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Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 80

See where Arora and Bare stand on taxes, schools and health care. Names follow official Dane County election filings.

About this race

Simran Arora (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mike Bare 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, Mike Bare, is on the ballot.

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Simran Arora

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Parental rights and a stronger education system
  • Evidence-based mental health and substance use programs
  • Property tax relief for homeowners
Biography

Simran Arora is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in substance use disorder with 15 years of direct counseling experience, per the campaign site. Arora previously worked at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a substance use services section supervisor and as a Dane County drug court supervisor, per the campaign site. Arora holds a master's degree in psychology from UW-Madison, per the campaign site.

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Mike Bare

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Mike Bare worked as an advocate for low-income residents at the Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and taught graduate students at UW-Milwaukee's Zilber School of Public Health, per his official legislator biography. He previously served as an aide to U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and on the Dane County Board and Verona City Council before his election to the Assembly in 2022. 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 80 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Simran Arora and Mike Bare. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and health care.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 80 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
Simran Arora, full profileMike Bare, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office