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Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sandy Bakk and Randy Udell. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sandy Bakk (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Randy Udell 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, Randy Udell, is on the ballot.

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Sandy Bakk

Republican

Biography

Sandy Bakk is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin Assembly District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Randy Udell

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Randy Udell worked for 30 years as a telecommunications engineer in finance and planning before retiring, per his official legislator biography. He has served as treasurer of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since 2015 and previously was a Fitchburg City Council alder representing District 4. 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 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sandy Bakk and Randy Udell. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 47 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 Dane County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dane County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Sandy Bakk, full profileRandy Udell, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office