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Douglas County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 73

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2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Kostka and Angela Stroud. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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.

Frank Kostka

Republican

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Angela Stroud

Democratic · Incumbent

Stroud is an educator who conducted research on political divides in American culture before entering politics, per her official legislator page. She relocated to Ashland in 2012 and represents the Chequamegon Bay area. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Douglas County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-07. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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