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Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 46

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Donohue and Joan Fitzgerald. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Donohue (Republican), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joan Fitzgerald 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, Joan Fitzgerald, is on the ballot.

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John Donohue

Republican

Biography

John Donohue is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin Assembly District 46 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.

Joan Fitzgerald

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Joan Fitzgerald taught high school math in the Jefferson public schools for 33 years before retiring, per her official legislator biography. She later served on the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors and was elected to the Assembly in 2024. 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 46 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Donohue and Joan Fitzgerald. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 46 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 Jefferson 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.

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Wisconsin election office, or see the full Jefferson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
John Donohue, full profileJoan Fitzgerald, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office