Barbara Dittrich

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Barbara Dittrich
Wisconsin State Assembly District 99
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Cindi Duchow (R)
Prior offices:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 38
Years in office: 2019 - 2025
Successor:William Penterman (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$60,924/year
Per diem
$171/day (with overnight) or $85.50/day (no overnight). Dane County representatives receive only $85.50/day.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Personal
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI
Contact

Barbara Dittrich (Republican Party) is a member of theWisconsin State Assembly, representingDistrict 99. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Dittrich (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theWisconsin State Assembly to representDistrict 99. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Barbara Dittrich was born inMilwaukee, Wisconsin.[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Dittrich was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Dittrich was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Dittrich was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Dittrich was assigned to the following committees:


Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according toBillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 99

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 99 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich (R)
 
97.5
 
32,132
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.5
 
830

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Total votes: 32,962
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 99

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich defeatedJeff Pfannerstill in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 99 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich
 
62.9
 
6,621
Jeff Pfannerstill
 
37.0
 
3,894
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
13

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Total votes: 10,528
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich (R) Candidate Connection
 
95.3
 
21,399
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.7
 
1,065

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Total votes: 22,464
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich Candidate Connection
 
99.2
 
7,633
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
58

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Total votes: 7,691
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich defeatedMelissa Winker in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich (R)
 
58.5
 
22,786
Image of Melissa Winker
Melissa Winker (D)
 
41.5
 
16,163
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
23

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Total votes: 38,972
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

Melissa Winker advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Melissa Winker
Melissa Winker
 
99.9
 
4,416
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
5

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Total votes: 4,421
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

IncumbentBarbara Dittrich advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich
 
99.4
 
5,347
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
34

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Total votes: 5,381
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Campaign finance

2018

See also:Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

Barbara Dittrich defeatedMelissa Winker in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich (R)
 
57.6
 
18,056
Image of Melissa Winker
Melissa Winker (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.4
 
13,286
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
19

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Total votes: 31,361
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

Melissa Winker advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Melissa Winker
Melissa Winker Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,332

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Total votes: 4,332
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

Barbara Dittrich advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 38 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barbara Dittrich
Barbara Dittrich
 
100.0
 
5,272

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There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,272
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Barbara Dittrich completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dittrich's responses.

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I pride myself on being out in the district and connecting with constituents face to face. Approachable, accessible, responsive government, is the hallmark of my team. I am known for my hard work ethic and commitment to Conservative Midwestern values along with unabashed leadership. That’s what I provide to voters.
  • ECONOMIC STABILITY: In this inflationary environment, families need more of their hard-earned money in their own pockets. I will fight for continued fiscal responsibility that accomplishes that goal.
  • EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM: I have heard the outcry of dissatisfied taxpayers and parents who feel indignant that their children are being deprived of an adequate education. I believe that parents know their kids best and that it’s past time that students start being put first when it comes to education. That is why I am a strong advocate of educational choice.
  • ELECTION INTEGRITY: Voters of every political persuasion deserve to feel confident that their vote counts. I have and will continue to support improving the security of our elections and legislation that removes opportunities for giving one party an unfair advantage.
I have several areas of public policy that I am personally passionate about. They include mental health and substance abuse, fighting for victims' rights, protection of life at every stage including adoption, workforce development, educational freedom, and medical freedom.
A good legislator not only needs to be a hard worker, but they also need to be willing to work with colleagues in productive ways to shape good public policy. I strongly believe that a legislator should be approachable and accessible to constituents, making every effort to spend a great deal of time out in their district having face-to-face contact with constituents.
The ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature would be for the governor to meet regularly with legislative leadership to find common ground and advance sound public policy.

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2020

Barbara Dittrich did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.


Campaign finance summary

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Barbara Dittrich campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Wisconsin State Assembly District 99Won general$58,660 $87,260
2022Wisconsin State Assembly District 38Won general$30,887 $25,577
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 38Won general$64,689 N/A**
Grand total$154,235 $112,837
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12.

Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
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Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom."
Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.


2023

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In 2023, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2022

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In 2022, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.

  • Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce:Senate andHouse
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom."
Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.


2021

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In 2021, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.

  • Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce:Senate andHouse
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom."
Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.


2020

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2020, click [show].   

In 2020, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.


2019

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2019, click [show].   

In 2019, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.



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    Cindi Duchow (R)    		Wisconsin State Assembly District 99
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    2019-2025    		Succeeded by
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