Wisconsin to Hold State Assembly Elections November 3
Voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide control of the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Elections
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On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Wisconsin voters will cast ballots in elections for all seats in the State Assembly. This upcoming vote could determine which party holds legislative power as Democrats aim to flip current majorities.
Why it matters
Democrats require a net gain of five seats to secure an Assembly majority and two seats to control the State Senate. A shift in these chambers would end 16 years of Republican control in Madison.
Republicans currently maintain a 54 to 45 majority in the State Assembly and an 18 to 15 advantage in the State Senate. Democrats have not held a majority in either chamber since 2010.
The players
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin is a freshman lawmaker who passed ten bipartisan bills into state law during his term.
Bobby Lindsey
Bobby Lindsey is a 61-year-old candidate participating in the upcoming election cycle.
The details
Candidates are currently engaging with voters by knocking on doors throughout the 88th and 89th Assembly Districts, which were decided by mere hundreds of votes in 2024. Lawmakers like Ben Franklin are highlighting legislative records, including the ten bipartisan bills he passed during his term, while new district maps implemented in 2024 shape the competitive landscape.
Timeline
2010 was the last year Democrats held a legislative majority.
2024 saw the 88th and 89th districts decided by hundreds of votes.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, is the election day for all Wisconsin Assembly seats.
Political Context
The implementation of the 2024 Wisconsin district maps marks the first state-wide election cycle under these new boundaries. Opponents of the current legislative majority argue that these changes provide a path to end the 16-year Republican control of the chambers.
The outcome of these legislative races will determine which party directs state policy and infrastructure funding in Wisconsin. Residents will see the tangible impact of these results in future state regulations and budget allocations passed in Madison.
The takeaway
Voters in the 88th and 89th Assembly Districts should monitor local candidate forums to understand the specific positions of those running for office. As these districts were decided by small margins in 2024, individual votes will hold significant weight in the final legislative balance.
Further reading
For more information on the upcoming races, visit the Wisconsin Elections portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLUK.
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