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Return Ballots by Tuesday, November 5th
The Wisconsin Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. Absentee ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by Tuesday, November 5 at 8PM. Vote in every race on your ballot, then share this guide with your friends and family!
State Senator, District 24
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
Collin McNamara believes Central Wisconsin, where he was born and raised, holds strong values of honesty and integrity that need to be represented in the State Senate. McNamara is interested in improving the region’s infrastructure, increasing accessibility to affordable healthcare, and keeping local communities safe. McNamara’s opponent is Senator Patrick Testin, who has been endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Collin McNamara is the progressive choice in this race.
Collin McNamara believes Central Wisconsin, where he was born and raised, holds strong values of honesty and integrity that need to be represented in the State Senate. McNamara is interested in improving the region’s infrastructure, increasing accessibility to affordable healthcare, and keeping local communities safe. McNamara’s opponent is Senator Patrick Testin, who has been endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Collin McNamara is the progressive choice in this race.
State Assembly
Representative, District 69
Roger Halls is a 20-year resident of northwest Wisconsin, and a Bronze Star Army veteran. Halls has served on the Stanley City Council and has been active in the community with Big Brothers Big Sisters and other charitable organizations. He is running for Assembly to lead by example and work for what is best for fellow Wisconsinites. Halls believes in the right to choose an abortion and that the wealthy should be paying their fair share of taxes. He’s also passionate about the necessity of quality, accessible healthcare, including mental healthcare, for all. Halls is running against Republican Representative Karen Hurd, who has been endorsed by radical anti-abortion groups aiming to outlaw the procedure in Wisconsin. Roger Halls is the progressive choice in this race.
Roger Halls is a 20-year resident of northwest Wisconsin, and a Bronze Star Army veteran. Halls has served on the Stanley City Council and has been active in the community with Big Brothers Big Sisters and other charitable organizations. He is running for Assembly to lead by example and work for what is best for fellow Wisconsinites. Halls believes in the right to choose an abortion and that the wealthy should be paying their fair share of taxes. He’s also passionate about the necessity of quality, accessible healthcare, including mental healthcare, for all. Halls is running against Republican Representative Karen Hurd, who has been endorsed by radical anti-abortion groups aiming to outlaw the procedure in Wisconsin. Roger Halls is the progressive choice in this race.
Representative, District 70
Account manager and Tomah native Remy Gomez currently serves his community on the Monroe County Board of Supervisors and previously on the Tomah Common Council. If elected, he plans to fight for all residents of the 70th Assembly District, not just a select few. Gomez is proudly pro-choice, and supports codifying reproductive freedom in state law. He also wants to ensure our public schools and infrastructure have adequate funding, especially in rural communities, and will fight for Medicaid expansion and affordable childcare. Gomez is challenging Republican incumbent Nancy VanderMeer, who has consistently cast anti-choice, anti-public education, anti-environment, and anti-democracy votes during her time in the Assembly. Remy Gomez is the progressive choice in this race.
Account manager and Tomah native Remy Gomez currently serves his community on the Monroe County Board of Supervisors and previously on the Tomah Common Council. If elected, he plans to fight for all residents of the 70th Assembly District, not just a select few. Gomez is proudly pro-choice, and supports codifying reproductive freedom in state law. He also wants to ensure our public schools and infrastructure have adequate funding, especially in rural communities, and will fight for Medicaid expansion and affordable childcare. Gomez is challenging Republican incumbent Nancy VanderMeer, who has consistently cast anti-choice, anti-public education, anti-environment, and anti-democracy votes during her time in the Assembly. Remy Gomez is the progressive choice in this race.
Representative, District 72
Former credit union professional Suzanne Campbell is running for the 72nd Assembly District seat because she wants to be a part of moving Wisconsin forward. Campbell believes in the right to choose an abortion, will fight for the rights of our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors, and promises to advocate for better mental healthcare. As the daughter of a union family, she is also a strong supporter of workers’ rights and fair wages. Campbell is running against Republican Representative Scott Krug, who has previously been endorsed by two of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion organizations. Suzanne Campbell is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Former credit union professional Suzanne Campbell is running for the 72nd Assembly District seat because she wants to be a part of moving Wisconsin forward. Campbell believes in the right to choose an abortion, will fight for the rights of our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors, and promises to advocate for better mental healthcare. As the daughter of a union family, she is also a strong supporter of workers’ rights and fair wages. Campbell is running against Republican Representative Scott Krug, who has previously been endorsed by two of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion organizations. Suzanne Campbell is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Representative, District 86
Former Marathon City village president and Marathon County supervisor John Small has been active in central Wisconsin politics for decades. Small is passionate about education and believes in fully funding our public schools and universities to prepare our children for the future. A biologist by education, he supports protecting our land and water, using our budget surplus wisely to improve infrastructure, and investing in rural communities. Also running is Republican Representative John Spiros, who is aligned with one of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion organizations. John Small is the more progressive choice in this race.
Former Marathon City village president and Marathon County supervisor John Small has been active in central Wisconsin politics for decades. Small is passionate about education and believes in fully funding our public schools and universities to prepare our children for the future. A biologist by education, he supports protecting our land and water, using our budget surplus wisely to improve infrastructure, and investing in rural communities. Also running is Republican Representative John Spiros, who is aligned with one of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion organizations. John Small is the more progressive choice in this race.