The Dairy Business Association (DBA) endorsed several candidates for the upcoming election. These candidates are running for the State Assembly and State Senate.
DBA recognizes and applauds these individuals for their legislative excellence. Furthermore, their goals align with DBA’s key priorities, which include sustainable growth, responsible resource stewardship, and protecting Wisconsin’s water quality.
Chad Zuleger, DBA’s director of government affairs, emphasized the organization’s commitment. “We are dedicated to ensuring a prosperous future for the agricultural community. We aim to balance environmental protections with practical solutions for farmers and regulators,” he stated. “That is why we must support candidates who share these same goals.”
This year, 17 state Senate seats are up for election, and DBA has endorsed candidates in nine races. The endorsements by district are as follows:
- 2nd — Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay
- 6th — LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee
- 10th — Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond
- 12th — Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk
- 14th — Joan Ballweg, R-Pardeeville
- 16th — Melissa Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove
- 20th — Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac
- 24th — Pat Testin, R-Stevens Point
- 32nd — Brad Pfaff, D-Onalaska
Additionally, all 99 Assembly seats are up for election, with DBA endorsing candidates in 43 races. The endorsements by district are:
- 1st – Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay
- 3rd – Ron Tusler, R-Harrison
- 11th – Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee
- 21st – Jesse Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek
- 24th – Dan Knodl, R-Germantown
- 26th – Amy Binsfield, R-Sheboygan
- 29th – Treig Pronshinske, R-Mondovi
- 30th – Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls
- 31st – Tyler August, R-Walworth
- 33rd – Robin Vos, R-Rochester
- 34th – Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander
- 36th – Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz
- 37th – Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam
- 38th – William Penterman, R-Columbus
- 39th – Alex Dallman, R-Green Lake
- 41st – Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc
- 45th – Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit
- 47th – Randy Udell, D-Fitchburg
- 49th – Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City
- 50th – Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon
- 51st – Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville
- 55th – Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing
- 57th – Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca
- 59th – Robert Brooks, R-Saukville
- 64th – Tip McGuire, D-Kenosha
- 66th – Greta Neubauer, R-Racine
- 67th – David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake
- 68th – Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer
- 69th – Karen Hurd, R-Withee
- 70th – Nancy VanderMeer, R-Tomah
- 71st – Vinnie Miresse, D-Stevens Point
- 72nd – Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa
- 76th – Francesca Hong, D-Madison
- 80th – Mike Bare, D-Verona
- 81st – Alex Joers, D-Middleton
- 85th – Pat Snyder, R-Wausau
- 86th – John Spiros, R-Marshfield
- 89th – Patrick Buckley, R-Green Bay
- 92nd – Clinton Moses, R-Menomonie
- 94th – Steve Doyle, D-Onalaska
- 95th – Jill Billings, D-La Crosse
- 96th – Loren Oldenburg, R-Viroqua
- 99th – Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc