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Ben Brist
Democratic · Wisconsin · 2026Ben Brist is a U.S. Army veteran who served seven years on active duty as a paratrooper and infantry officer, per his campaign site. He is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite who recently earned a master's degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, per WUWM 89.7 FM. He is the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin's 61st Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Priorities
- Property tax relief for homeowners and seniors, per the campaign site
- Restore state investment in public schools and local services, per the campaign site
- Statewide moratorium on new data centers until a regulatory framework is in place, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Wisconsin Assembly District 61 · Wisconsin · 2026
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