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Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 98

Piwowarczyk and Philibert are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Waukesha County election filings.

About this race

Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Matt Philibert (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jim Piwowarczyk 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, Jim Piwowarczyk, is on the ballot.

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

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Jim Piwowarczyk

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Keep communities safe
  • Protect kids online
  • Reintroduce bills vetoed by the governor
Biography

Jim Piwowarczyk is a Republican in his first term representing Wisconsin Assembly District 98 and a Town of Erin resident who co-founded Wisconsin Right Now, per the campaign site. Piwowarczyk has nearly 20 years of combined law enforcement experience with the Glendale and Kewaskum police departments and later founded a real estate brokerage, per the campaign site.

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Matt Philibert

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strengthen public education
  • Restore economic security for working families
  • Protect Wisconsin's resources and communities, including regulation of data centers
Biography

Matt Philibert is a stay-at-home dad who has previously worked as a therapeutic massage therapist, a barista at Colectivo Coffee and an insurance agent at American Family Insurance, per his campaign website. He holds a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, summa cum laude, from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 98 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Piwowarczyk and Matt Philibert. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 98 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 Waukesha 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.

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Candidate roster from official Waukesha County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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