City of Hales Corners

Megan Lach is a southeastern Wisconsin native who was moved to run for Senate by her experiences as a woman navigating the political landscape. She brings a passion for equity and justice to the campaign, strongly supporting investments in high-quality public schools, protecting reproductive rights, and ensuring families have access to affordable childcare. She is a single mother who has experience in a broad range of industries, which helps her identify with the different struggles that many Wisconsinites face. Lach faces Senator Julian Bradley, a staunch conservative who has been endorsed by an extreme anti-abortion group that opposes reproductive freedom even in cases where the pregnant person’s life is at risk. Megan Lach is the clear progressive choice in this race.

LuAnn Bird is a former school board member and education professional, former League of Women Voters director, and former nonprofit development professional who is running for the 61st Assembly District to continue using her skills and experience to serve her community. Bringing enthusiasm and determination to every challenge she faces, Bird's top priorities in the Assembly would include working to restore faith in our democracy and ensuring all eligible voters - including voters with disabilities - can vote, addressing the challenge of rising costs, restoring reproductive freedom for all Wisconsinites, working toward safer schools and public spaces, and addressing mental health needs in our community. As a grandmother of three, mother of two, and wife of a Vietnam veteran who has been paralyzed for 32 years, Bird knows that the policy decisions made in the State Capitol have a real life impact on Wisconsin families. She is challenging Republican Representative Bob Donovan, who has previously been endorsed by one of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion groups. LuAnn Bird is the progressive choice in this race.

Waukesha native and active community member Kevin Reilly has been a mental health professional for over 30 years. He believes in protecting the right to choose an abortion, standing up for democracy, and cutting through the partisanship in Madison to truly support local communities. He also supports legalizing marijuana, expanding Medicaid, and increasing access to mental health support. Also running in the 82nd Assembly District is Republican Representative Scott Allen, who has been endorsed by two of Wisconsin’s most extreme anti-abortion organizations. Kevin Reilly is the more progressive choice in this race.

Zachary Roper has minimal campaign or social media presence. He is challenging Republican Representative Chuck Wichgers, who has earned a 100% rating from a group opposed to all abortion without exception and also opposes same-sex marriage. While Roper’s specific policy positions are unknown, Wichgers’ extreme conservatism makes Roper the likely progressive choice in this race.