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Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 54

Paterson and Palmeri are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Winnebago County election filings.

About this race

Tim Paterson (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lori Palmeri 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, Lori Palmeri, is on the ballot.

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Tim Paterson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Addressing rising costs and reducing the tax burden
  • Keeping Oshkosh safe
  • Empowering parents and putting kids first
Biography

Tim Paterson is a retired Army National Guard and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel with 33 years of service and a former Blackhawk pilot, per the campaign site. Paterson earned a bachelor's degree in business from Excelsior College in 2001, worked for Alta Resources from 1999 to 2021 and has lived in Oshkosh for 35 years, per the campaign site.

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Lori Palmeri

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Lori Palmeri works as an international medical courier and previously served on the Oshkosh Common Council before completing two terms as Oshkosh Mayor, per her official legislator page. She holds a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Studies from UW-Oshkosh and a master's degree in Urban Planning from UW-Milwaukee. She is the Democratic incumbent seeking reelection to the 54th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 54 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Paterson and Lori Palmeri. Candidate information follows official Winnebago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 54 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 Winnebago County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Winnebago County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Wisconsin Assembly District 57Wisconsin Senate District 13Wisconsin Senate District 19See all 9 Winnebago County races
Candidate profiles
Tim Paterson, full profileLori Palmeri, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office