William Penterman
Biography
William Penterman represents Wisconsin's 38th Assembly District, covering parts of Dodge and Jefferson counties, per the Wisconsin State Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Assembly District 38
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Assembly District 38
2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Penterman and Terri Wenkman. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
William Penterman (Republican), Terri Wenkman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; William Penterman 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, William Penterman, is on the ballot.