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2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony W. Phillips and Grace Abitz. Candidate information follows official Waupaca County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Anthony W. Phillips (Republican), Grace Abitz (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.
Dr. Anthony Phillips is an oncologist with more than 30 years of experience treating cancer patients in Wisconsin, per his campaign site. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from UW-Madison and served as President of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology before becoming Medical Director at ThedaCare Oncology. He is the Republican nominee for the open seat in Wisconsin's 56th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Support law enforcement and first responders
- Expand school choice and cut taxes to encourage job creation
- Advocate for affordable health care to reduce costs for families and seniors
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Grace Abitz co-owns and operates Alley Cat Coffeehouse in Hortonville, which she has run since 2016, per her campaign site. She served on the Hortonville Village Board from 2023 to 2025. She is the Democratic nominee for the open seat in Wisconsin's 56th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Advocate for residents facing special assessments
- Support small business owners navigating village directives
- Build community engagement across the district
Source: candidate campaign site.
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