Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature 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 the Wisconsin State Assembly. The chamber was controlled by the Republican Party, which increased its holdings from 60 to 63 seats. The Democratic Party suffered a net loss of four seats, dropping from 38 to 34 seats. The Independent 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 the Wisconsin State Assembly:
| Wisconsin House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 38 | 36 | |
| Republican Party | 60 | 63 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 99 | 99 | |
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) defeated Joe Majeski (D) in the general election. Kitchens defeated Paul Feit, Brian Hackbarth and Terry McNulty in the Republican primary. Incumbent Garey Bies (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 26: Terry Katsma (R) defeated Terry Van Akkeren (D) in the general election. Endsley won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 50: Incumbent Ed Brooks (R) defeated Christopher 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) defeated Dick Cates (D) and Adam Laufenberg (L) in the general election. Incumbent Howard Marklein (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 68: Incumbent Kathy Bernier (R) defeated Jeff Peck (D) in the general election. Bernier won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 70: Incumbent Amy Vruwink (D) was defeated by Nancy 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: Incumbent Scott Krug (R) defeated Dana Duncan in the general election. Duncan defeated Tom Rayome in the Democratic primary. Krug won the general election by a margin of victory of 0.4 percent in 2012.
- District 75: Incumbent Stephen Smith (D) was defeated by Romaine Quinn (R) in the general election. Smith won the general election by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 85: Incumbent Mandy Wright (D) was defeated by Dave 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) defeated Dan Robinson (D) in the general election. Incumbent John Klenke (R) won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 93: Incumbent Warren Petryk (R) defeated Jeff 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: Incumbent John Jagler (R) defeated Mary Arnold (D) in the general election. Jagler won the general election by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 49: Incumbent Travis Tranel (R) defeated Chad Henneman (D) the general election. Tranel won the general election by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 67: Incumbent Tom Larson (R) defeated Gary 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: Incumbent JoCasta Zamarripa defeated Laura Manriquez in the Democratic primary.
- District 16: Incumbent Leon D. Young defeated Tracey Dent in the Democratic primary.
- District 63: Incumbent Robin Vos defeated Bryn 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 found above.
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: Incumbent Garey Bies (R) did not run for re-election.
August 12 Democratic primary:
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: 2,935
- 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 Jacque - Incumbent Jacque was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- André Jacque
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 Ott - Incumbent Ott was first elected to the chamber in 1986.
- Al Ott
Note: Joshua Young was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Al Ott: 19,542
District 4
Note: Incumbent Chad Weininger (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Corrie Campbell: 593
- Jeff Goelz: 1,038
- David Steffen: 2,359
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Plaunt: 10,026
- David Steffen: 14,467
District 5
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jim Steineke - Incumbent Steineke was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jim Steineke
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 Tauchen - Incumbent Tauchen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Gary Tauchen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary Tauchen: 18,696
District 7
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Daniel Riemer - Incumbent Reimer was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Daniel Riemer
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Daniel Riemer: 11,065
- Scott Espeseth: 8,800
District 8
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- JoCasta Zamarripa: 679 - Incumbent Zamarripa was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Laura Manriquez: 439
- JoCasta Zamarripa: 679
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- JoCasta Zamarripa: 5,155
- Vincent Synowicz: 1,271
District 9
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Josh Zepnick - Incumbent Zepnick was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Josh Zepnick
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Josh Zepnick: 8,507
District 10
Note: Incumbent Sandy Pasch (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- David Bowen: 3,992
- Bria Grant: 1,555
- Sara Lee Johann: 481
- Tia Torhorst: 1,338
- David Bowen: 3,992
- 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 Barnes - Incumbent Barnes was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mandela Barnes
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mandela Barnes: 17,328
District 12
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Frederick P. Kessler - Incumbent Kessler was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Frederick P. Kessler
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 Hutton - Incumbent Hutton was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Rob Hutton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rob Hutton: 20,710
District 14
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Dale Kooyenga - Incumbent Kooyenga was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Dale Kooyenga
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dale Kooyenga: 21,954
District 15
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joe Sanfelippo - Incumbent Sanfelippo was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Joe Sanfelippo
November 4 General election candidates:
- John F. Weishan, Jr.: 9,057
- Joe Sanfelippo: 15,427
District 16
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Leon D. Young: 2,309 - Incumbent Young was first elected to the chamber in 1992.
- Tracey Dent: 1,376
- Leon D. Young: 2,309
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leon D. Young: 16,183
District 17
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- LaTonya Johnson - Incumbent Johnson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- LaTonya Johnson
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- LaTonya Johnson: 19,666
- Eugenie M. Stackowitz: 2,802
District 18
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Evan Goyke - Incumbent Goyke was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Evan Goyke
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Evan Goyke: 16,522
District 19
Note: Incumbent Jon Richards (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Dan Adams: 2,023
- Jonathan Brostoff: 3,069
- Marina Dimitrijevic: 2,819
- Sara Geenen: 797
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Wisconsin Pirate Party candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jonathan Brostoff: 18,077
- Joseph Thomas Klein: 3,943
District 20
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Christine Sinicki - Incumbent Sinicki was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Christine Sinicki
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Molly McGartland: 439
- Justin Moralez: 172
- Mike Pierce: 405
- Molly McGartland: 439
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 Rodriguez - Incumbent Rodriguez was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 19, 2013.
- Jessie Rodriguez
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jessie Rodriguez: 16,051
District 22
Note: Incumbent Don Pridemore (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Janel Brandtjen: 3,132
- Nick Oliver: 689
- Blair Rogacki: 1,435
- Janel Brandtjen: 3,132
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jessie Read: 8,789
- Janel Brandtjen: 20,607
District 23
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jim Ott - Incumbent Ott was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jim Ott
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 Knodl - Incumbent Knodl was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Dan Knodl
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Knodl: 21,818
District 25
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Paul Tittl - Incumbent Tittl was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Paul Tittl
- Independent candidates:
Note: Craig Krueger was removed from the ballot.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Tittl: 17,042
District 26
Note: Incumbent Michael Endsley (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Job Hou-Seye: 688
- Terry Katsma: 5,861
November 4 General election candidates:
- Terry Van Akkeren: 9,064
- Terry Katsma: 14,352
District 27
Note: Incumbent Steve Kestell (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Darryl Carlson: 2,272
- Jackie Jarvis: 2,112
- Tyler Vorpagel: 2,533
November 4 General election candidates:
- Scott Grover Heinig: 9,447
- Tyler Vorpagel: 16,042
District 28
Note: Incumbent Erik Severson (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
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 Murtha - Incumbent Murtha was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- John Murtha
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Murtha: 14,953
District 30
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Dean Knudson - Incumbent Knudson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Dean Knudson
Libertarian candidates:
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 Loudenbeck - Incumbent Loudenbeck was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Amy Loudenbeck
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy Loudenbeck: 17,721
District 32
- August 12 Democratic primary:
Note: Doug A. Harrod was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tyler August - Incumbent August was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tyler August
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alan Kupsik: 7,094
- Tyler August: 13,714
District 33
Note: Incumbent Stephen Nass (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Cody Horlacher: 2,195
- Scott Johnson: 1,317
- Bill Lurvey: 278
- Cody Horlacher: 2,195
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 and Merlin Van Buren were removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Rob Swearingen - Incumbent Swearingen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Rob Swearingen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rob Swearingen: 22,085
District 35
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Mary Czaja - Incumbent Czaja was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mary Czaja
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Czaja: 18,713
District 36
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jeffrey Mursau - Incumbent Mursau was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Jeffrey Mursau
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeffrey Mursau: 18,504
District 37
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- John Jagler - Incumbent Jagler was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- John Jagler
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Arnold: 10,058
- John Jagler: 14,400
District 38
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joel Kleefisch - Incumbent Kleefisch was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Joel Kleefisch
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 Born - Incumbent Born was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mark Born
- Independent candidates:
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 Petersen - Incumbent Petersen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Kevin Petersen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin Petersen: 18,424
District 41
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joan Ballweg - Incumbent Ballweg was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Joan Ballweg
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Kallas: 8,409
- Joan Ballweg: 13,152
District 42
- August 12 Democratic primary:
Note: Steve Gulasky was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Keith Ripp - Incumbent Ripp was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Keith Ripp
- 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 Jorgensen - Incumbent Jorgensen was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Andy Jorgensen
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Herschel Brodkey: 713
- Leon Hebert: 762
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 Kolste - Incumbent Kolste was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Debra Kolste
- 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: Incumbent Janis Ringhand (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Sheila De Forest: 1,691
- Mark Spreitzer: 1,993
- 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 Hebl - Incumbent Hebl was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Gary Hebl
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary Hebl: 20,014
District 47
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Robb Kahl - Incumbent Kahl was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Robb Kahl
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Libertarian candidates:
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 Sargent - Incumbent Sargent was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Melissa Agard Sargent
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Melissa Agard Sargent: 23,423
District 49
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Travis Tranel - Incumbent Tranell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Travis Tranel
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chad Henneman: 7,689
- Travis Tranel: 12,240
District 50
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Ed Brooks - Incumbent Brooks was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Ed Brooks
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christopher Miller: 8,600
- Ed Brooks: 11,775
District 51
Note: Incumbent Howard Marklein (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Todd Novak: 2,262
- Dennis B. Polivka: 922
- Ken Rhino Rynes: 639
- Tyler G. Schultz: 859
- Todd Novak: 2,262
Note: Curt Peterson and Charles Allen Nichols were removed from the candidate list before the primary.
- Libertarian candidates:
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 Thiesfeldt - Incumbent Thiesfeldt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt: 17,523
District 53
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Michael Schraa - Incumbent Schraa was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Michael Schraa
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Schraa: 17,618
District 54
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Gordon Hintz - Incumbent Hintz was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Gordon Hintz
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gordon Hintz: 11,228
- Mark Elliott: 10,571
District 55
Note: Incumbent Dean Kaufert (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Steven Gillespie: 1,016
- John R. Lehman: 440
- Ryan Pheifer: 1,268
- Mike Rohrkaste: 1,442
- Jay Schroeder: 410
Note: Jarrod William Kuehn and Ryan 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 Murphy - Incumbent Murphy was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dave Murphy
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dave Murphy: 20,844
District 57
Note: Incumbent Penny Bernard Schaber (D) ran for State Senate District 19.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amanda Stuck: 11,162
- Chris Klein: 9,432
District 58
Note: Incumbent Pat Strachota (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Gannon: 2,469
- Tiffany Koehler: 1,335
- Sandy Voss: 1,008
- Bob Gannon: 2,469
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Gannon: 22,087
District 59
Note: Incumbent Daniel LeMahieu (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jesse Kremer: 2,388
- Ralph Prescott: 1,478
- Timothy Ramthun: 1,467
- Bill Savage: 854
- Jesse Kremer: 2,388
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: Incumbent Duey 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: 4,791
- Jean F. Opitz: 3,457
- Robert Brooks: 4,791
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 Kerkman - Incumbent Kerman was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Samantha Kerkman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Samantha Kerkman: 17,452
District 62
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Thomas Weatherston - Incumbent Weatherston was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Thomas Weatherston
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas Weatherston: 18,761
District 63
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Robin J. Vos: 4,594 - Incumbent Vos was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Bryn Biemeck: 540
- Robin J. Vos: 4,594
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andy Mitchell: 8,917
- Robin J. Vos: 15,361
District 64
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Peter W. Barca - Incumbent Barca was elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Peter W. Barca
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Peter W. Barca: 13,887
District 65
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Tod Ohnstad - Incumbent Ohnstad was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Tod Ohnstad
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tod Ohnstad: 11,599
District 66
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Cory Mason - Incumbent Mason was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Cory Mason
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cory Mason: 12,062
- George Meyers: 2,781
District 67
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tom Larson - Incumbent Larson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tom Larson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary L. Stene: 8,691
- Tom Larson: 13,353
District 68
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Kathy Bernier - Incumbent Bernier was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Kathy Bernier
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Peck: 10,076
- Kathy Bernier: 11,289
District 69
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Kulp - Incumbent Kulp was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 19, 2013.
- Bob Kulp
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 Vruwink - Incumbent Vruwink was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Amy Sue Vruwink
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy Sue Vruwink: 10,508
- Nancy VanderMeer: 11,766
District 71
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Katrina Shankland - Incumbent Shankland was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Katrina Shankland
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Katrina Shankland: 17,134
District 72
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Dana Duncan: 1,688
- Tom Rayome: 835
- Dana Duncan: 1,688
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Scott S. Krug - Incumbent Krug was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Scott S. Krug
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dana Duncan: 10,317
- Scott S. Krug: 13,113
District 73
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Nick Milroy - Incumbent Milroy was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Nick Milroy
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nick Milroy: 15,602
District 74
Note: Incumbent Janet Bewley (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Graham Garfield: 1,636
- Beth Meyers: 3,092
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Beth Meyers: 14,663
- Jamey Francis: 10,862
District 75
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Stephen Smith
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Ken Mandley: 1,208
- Romaine Robert Quinn: 2,231
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stephen Smith: 9,643
- Romaine Robert Quinn: 11,730
District 76
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Chris Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Chris Taylor
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Taylor: 27,102
District 77
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Terese Berceau - Incumbent Berceau was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Terese Berceau
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Terese Berceau: 25,268
District 78
Note: Incumbent Brett Hulsey (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Mark Clear: 2,913
- Lisa Subeck: 3,827
- 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 Hesselbein - Incumbent Hesselbein was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dianne Hesselbein
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dianne Hesselbein: 18,843
- Brent Renteria: 11,406
District 80
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Sondy Pope - Incumbent Pope was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Sondy Pope
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sondy Pope: 21,633
District 81
Note: Incumbent Fred Clark (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Dave Considine: 2,085
- Margo Miller: 1,395
- Peter J. Vedro: 482
- Dave Considine: 2,085
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Ashton Kirsch: 1,893
- David Moore: 333
- Greg Petrulis: 437
- Ashton Kirsch: 1,893
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 Skowronski - Incumbent Skowronski was first elected to the chamber in a special election on December 17, 2013.
- Ken Skowronski
- 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:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Dave Craig - Incumbent Craig was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Dave Craig
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 Kuglitsch - Incumbent Kuglitsch was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Michael Kuglitsch
- 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 Wright - Incumbent Wright was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mandy Wright
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mandy Wright: 11,082
- Dave Heaton: 11,167
District 86
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- John Spiros - Incumbent Spiros was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- John Spiros
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nancy Stencil: 9,528
- John Spiros: 15,875
District 87
Note: Incumbent Mary Williams (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Michael Bub: 1,433
- James Edming: 1,452
- 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: Incumbent John Klenke (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
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 Nygren - Incumbent Nygren was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- John Nygren
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Nygren: 18,483
District 90
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Eric Genrich - Incumbent Genrich was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Eric Genrich
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Serving Liberty and the People candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Genrich: 7,953
- Eric Wimberger: 5,342
- Shae Sortwell: 1,164
District 91
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Dana Wachs - Incumbent Wachs was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dana Wachs
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dana Wachs: 14,686
District 92
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Chris Danou - Incumbent Danou was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Chris Danou
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Danou: 11,862
- Isaac Weix: 9,096
District 93
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Warren Petryk - Incumbent Petryk was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Warren Petryk
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Smith: 10,749
- Warren Petryk: 13,367
District 94
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Steve Doyle - Incumbent Doyle as first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- Steve Doyle
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Doyle: 13,670
- Tracie Happel: 11,617
District 95
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- Jill Billings - Incumbent Billings was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 8, 2011.
- Jill Billings
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jill Billings: 17,037
District 96
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Lee Nerison - Incumbent Nerison was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Lee Nerison
November 4 General election candidates:
- Peter Flesch: 8,839
- Lee Nerison: 12,683
District 97
Note: Incumbent Bill Kramer (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Scott Allen: 2,004
- Joe Banske: 300
- Kathleen Cummings: 743
- Aaron Perry: 429
- Brandon Rosner: 1,716
- Vince Trovato: 728
- Scott Allen: 2,004
- 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 Neylon - Incumbent Neylon was first elected to the chamber in a special election on April 2, 2013.
- Adam Neylon
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:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Chris Kapenga - Incumbent Kapenga was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Chris Kapenga
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alice Jensen: 6,593
- Chris Kapenga: 23,232
See also
External links
- 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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