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Jackson County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 70

VanderMeer and Bodeen are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Jackson County election filings.

About this race

Nancy VanderMeer (Republican), Stephanie Stuve Bodeen (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nancy VanderMeer 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, Nancy VanderMeer, is on the ballot.

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Nancy VanderMeer

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Invest in infrastructure and local roads and bridges
  • Support the agriculture industry and farmers
  • Support veterans and active-duty personnel
Biography

Nancy VanderMeer represents the 70th Assembly District and chairs the Assembly Committee on Transportation, per the campaign site. VanderMeer ran the VanderMeer Motor Company for many years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse in 1988, per the campaign site. VanderMeer has served on the boards of the Tomah Chamber of Commerce and the Handi Shop, per the campaign site.

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Stephanie Stuve Bodeen

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fully fund public schools
  • Expand Medicaid access
  • Raise the minimum wage
Biography

Stuve-Bodeen is an award-winning children's book author and educator who has taught junior and senior high social studies and worked as a Peace Corps community development specialist in Tanzania, per the campaign site. She grew up on a dairy farm in Humbird, Wisconsin, and later worked as a contact tracer for Jackson County Public Health, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 70 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nancy VanderMeer and Stephanie Stuve Bodeen. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 70 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 Jackson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Jackson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Nancy VanderMeer, full profileStephanie Stuve Bodeen, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office