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2026 Fall Endorsements

Keep reading below to see our full fall endorsement line up! We are very excited about these candidates and their plans for what a Wisconsin that works for all looks like.

 

 

REP. ROBYN VINING – SENATE DISTRICT 05

Robyn’s top priorities are public education, increasing access to mental healthcare, lowering the cost of childcare and regulating data centers. She’ll continue to protect reproductive freedom, strengthen public education, expand access to affordable health care, support working families, and build a cleaner, more equitable future.

 

 

 

 

SENATOR CHRIS LARSON – SENATE DISTRICT 07

Chris is focused on bringing new people into the political process who haven’t been involved before. He wants to eliminate the sales tax exemption that is attracting Big Tech to Wisconsin.

 

 

 

 

 

EMILIY TSEFFOS – SENATE DISTRICT 19

Emily is an activist and an organizer who passionately meets the needs of her community. She is very clear that we need access to healthcare and to expand medicaid. She will work to raise the minimum wage and address the massive wealth gap and the affordability crisis.

 

 

 

 

 

JEFF FOSTER – SENATE DISTRICT 23

Jeff is a farmer from Dunn County who supports investments in rural Wisconsin, like clean energy, the BadgerCare Public Option, public education, and childcare support for families. He will build on the ongoing work to make rural Wisconsin an attractive place to live and raise a family.

 

 

 

 

 

SENATOR JEFF SMITH – SENATE DISTRICT 31

Senator Jeff Smith will continue to fight for clean air and water, as well as work to hold hospitals accountable, including access to mental health care and reproductive services. 

 

 

 

 

ISMAEL LUNA – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 08

Ismael Luna comes from the South Side of Milwaukee, and is a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools. From protecting vulnerable communities, to advocating for healthcare (including mental healthcare), to fighting for housing access for all, Ismael will work hard for Assembly District 08.

 

 

 

 

REP. DARRIN MADISON – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 10

Darrin will continue fighting to cap household utility costs at 2% of income, protect ratepayers from the costs of large data centers, fully fund public education, and advance public options like public grocery stores and a public bank.

 

 

 

 

 

AMY ZIMMERMAN – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13

Amy is running to build a better Wisconsin – one where her constituents are cared for and care for each other. This means advocating and fighting for things like affordable access to childcare, healthcare, and elder care, and access to a dignified retirement for all workers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REP. ANGELITO TENORIO – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 14

Angelito will continue to prioritize affordability, including healthcare, child care, and utility costs. He will also continue fighting for public schools and higher special education reimbursement, as well as strengthen workers’ rights and create more good-paying union jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

STEPHEN TRYON – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 15

Stephen is an enthusiastic supporter of public education and fixing funding. He supports measures to cut military spending to pay down the debt and fully fund healthcare, childcare, and education. He will fight to protect the environment, control carbon emissions, and subsidize renewable energy.

 

 

 

 

 

REP. MARGARET ARNEY – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18

Margaret will work to create opportunities in health care, affordability, justice system reform, and more. Finally, she strives to provide free communication with family members and community support and enhanced opportunities for education, training, counselling and treatment for those who are incarcerated.

 

 

 

 

 

REP. RYAN CLANCY – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19 

Ryan will continue to fight for free speech, public education funding, renter’s rights, healthcare and food access, and more. Ryan is a lifelong Milwaukee resident, as well as a lifelong activist, organizer, and advocate. He has spent his time in the Assembly speaking up and pushing for much needed change – especially when it comes to vulnerable communities.

 

 

 

 

 

BILL OEMICHEN – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 50

Bill brings decades of experience as a cooperative leader, attorney, and public education advocate. He has deep connections with community organizations and firsthand understanding of the property tax burden facing Wisconsin families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRACE ABITZ – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 56

Grace is a small business owner that owns a 3rd space for LGBTQIA+ people in Hortonville. She will be a fighter for policy that makes lives better at the state level. She is excited about the 2% rate cap policy on utilities and the fairness funding package.

 

 

 

 

 

JOEY MARSCHALL – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 57

Joey is passionate about a living wage for all people. His platform revolves around healthcare first and specifically states badgercare public option as the best path forward and rural revitalization.

 

 

 

 

 

REP. ANGELINA CRUZ – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 62

Angelina knows and demonstrates the importance of developing collaborative relationships and working collectively to realize a Wisconsin that is open, inclusive, and supports the ability of all people to thrive.

 

 

 

 

 

REP. ANGELA STROUD – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 73

Angela Stroud is a strong and energetic advocate for public education, childcare, the BadgerCare Public Option, and regulation of data centers. She is always accessible, engaging, thoughtful, and willing to work with Citizen Action to get things done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RICO CAMACHO – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 82

Rico sees himself as part of a broader movement to build political power for working families. His top priorities are making Wisconsin more affordable, fully funding public education, expanding access to healthcare and making sure every community has a voice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REP. RYAN SPAUDE – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 89

Rep. Ryan Spaude will work hard to defend this seat, and continue to work closely with Citizen Action as a champion in the district. He was a strong NO vote on the budget due to the lack of funding for public schools. He continues to be a strong advocate for BadgerCare Public Option and the $20 Minimum Wage.

 

 

 

 

 

REP. AMAAD RIVERA-WAGNER – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 90

Rep. Amaad Wagner-Rivera to be a dependable legislator and organizer. They appreciate his continued alignment and allyship with Citizen Action, and are glad to have him be a leader around $20 minimum wage and BadgerCare for All, as well as climate issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REP. CHRISTIAN PHELPS – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 93

Rep. Christian Phelps is one of the strongest allies Citizen Action has ever had, and will continue to fight for healthcare, climate justice, and more throughout his second term. He will continue to advocate for fixing the public and special education funding formula.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REP. TARA JOHNSON – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 96

A former union member from a union family, Tara Johnson brings a deep personal commitment to working families, affordable healthcare, and a Wisconsin where everyone can afford to live and raise a family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOCASTA ZAMARRIPA – SECRETARY OF STATE

JoCasta is running on a platform of affordable child care, housing relief, and fully funding public schools. She will also use the office to strongly support the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.

 

 

 

 

 

YEE LENG XIONG – STATE TREASURER

Yee will ensure the Treasurer answers to the people of Wisconsin. He will fight to make sure public resources serve people instead of the powerful and wealthy. He will also fight for transparency in the office and to make sure Wisconsinites have access to the things they need not just to survive, but thrive.

 

 

 

 

VOTE NO ON THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS 

VETO POWERS

Prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee

DEI SPENDING

Prohibit the government from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin

FREEDOM TO GATHER

Prohibits the government from closing gatherings at places of worship during declared emergencies

Read the full language and get additional info at ballotpedia.org/Wisconsin_2026_ballot_measures