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Dane County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 50

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Aleckson and Bill Oemichen. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jon Aleckson (Republican), Bill Oemichen (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.

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Jon Aleckson

Republican

Biography

Jon Aleckson founded the educational technology company Web Courseworks in 1999 and served as its CEO through 2021, per the Monroe Times. He holds a PhD in educational technology leadership policy from UW-Madison and was an adjunct professor at UW-Platteville from 2012 to 2015. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Bill Oemichen

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Secure sustainable state investment in public school financing
  • Expand state support for affordable housing
  • Expand state investment in affordable childcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bill Oemichen is a Professor of Practice in law and local government education at UW-Madison's Division of Extension, per the Monroe Times. He previously served as Wisconsin's chief consumer protection official at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and as president and CEO of Cooperative Network, and he is serving his third term as New Glarus School Board President. 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 50 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Aleckson and Bill Oemichen. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 50 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?

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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
Jon Aleckson, full profileBill Oemichen, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office