See where Kostka and Stroud stand on schools and health care. Names follow official Bayfield County election filings.
Frank Kostka (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Angela Stroud is the sitting member, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission's incumbent listing and the Legislature's roster. Wisconsin has no runoffs; the August 11 partisan primary set each party's nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list for the November 3, 2026 general election (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Kostka owns Ashland's Bay Area Pawn Shop and served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force after working in the mines, per WPR. He was elected commander of the American Legion Department of Wisconsin in 2018. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
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Angela Stroud is the State Representative for Wisconsin's 73rd Assembly District and is running for a second term, per the campaign site. Stroud has worked as an educator and moved to Ashland in 2012, per the campaign site. Stroud helped secure free lead line replacement for homeowners in Superior, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 73 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Kostka and Angela Stroud. Candidate information follows official Bayfield County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and health care.
When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 73 election in Wisconsin?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wisconsin are on the Wisconsin election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Bayfield County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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