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State Legislative Election Results

Wisconsin State Assembly •2014 Wisconsin State Senate Elections

State legislative elections in 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.

Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of theWisconsin State Assembly. The chamber was controlled by theRepublican Party, which increased its holdings from 60 to 63 seats. TheDemocratic Party suffered a net loss of four seats, dropping from 38 to 34 seats. TheIndependent Party increased seats held from one to two.

Incumbents retiring

A total of 21 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:

Name	Party	Current Office
Garey Bies	Republican	House District 1
Chad Weininger	Republican	House District 4
Sandy Pasch	Democratic	House District 10
Jon Richards	Democratic	House District 19
Michael Endsley	Republican	House District 26
Steven Kestell	Republican	House District 27
Erik Severson	Republican	House District 28
Stephen Nass	Republican	House District 33
Janis Ringhand	Democratic	House District 45
Howard Marklein	Republican	House District 51
Dean Kaufert	Republican	House District 55
Penny Bernard Schaber	Democratic	House District 57
Pat Strachota	Republican	House District 58
Daniel LeMahieu	Republican	House District 59
Duey Stroebel	Republican	House District 60
Janet Bewley	Democratic	House District 74
Brett Hulsey	Democratic	House District 78
Fred Clark	Democratic	House District 81
Mary Williams	Republican	House District 87
John Klenke	Republican	House District 88
Bill Kramer	Republican	House District 97

Majority control

See also:Partisan composition of state senates

Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theWisconsin State Assembly:

2014 Competitiveness Overview
Primary competition (state comparison)
Incumbents defeated •Victorious challengers • Primary competitiveness
Major party challengers (state comparison)
Candidates with no challenges at all in 2014
Open seats (state comparisons)
Impact of term limits on # of open seats Long-serving senators •Long-serving reps
Chart Comparing 2014 Results
Chart Comparing 2014 Results •Comparisons Between Years
Competitiveness Index •Absolute Index
2014 State Legislative Elections State legislative incumbent turnover in 2014
Competitiveness Studies from Other Years
2007 •2009 •2010 •2011 •2012 •2013

Competitiveness

Candidates unopposed by a major party

In 33 (33.3%) of the 99 seats up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 23 Democrats and 30 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.

Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 66 (66.7%) of the 99 districts up for election.

Competitive

• District 1:Joel Kitchens (R) defeatedJoe Majeski (D) in the general election. Kitchens defeatedPaul Feit,Brian Hackbarth andTerry McNulty in the Republican primary. IncumbentGarey Bies (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
• District 26:Terry Katsma (R) defeatedTerry Van Akkeren (D) in the general election. Endsley won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
• District 50: IncumbentEd Brooks (R) defeatedChristopher Miller (D) in the general election. Brooks won the general election by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
• District 51:Todd Novak (R) defeatedDick Cates (D) andAdam Laufenberg (L) in the general election. IncumbentHoward Marklein (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
• District 68: IncumbentKathy Bernier (R) defeatedJeff Peck (D) in the general election. Bernier won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
• District 70: IncumbentAmy Vruwink (D) was defeated byNancy Vander Meer (R) in the general election. Vruwink won the general election by a margin of victory of 0.5 percent in 2012.
• District 72: IncumbentScott Krug (R) defeatedDana Duncan in the general election. Duncan defeatedTom Rayome in the Democratic primary. Krug won the general election by a margin of victory of 0.4 percent in 2012.
• District 75: IncumbentStephen Smith (D) was defeated byRomaine Quinn (R) in the general election. Smith won the general election by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
• District 85: IncumbentMandy Wright (D) was defeated byDave Heaton (R) in the general election. Wright won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
• District 88:John Macco (R) defeatedDan Robinson (D) in the general election. IncumbentJohn Klenke (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
• District 93: IncumbentWarren Petryk (R) defeatedJeff Smith (D) in the general election. Petryk won the general election by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.

Mildly competitive

• District 37: IncumbentJohn Jagler (R) defeatedMary Arnold (D) in the general election. Jagler won the general election by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
• District 49: IncumbentTravis Tranel (R) defeatedChad Henneman (D) the general election. Tranel won the general election by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
• District 67: IncumbentTom Larson (R) defeatedGary Stene (D) in the general election. Larson won the general election by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.

Primary challenges

A total of three incumbents faced primary competition on August 12. 21 incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 70 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The representatives that faced primary competition were:

• District 8: IncumbentJoCasta Zamarripa defeatedLaura Manriquez in the Democratic primary.
• District 16: IncumbentLeon D. Young defeatedTracey Dent in the Democratic primary.
• District 63: IncumbentRobin Vos defeatedBryn Biemeck in the Republican primary.

Retiring incumbents

21 incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 78 (78.8%) of the current 99 incumbents ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, seven Democrats and fourteen Republicans, can be foundabove.

Qualifications

Section 6 of Article 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not have resided one year within the state, and be a qualified elector in the district which he may be chosen to represent."

List of candidates

District 1

Note: IncumbentGarey Bies (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Joe Majeskia

Note:Arnie Johnsrud was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Paul M. Feit: 1,841
• Brian Hackbarth: 616
• Joel C. Kitchens: 2,935a
• Terry McNulty: 1,281

Note:Jon Kruse was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

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Joe Majeski: 12,256

Joel C. Kitchens: 16,072

District 2

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• André Jacquea - Incumbent Jacque was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

André Jacque: 18,994

District 3

August 12 Democratic primary:

Note:Justin Krueger was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Al Otta - Incumbent Ott was first elected to the chamber in 1986.

Note:Joshua Young was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Al Ott: 19,542

District 4

Note: IncumbentChad Weininger (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Chris Plaunta

August 12 Republican primary:

• Corrie Campbell: 593
• Jeff Goelz: 1,038
• David Steffen: 2,359a

November 4 General election candidates:

Chris Plaunt: 10,026

David Steffen: 14,467

District 5

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jeff McCabea

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jim Steinekea - Incumbent Steineke was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeff McCabe: 9,084

Jim Steineke: 15,045

District 6

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Gary Tauchena - Incumbent Tauchen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

November 4 General election candidates:

Gary Tauchen: 18,696

District 7

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Daniel Riemera - Incumbent Reimer was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Scott Espesetha

November 4 General election candidates:

Daniel Riemer: 11,065

Scott Espeseth: 8,800

District 8

August 12 Democratic primary:

• JoCasta Zamarripa: 679a - Incumbent Zamarripa was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
• Laura Manriquez: 439

August 12 Republican primary:

• Vincent Synowicza

November 4 General election candidates:

JoCasta Zamarripa: 5,155

Vincent Synowicz: 1,271

District 9

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Josh Zepnicka - Incumbent Zepnick was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Josh Zepnick: 8,507

District 10

Note: IncumbentSandy Pasch (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• David Bowen: 3,992a
• Bria Grant: 1,555
• Sara Lee Johann: 481
• Tia Torhorst: 1,338

August 12 Republican primary:

Note:Artis M. Landon was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

David Bowen: 20,242

District 11

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Mandela Barnesa - Incumbent Barnes was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mandela Barnes: 17,328

District 12

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Frederick P. Kesslera - Incumbent Kessler was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

Note:Ollie G. Dombrow was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

Note:Russell Goodwin was removed from the candidate list before the primary. He later ran as a write-in candidate.

November 4 General election candidates:

Frederick P. Kessler: 16,494

Russell Goodwin (write-in): 3

District 13

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Rob Huttona - Incumbent Hutton was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Rob Hutton: 20,710

District 14

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dale Kooyengaa - Incumbent Kooyenga was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Dale Kooyenga: 21,954

District 15

August 12 Democratic primary:

• John F. Weishan, Jr.a

August 12 Republican primary:

• Joe Sanfelippoa - Incumbent Sanfelippo was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

John F. Weishan, Jr.: 9,057

Joe Sanfelippo: 15,427

District 16

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Leon D. Young: 2,309a - Incumbent Young was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
• Tracey Dent: 1,376

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Leon D. Young: 16,183

District 17

August 12 Democratic primary:

• LaTonya Johnsona - Incumbent Johnson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Independent candidates:

• Eugenie M. Stackowitza

November 4 General election candidates:

LaTonya Johnson: 19,666

Eugenie M. Stackowitz: 2,802

District 18

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Evan Goykea - Incumbent Goyke was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Evan Goyke: 16,522

District 19

Note: IncumbentJon Richards (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dan Adams: 2,023
• Jonathan Brostoff: 3,069a
• Marina Dimitrijevic: 2,819
• Sara Geenen: 797

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Wisconsin Pirate Party candidates:

• Joseph Thomas Kleina

November 4 General election candidates:

Jonathan Brostoff: 18,077

Joseph Thomas Klein: 3,943

District 20

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Christine Sinickia - Incumbent Sinicki was first elected to the chamber in 1998.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Molly McGartland: 439a
• Justin Moralez: 172
• Mike Pierce: 405

November 4 General election candidates:

Christine Sinicki: 13,400

Molly McGartland: 10,481

District 21

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jessie Rodrigueza - Incumbent Rodriguez was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 19, 2013.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jessie Rodriguez: 16,051

District 22

Note: IncumbentDon Pridemore (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jessie Reada

August 12 Republican primary:

• Janel Brandtjen: 3,132a
• Nick Oliver: 689
• Blair Rogacki: 1,435

November 4 General election candidates:

Jessie Read: 8,789

Janel Brandtjen: 20,607

District 23

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Beth Luecka

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jim Otta - Incumbent Ott was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

November 4 General election candidates:

Beth L. Lueck: 11,470

Jim Ott: 20,006

District 24

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dan Knodla - Incumbent Knodl was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

November 4 General election candidates:

Dan Knodl: 21,818

District 25

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Paul Tittla - Incumbent Tittl was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Independent candidates:

Note:Craig Krueger was removed from the ballot.

November 4 General election candidates:

Paul Tittl: 17,042

District 26

Note: IncumbentMichael Endsley (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Terry Van Akkeren

August 12 Republican primary:

• Job Hou-Seye: 688
• Terry Katsma: 5,861a

November 4 General election candidates:

Terry Van Akkeren: 9,064

Terry Katsma: 14,352

District 27

Note: IncumbentSteve Kestell (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Scott Grover Heiniga

August 12 Republican primary:

• Darryl Carlson: 2,272
• Jackie Jarvis: 2,112
• Tyler Vorpagel: 2,533a

November 4 General election candidates:

Scott Grover Heinig: 9,447

Tyler Vorpagel: 16,042

District 28

Note: IncumbentErik Severson (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Travis Schachtnera

August 12 Republican primary:

• Adam Jarchowa

November 4 General election candidates:

Travis Schachtner: 7,736

Adam Jarchow: 12,747

District 29

August 12 Democratic primary:

Note:Jim Swanson was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• John Murthaa - Incumbent Murtha was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

November 4 General election candidates:

John Murtha: 14,953

District 30

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Darrel Laumanna

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dean Knudsona - Incumbent Knudson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Libertarian candidates:

• Laurie Kroegera

November 4 General election candidates:

Darrel Laumann: 8,658

Dean Knudson: 13,951

Laurie Kroeger: 747

District 31

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Amy Loudenbecka - Incumbent Loudenbeck was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Amy Loudenbeck: 17,721

District 32

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Alan Kupsika

Note:Doug A. Harrod was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Tyler Augusta - Incumbent August was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Alan Kupsik: 7,094

Tyler August: 13,714

District 33

Note: IncumbentStephen Nass (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Cody Horlacher: 2,195a
• Scott Johnson: 1,317
• Bill Lurvey: 278

Note:Ben Bourdo was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Cody Horlacher: 19,429

District 34

August 12 Democratic primary:

Note:Gerald Anderson andMerlin Van Buren were removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Rob Swearingena - Incumbent Swearingen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Rob Swearingen: 22,085

District 35

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Mary Czajaa - Incumbent Czaja was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mary Czaja: 18,713

District 36

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jeffrey Mursaua - Incumbent Mursau was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeffrey Mursau: 18,504

District 37

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Mary Arnolda

August 12 Republican primary:

• John Jaglera - Incumbent Jagler was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mary Arnold: 10,058

John Jagler: 14,400

District 38

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Tom Chojnackia

August 12 Republican primary:

• Joel Kleefischa - Incumbent Kleefisch was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

November 4 General election candidates:

Tom Chojnacki: 10,281

Joel Kleefisch: 17,481

District 39

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Mark Borna - Incumbent Born was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Independent candidates:

• Richard Bennett

November 4 General election candidates:

Mark Born: 16,793

Richard Bennett: 5,977

District 40

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Kevin Petersena - Incumbent Petersen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

November 4 General election candidates:

Kevin Petersen: 18,424

District 41

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Joe Kallasa

August 12 Republican primary:

• Joan Ballwega - Incumbent Ballweg was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

November 4 General election candidates:

Joe Kallas: 8,409

Joan Ballweg: 13,152

District 42

August 12 Democratic primary:

• George Ferritera

Note:Steve Gulasky was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Keith Rippa - Incumbent Ripp was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Independent candidates:

Note:Donn Garves was removed from the candidate list.

November 4 General election candidates:

George Ferriter: 10,518

Keith Ripp: 14,238

District 43

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Andy Jorgensena - Incumbent Jorgensen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Herschel Brodkey: 713
• Leon Hebert: 762a

Note:Evan Wynn was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Andy Jorgensen: 14,116

Leon Hebert: 9,493

District 44

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Debra Kolstea - Incumbent Kolste was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

Note:Jacob Dorsey withdrew from the election prior to the general election. He appeared on the general election ballot.

November 4 General election candidates:

Debra Kolste: 13,354

Jacob Dorsey: 6,298

District 45

Note: IncumbentJanis Ringhand (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Sheila De Forest: 1,691
• Mark Spreitzer: 1,993a

August 12 Republican primary:

Note:Russell Rucker was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mark Spreitzer: 12,856

District 46

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Gary Hebla - Incumbent Hebl was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Gary Hebl: 20,014

District 47

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Robb Kahla - Incumbent Kahl was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Libertarian candidates:

• Phillip Andersona

Green candidates:

Note:Michael LaForest was removed from the candidate list.

November 4 General election candidates:

Robb Kahl: 20,332

Phillip Anderson: 4,596

District 48

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Melissa Agard Sargenta - Incumbent Sargent was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Melissa Agard Sargent: 23,423

District 49

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Chad Hennemana

August 12 Republican primary:

• Travis Tranela - Incumbent Tranell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Chad Henneman: 7,689

Travis Tranel: 12,240

District 50

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Christopher Millera

August 12 Republican primary:

• Ed Brooksa - Incumbent Brooks was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

November 4 General election candidates:

Christopher Miller: 8,600

Ed Brooks: 11,775

District 51

Note: IncumbentHoward Marklein (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dick Catesa

August 12 Republican primary:

• Todd Novak: 2,262a
• Dennis B. Polivka: 922
• Ken Rhino Rynes: 639
• Tyler G. Schultz: 859

Note:Curt Peterson andCharles Allen Nichols were removed from the candidate list before the primary.

Libertarian candidates:

• Adam Laufenberga

November 4 General election candidates:

Dick Cates: 10,577

Todd Novak: 10,642

Adam Laufenberg: 1,177

District 52

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jeremy Thiesfeldta - Incumbent Thiesfeldt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeremy Thiesfeldt: 17,523

District 53

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Michael Schraaa - Incumbent Schraa was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Michael Schraa: 17,618

District 54

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Gordon Hintza - Incumbent Hintz was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Mark Elliotta

November 4 General election candidates:

Gordon Hintz: 11,228

Mark Elliott: 10,571

District 55

Note: IncumbentDean Kaufert (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Mark Westphala

August 12 Republican primary:

• Steven Gillespie: 1,016
• John R. Lehman: 440
• Ryan Pheifer: 1,268
• Mike Rohrkaste: 1,442a
• Jay Schroeder: 410

Note:Jarrod William Kuehn andRyan Patrick Rothenbach were removed from the candidate list before the primary.

Libertarian candidates:

Note:Rich Martin was removed from the candidate list before the election.

November 4 General election candidates:

Mark Westphal: 10,240

Mike Rohrkaste: 14,027

District 56

August 12 Democratic primary:

Note:Diana Lynne Lawrence was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dave Murphya - Incumbent Murphy was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Dave Murphy: 20,844

District 57

Note: IncumbentPenny Bernard Schaber (D) ran forState Senate District 19.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Amanda Stucka

August 12 Republican primary:

• Chris Kleina

November 4 General election candidates:

Amanda Stuck: 11,162

Chris Klein: 9,432

District 58

Note: IncumbentPat Strachota (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Bob Gannon: 2,469a
• Tiffany Koehler: 1,335
• Sandy Voss: 1,008

November 4 General election candidates:

Bob Gannon: 22,087

District 59

Note: IncumbentDaniel LeMahieu (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jesse Kremer: 2,388a
• Ralph Prescott: 1,478
• Timothy Ramthun: 1,467
• Bill Savage: 854

Note:Mark Clifford Brunner was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jesse Kremer: 22,417

District 60

Note: IncumbentDuey Stroebel (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

Note:Perry Duman was removed from the candidate list before the primary, but continued his campaign as a write-in candidate in the general election.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Robert Brooks: 4,791a
• Jean F. Opitz: 3,457

Note:Joe Angelo Erato was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Perry Duman: 5 (write-in)

Robert Brooks: 24,066

District 61

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Samantha Kerkmana - Incumbent Kerman was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Samantha Kerkman: 17,452

District 62

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Thomas Weatherstona - Incumbent Weatherston was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Thomas Weatherston: 18,761

District 63

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Andy Mitchella

August 12 Republican primary:

• Robin J. Vos: 4,594a - Incumbent Vos was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
• Bryn Biemeck: 540

November 4 General election candidates:

Andy Mitchell: 8,917

Robin J. Vos: 15,361

District 64

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Peter W. Barcaa - Incumbent Barca was elected to the chamber in 2008.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Peter W. Barca: 13,887

District 65

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Tod Ohnstada - Incumbent Ohnstad was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Tod Ohnstad: 11,599

District 66

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Cory Masona - Incumbent Mason was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

Libertarian candidates:

• George Meyersa

November 4 General election candidates:

Cory Mason: 12,062

George Meyers: 2,781

District 67

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Gary L. Stenea

August 12 Republican primary:

• Tom Larsona - Incumbent Larson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Gary L. Stene: 8,691

Tom Larson: 13,353

District 68

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jeff Pecka

August 12 Republican primary:

• Kathy Berniera - Incumbent Bernier was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeff Peck: 10,076

Kathy Bernier: 11,289

District 69

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Norbert Salamonskia

August 12 Republican primary:

• Bob Kulpa - Incumbent Kulp was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 19, 2013.

Note:Debra Koncel was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Norbert Salamonski: 6,380

Bob Kulp: 14,233

District 70

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Amy Sue Vruwinka - Incumbent Vruwink was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Nancy VanderMeera

November 4 General election candidates:

Amy Sue Vruwink: 10,508

Nancy VanderMeer: 11,766

District 71

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Katrina Shanklanda - Incumbent Shankland was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Katrina Shankland: 17,134

District 72

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dana Duncan: 1,688a
• Tom Rayome: 835

August 12 Republican primary:

• Scott S. Kruga - Incumbent Krug was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Dana Duncan: 10,317

Scott S. Krug: 13,113

District 73

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Nick Milroya - Incumbent Milroy was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Nick Milroy: 15,602

District 74

Note: IncumbentJanet Bewley (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Graham Garfield: 1,636
• Beth Meyers: 3,092a

August 12 Republican primary:

• Jamey Francisa

November 4 General election candidates:

Beth Meyers: 14,663

Jamey Francis: 10,862

District 75

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Stephen Smitha - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Ken Mandley: 1,208
• Romaine Robert Quinn: 2,231a

November 4 General election candidates:

Stephen Smith: 9,643

Romaine Robert Quinn: 11,730a

District 76

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Chris Taylora - Incumbent Taylor was first elected to the chamber in 2011.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Chris Taylor: 27,102

District 77

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Terese Berceaua - Incumbent Berceau was first elected to the chamber in 1998.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Terese Berceau: 25,268

District 78

Note: IncumbentBrett Hulsey (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Mark Clear: 2,913
• Lisa Subeck: 3,827a

August 12 Republican primary:

Note:Rick Cruz was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Lisa Subeck: 23,014

District 79

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dianne Hesselbeina - Incumbent Hesselbein was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Brent Renteriaa

November 4 General election candidates:

Dianne Hesselbein: 18,843

Brent Renteria: 11,406

District 80

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Sondy Popea - Incumbent Pope was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Sondy Pope: 21,633

District 81

Note: IncumbentFred Clark (D) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dave Considine: 2,085a
• Margo Miller: 1,395
• Peter J. Vedro: 482

August 12 Republican primary:

• Ashton Kirsch: 1,893a
• David Moore: 333
• Greg Petrulis: 437

November 4 General election candidates:

Dave Considine: 12,934

Ashton Kirsch: 10,892

District 82

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Ken Skowronskia - Incumbent Skowronski was first elected to the chamber in a special election on December 17, 2013.

Independent candidates:

Note:Kathleen Elizabeth Vincent was removed from the candidate list.

November 4 General election candidates:

Ken Skowronski: 19,210

District 83

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jim Brownlowa

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dave Craiga - Incumbent Craig was first elected to the chamber in 2011.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jim Brownlow: 7,877

Dave Craig: 21,382

District 84

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Michael Kuglitscha - Incumbent Kuglitsch was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Libertarian candidates:

Note:Jerry Seifert was removed from the ballot.

November 4 General election candidates:

Michael Kuglitsch: 19,700

District 85

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Mandy Wrighta - Incumbent Wright was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Dave Heatona

November 4 General election candidates:

Mandy Wright: 11,082

Dave Heaton: 11,167

District 86

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Nancy Stencila

August 12 Republican primary:

• John Spirosa - Incumbent Spiros was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

November 4 General election candidates:

Nancy Stencil: 9,528

John Spiros: 15,875

District 87

Note: IncumbentMary Williams (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Richard Pulchera

August 12 Republican primary:

• Michael Bub: 1,433
• James Edming: 1,452a
• Shirl Labarre: 1,339
• Scott Kenneth Noble: 960

Note:Cindy Beaty was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

Bub sought a recount after a counting error in Rusk County; the outcome was not affected.^[1][2]

November 4 General election candidates:

Richard Pulcher: 7,098

James Edming: 14,121

Michael Bub: 52 (write-in)

District 88

Note: IncumbentJohn Klenke (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dan Robinsona

August 12 Republican primary:

• John Maccoa

November 4 General election candidates:

Dan Robinson: 10,046

John Macco: 12,915

District 89

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• John Nygrena - Incumbent Nygren was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

November 4 General election candidates:

John Nygren: 18,483

District 90

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Eric Genricha - Incumbent Genrich was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Eric Wimbergera

Serving Liberty and the People candidates:

• Shae Sortwella

November 4 General election candidates:

Eric Genrich: 7,953

Eric Wimberger: 5,342

Shae Sortwell: 1,164

District 91

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Dana Wachsa - Incumbent Wachs was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Dana Wachs: 14,686

District 92

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Chris Danoua - Incumbent Danou was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Isaac Weixa

November 4 General election candidates:

Chris Danou: 11,862

Isaac Weix: 9,096

District 93

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jeff Smitha

August 12 Republican primary:

• Warren Petryka - Incumbent Petryk was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jeff Smith: 10,749

Warren Petryk: 13,367

District 94

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Steve Doylea - Incumbent Doyle as first elected to the chamber in 2011.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Tracie Happela

November 4 General election candidates:

Steve Doyle: 13,670

Tracie Happel: 11,617

District 95

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Jill Billingsa - Incumbent Billings was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 8, 2011.

August 12 Republican primary:

• No candidates filed.

November 4 General election candidates:

Jill Billings: 17,037

District 96

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Peter Flescha

August 12 Republican primary:

• Lee Nerisona - Incumbent Nerison was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

November 4 General election candidates:

Peter Flesch: 8,839

Lee Nerison: 12,683

District 97

Note: IncumbentBill Kramer (R) did not run for re-election.

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Scott Allen: 2,004a
• Joe Banske: 300
• Kathleen Cummings: 743
• Aaron Perry: 429
• Brandon Rosner: 1,716
• Vince Trovato: 728

Libertarian candidates:

Note:Chuck Schilling was removed from the ballot.

November 4 General election candidates:

Scott Allen: 17,804

District 98

August 12 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

August 12 Republican primary:

• Adam Neylona - Incumbent Neylon was first elected to the chamber in a special election on April 2, 2013.

Note:Brian Patrick Miller was removed from the candidate list before the primary.

November 4 General election candidates:

Adam Neylon: 21,357

District 99

August 12 Democratic primary:

• Alice Jensena

August 12 Republican primary:

• Chris Kapengaa - Incumbent Kapenga was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

November 4 General election candidates:

Alice Jensen: 6,593

Chris Kapenga: 23,232

See also

• Wisconsin State Assembly
• Wisconsin State Legislature
• State legislative elections, 2014

External links

Suggest a link

• Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, 2014 Fall General Election Results
• Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, 2014 Primary Candidate List
• Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Candidates Registered by Office
• Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Certificate of Nomination for General Election

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