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Ben Brist

Democratic · Wisconsin · 2026

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Wisconsin Assembly District 61Wisconsin · 2026Milwaukee County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Property tax relief for homeowners and seniors
  • Restore state investment in public schools and local services
  • Statewide moratorium on new data centers until a regulatory framework is in place

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Brist is a U.S. Army veteran who served seven years on active duty as a paratrooper and infantry officer, per his campaign site. He is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite who recently earned a master's degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, per WUWM 89.7 FM. He is the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin's 61st Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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