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Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 78

Johnson and Stubbs are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Dane County election filings.

About this race

Henry Johnson (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Shelia Stubbs 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, Shelia Stubbs, is on the ballot.

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Henry Johnson

Republican

Biography

Henry Johnson is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin Assembly District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Shelia Stubbs

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Defend reproductive freedom and access to abortion
  • Reform Wisconsin's criminal justice system
  • Support public schools, colleges and universities
Biography

Shelia Stubbs is a Wisconsin State Representative seeking re-election to the Assembly, per the campaign site. Stubbs served 18 years on the Dane County Board and has authored or co-authored more than 25 bills signed into law, per the campaign site. Stubbs has served as First Vice President of the NAACP Madison Branch and holds degrees from Tougaloo College, Mount Senario College and Cardinal Stritch University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 78 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry Johnson and Shelia Stubbs. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 78 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.

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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
Henry Johnson, full profileShelia Stubbs, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office