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2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Roberts and Robyn Vining. Candidate information follows official Milwaukee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mike Roberts (Republican), Robyn Vining (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rob Hutton filed a notification of noncandidacy, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission. 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.
Mike Roberts is a physical therapist who founded Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy and describes himself as an eighth-generation Wisconsinite, per his campaign website. He holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University, graduating with honors.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Lower property taxes to reduce the cost of living
- Improve health care cost, quality and access
- Strengthen schools' focus on reading, writing and math fundamentals
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Robyn Vining currently serves in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 13th district and works as a professional photographer and small business owner, per her campaign website. She has been named a top 10 most effective Democratic legislator for four years in a row by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fully fund public education to help reduce property taxes
- Expand access to affordable health care, including mental health services and postpartum Medicaid
- Address housing affordability and lower prescription drug costs
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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