Condado de Rock

John Henderson is a successful businessman and lifelong citizen of the Elkhorn area. His long career in the real estate industry has shown him the many problems of today’s housing market, where many families cannot afford homes. Henderson believes in the right to choose an abortion and will fight to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin. He also supports adequate funding for our public schools and reforming state immigration law so that undocumented Wisconsinites can receive drivers’ licenses. Henderson’s opponent is Republican Representative Tyler August, who has previously been endorsed by a radical anti-abortion group that seeks to ban the procedure completely, without exceptions. John Henderson is the progressive choice in this race.

Al Kupsik is a former mayor of Lake Geneva. He has previously run for legislative office, but campaign and social media information for this race is minimal. He is challenging Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has been endorsed by extreme organizations seeking to ban abortion entirely in Wisconsin. Given his prior policy positions, Al Kupsik is the more progressive choice in this race.

Brienne Brown is a well-respected leader in her community, having been elected to three terms on the Whitewater City Council. Brown is an educator, hunter, and small business owner who understands the challenges faced by many different groups of people in our state. She believes in the right to choose an abortion, in the necessity of investing in local public safety, and common sense gun laws. Brown also wants to fight for better infrastructure and internet access for the 43rd Assembly District. She is running against Republican Representative Scott Johnson, who has previously been endorsed by radical anti-abortion groups seeking to outlaw the procedure in Wisconsin. Brienne Brown is the clear progressive choice in this race.

Small business owner, former educator, and active community leader Anne Roe is running to represent the 44th Assembly District. Roe has been heavily involved in efforts to revitalize downtown Janesville, and as a 30-year resident of the city, she is in tune with local issues. She is interested in tackling Wisconsin’s affordable housing crisis, fighting for the right to choose an abortion, and raising the minimum wage. As a mother, Roe also knows that out-of-control healthcare and childcare costs are causing many families to struggle. She is running against Republican candidate Bruce Danielson, who supported the August referendums seeking to hamper state responses to emergency situations. Ann Roe is the progressive choice in this race.

Former Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running for reelection in the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level. His priorities include support for increasing funding for public schools and mental health access, expanding BadgerCare, raising the minimum wage, increasing access to childcare and quality affordable housing, and fighting for non-partisan redistricting reform. Anderson also favors efforts to move to renewable energy sources and is a strong supporter of workers' rights. Prior to his election to the Legislature, Anderson worked closely with YWCA Rock County and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Clinton Anderson is unopposed in this race and is the progressive choice.

Jenna Jacobson was elected to the Assembly in 2022 and previously served as Village of Oregon Trustee. Prior to her time in the Legislature, Jacobson worked as a Housing Program Specialist to help people get and stay in affordable, quality housing in Dane County. Jacobson promises to continue fighting for our shared values, like making sure our public schools are fully funded, expanding broadband internet access, expanding BadgerCare and mental health support, fighting to protect Wisconsin's natural resources and promoting access to clean water, and supporting family farms throughout Wisconsin. Jacobson is also passionate about women's rights and reproductive freedom. Her opponent is Republican candidate Richard Johnson. Jenna Jacobson is the progressive candidate in this race.