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Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 77

See where McCormick and Mayadev stand on schools and health care. Names follow official Dane County election filings.

About this race

Jane McCormick (Republican), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Renuka Mayadev 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Renuka Mayadev, is on the ballot.

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

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Jane McCormick

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Raise education standards and support teachers
  • Lower taxes and encourage more housing choices
  • Support public safety and strengthen mental health systems
Biography

Jane McCormick launched and managed the Madison office of Plunkett Raysich Architects and later led regional expansion for the consulting firm Affiliated Engineers, per her campaign website. She founded Shore Bluff Realty as an independent real estate brokerage in 2015 and is a UW-Madison graduate who has lived on Madison's Near West Side for more than 40 years.

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Renuka Mayadev

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reproductive freedom
  • Strengthen public education
  • Healthcare for all
Biography

Renuka Mayadev serves as the State Representative for Wisconsin Assembly District 77 and is the Ranking Member of the Committee on Constitution and Ethics, per the campaign site. Before the Assembly, Mayadev was a program advisor for maternal and child health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, per the campaign site. Mayadev was executive director of Children's Defense Fund-Ohio for nearly six years and holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 77 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jane McCormick and Renuka Mayadev. Candidate information follows official Dane 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 77 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?

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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
Jane McCormick, full profileRenuka Mayadev, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office