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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 12

See where Goodwin stand on public safety, schools and roads. Names follow official Milwaukee County election filings.

About this race

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. 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, Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr., is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Public safety through community collaboration
  • Milwaukee Public Schools funding and a fairer funding formula
  • Better roads and infrastructure
Biography

Russell Antonio Goodwin Sr. is a former Milwaukee County supervisor who chaired the Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee, per the campaign site. Goodwin owns a small business and serves as a volunteer pastor at The Movement Center Church, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 12 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.. Candidate information follows official Milwaukee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and roads.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 12 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 Milwaukee 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Milwaukee County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr., full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office