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Lisa Subeck

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Lisa Subeck
Wisconsin State Assembly District 79
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Alex Joers (D)
Prior offices:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 78
Years in office: 2015 - 2025
Successor:Shelia Stubbs (D)
Madison Common Council District 1
Years in office: 2011 - 2015
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
Profession
Teacher
Contact

Lisa Subeck (Democratic Party) is a member of theWisconsin State Assembly, representingDistrict 79. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Subeck (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theWisconsin State Assembly to representDistrict 79. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

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Subeck's professional experience includes working as a preschool teacher and program coordinator for YWCA Madison.[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Subeck was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Subeck was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Subeck was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Subeck was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017
•Children and Families
•Family Law
•Health
•Local Government
•Public Benefit Reform

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Subeck served on the following committees:

Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015
•Urban and Local Affairs
•Health
•Family Law
•Children and Families
•Public Benefit Reform

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 79

IncumbentLisa Subeck won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 79 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck (D)
 
98.6
 
32,151
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.4
 
458

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Total votes: 32,609
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 79

IncumbentLisa Subeck advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 79 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck
 
99.8
 
17,725
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
36

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Total votes: 17,761
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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 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck defeatedMatt Neuhaus in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck (D)
 
82.0
 
26,817
Matt Neuhaus (R)
 
17.9
 
5,845
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
34

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Total votes: 32,696
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck
 
99.9
 
11,169
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
15

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Total votes: 11,184
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

Matt Neuhaus advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Matt Neuhaus
 
98.2
 
2,020
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.8
 
36

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Total votes: 2,056
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck (D)
 
98.0
 
34,576
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.0
 
720

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Total votes: 35,296
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck defeatedRobert Louis Slamka in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck
 
91.3
 
14,092
Robert Louis Slamka
 
8.6
 
1,321
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
16

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Total votes: 15,429
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Campaign finance

2018

See also:Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck (D)
 
98.1
 
30,044
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.9
 
595

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Total votes: 30,639
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78

IncumbentLisa Subeck advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Subeck
Lisa Subeck
 
100.0
 
12,069

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Total votes: 12,069
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2016

See also:Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for theWisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.

IncumbentLisa Subeck defeatedChris Fisher in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 general election.[2][3]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngLisa SubeckIncumbent79.20%25,362
    IndependentChris Fisher20.80%6,661
Total Votes32,023
Source:Wisconsin Elections Commission


IncumbentLisa Subeck defeatedJacob Wischmeier in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngLisa SubeckIncumbent85.47%6,882
    DemocraticJacob Wischmeier14.53%1,170
Total Votes8,052

2014

See also:Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for all 99 seats in theWisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014.Lisa Subeck defeatedMark Clear in the Democratic primary.Rick Cruz (R) was removed from the ballot before the primary, leaving Suebeck unopposed in the general election.[6][7][8] Subeck was elected in the general election.[9]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2014
CandidateVote %Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngLisa Subeck56.8%3,827
Mark Clear43.2%2,913
Total Votes6,740

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

Lisa Subeck did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Subeck's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]

Women's health

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, Lisa will work to protect every woman’s right to make her own health care decisions without interference from government and to expand access to affordable health care for all."

Education

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, Lisa will work to ensure adequate funding for our public schools, technical colleges, and the University of Wisconsin. She will continue to fight the privatization of our public schools and will work to make college more affordable and reduce student loan debt."

Equity and social justice

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, Lisa will continue working to eliminate racial and socio-economic disparities by supporting policies that emphasize fairness and give every Wisconsinite the opportunities they need to be successful."

Protecting our natural resources

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, Lisa will work to protect Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources and our clean air and water."

Strengthening our democracy

  • Excerpt: "As your State Representative, Lisa will work to ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, for fair non-partisan redistricting reform, and to pass reforms to increase fairness and transparency in our elections and campaign finance system."

Campaign finance summary

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Lisa Subeck campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Wisconsin State Assembly District 79Won general$81,395 $71,454
2022Wisconsin State Assembly District 78Won general$85,780 $59,130
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 78Won general$51,501 N/A**
2016Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78Won$20,562 N/A**
2014Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78Won$28,541 N/A**
Grand total$267,780 $130,584
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.
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 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.


2018

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2018, click [show].   

In 2018, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.

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 votes on bills related to labor policy.
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."[11]
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
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.


2017

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show].   

In 2017, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.

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 votes on bills related to labor policy.
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."[12]
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.


2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].   

In 2016, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.

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 votes on bills related to labor policy.
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."[13]
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
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.


2015

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show].   

In 2015, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.

Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
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."[14]
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
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 environmental bills.

See also


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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑Lisa Subeck, "About," accessed July 29, 2014
    2. ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
    3. ↑Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
    4. ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
    5. ↑Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
    6. ↑Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin 2014 fall primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
    7. ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
    8. ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
    9. ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
    10. ↑Lisa Subeck, "On the issues," accessed July 18, 2016
    11. ↑Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    12. ↑Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    13. ↑Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    14. ↑Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Alex Joers (D)    		Wisconsin State Assembly District 79
    2025-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    -    		Wisconsin State Assembly District 78
    2015-2025    		Succeeded by
    Shelia Stubbs (D)
    Preceded by
    -    		Madison Common Council District 1
    2011-2015    		Succeeded by
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