably face a primary challenger and two Independents also filed for that race. The 91st Assembly is not drawing that…
A repeat of last year election candidates in the 52nd District. The new maps give this area of the state the new label of Assembly District 60. The new Assembly District 60 centers around Fond du Lac but includes areas to the north around Eldorado and also the areas around Lamartine, Oakfield and Eden. There…
Assembly District 22 now includes Port Washington, Grafton, Cedarburg, northwest Mequon, and the Town of Germantown. There are about 29 out of 99 Assembly Districts to watch in the 2024 Fall General Election. Many more if you count primary battles, but in reality, those 29 seats are labeled as competitive by some standard. There are about…
The headline is just a prediction but likely true even though candidates have not even hit the deadline for signature collection to obtain ballot access. There are about 29 out of 99 Assembly Districts to watch in the 2024 Fall General Election. Many more if you count primary battles, but in reality, those 29 seats…
The 5th Congressional District is covering most of Milwaukee’s northern and western suburbs. It presently covers all of Washington and Jefferson counties, most of Waukesha County, and portions of Dodge, Milwaukee and Walworth counties. Three Democrats will work hard to get on the ballot for a primary election in Congressional District 5 held by prohibitionist…
Even though 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. Only half of the 33 Senators are up for election in 2024, so we are stuck with…
Even though 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. Only half of the 33 Senators are up for election in 2024, so we are stuck with…
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…
Republican Todd Novak has been the Mayor of Dodgeville since 2012. In 2014 he won a four (4) way primary battle to get the Republican spot in the general election for state assembly. In that same 2014 general election we had a three (3) way race between Novak (R), Cates (D) and Laufenberg (L). Talk…
Grant and Crawford County in the SW portion of Wisconsin is silent, candidate wise. 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 City) Representative Travis…
Assembly District 27: Plymouth, Greenbush, Elkhart Lake, Kohler, Cascade, St. Cloud, Malone, Sheboygan Falls, Waldo, Howards Grove, Saint Peter, Mount Calvary, Kiel and Oostburg 67.5% Republican favored district. The Republican Incumbent Katsma is the 19th member of the Assembly to announce plans to retire or to seek another office. Six of them are Republicans. Current…
Assembly District 82 is 57.5% favored Republican District and the new maps did not disrupt much of Incumbent Rep. Scott Allen and his plans to run again for the state assembly. Two potential Democrat challengers could produce a primary. Although very likely a Republican win, this race is at least on the watch screen of…
Assembly District 1 – Kewaunee county, Door county and the 3 townships from the north to south on the east side of Brown county. The Sturgeon Bay area is where Rep. Kitchens calls home and thanks to the work for field activists in the area, cannabis possession in your own home in Sturgeon Bay no longer…
Assembly District 5 slightly changed under the redistricting process and map process. Primarily the Little Chute, Seymour, Hobart, Nichols, Oneida and the Oneida Reservation area. Goeben (R – Hobart) Incumbent first elected in 2022. Owner of Joyful Hearts Family Childcare, YWCA swim team board member, Christ Alone Church Leadership board member, Green Bay Area Christian Homeschoolers…
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