[NOTE: The list of elected officials below is an exhaustive list (as this is written) of state legislators who are not running for re-election in their current respective positions in 2026. The inclusion of any particular elected official below does not in any way reflect the views of WiHPCA, Hoven Consulting, Badger Bay Management Company or its employees or representatives.]

During the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Republicans control both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature. In the State Assembly, there are 54 Republicans and 45 Democrats. In the State Senate, there are 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats. Due to redistricting that occurred in 2024 and the national political climate, the 2026 general election is expected to be quite competitive – likely the most competitive election in Wisconsin since 2010. In this year’s general election, Democrats only need to win two additional state Senate seats to win control of the Senate – there is likely a higher than 50% chance that will occur. While it is possible that the Democrats could also take control of the state Assembly – they would need to win 5 new seats to do so – it is viewed as less likely. The significant number of Republican legislators retiring – listed below – could increase the probability of Democrats taking control of one or both chambers of the Legislature.

The following incumbent state legislators have announced that they will not run for re-election in 2026:

State Senate

• Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp)
• Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield)
• Sen. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater)
• Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg)
• o   NOTE: He currently serves as the Senate Majority Leader.
• Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine)
• Sen. Andre Jacque (R-New Franken)

State Assembly

• Rep. Robin Vos (R-Rochester)
• o   NOTE: He currently serves as Assembly Speaker.
• Rep. Rob Brooks (R-Saukville)
• Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac)
• Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Hortonville)
• Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca)
• o   NOTE: He currently serves as Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore.
• Rep. Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger)
• Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha)
• Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah)
• Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek)
• Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa)
• o   She is running for the state Senate district currently occupied by Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield).
• Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon)
• o   She is running for the state Senate district currently occupied by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green).
• Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison)
• o   She is currently running for Governor.