Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 50

See where Aleckson and Oemichen stand on housing and schools. Names follow official Dane County election filings.

About this race

Jon Aleckson (Republican), Bill Oemichen (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Jon Aleckson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Make housing affordable to buy when young and keep when old
Strict state laws on data centers and AI with no cost-shifting to families
Smarter schools and civics education in every public school

Biography

Jon Aleckson is a retired educational software company founder who led Web Courseworks, per the campaign site. Aleckson holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from UW-Madison and formerly taught as an adjunct professor at UW-Platteville, per the campaign site. Aleckson has lived in the Town of Springdale since 2008 and serves on the board of a free health clinic in Middleton, per the campaign site.

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Bill Oemichen

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Secure sustainable state investment in public school financing
Expand state support for affordable housing
Expand state investment in affordable childcare access

Biography

Bill Oemichen is a Professor of Practice in law and local government education at UW-Madison's Division of Extension, per the Monroe Times. He previously served as Wisconsin's chief consumer protection official at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and as president and CEO of Cooperative Network, and he is serving his third term as New Glarus School Board President. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 50 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Aleckson and Bill Oemichen. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and schools.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 50 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.

How do I see my exact Dane County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dane County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jon Aleckson, full profile Bill Oemichen, full profile Official Wisconsin election office