Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Senate District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Roberts and Robyn Vining. Candidate information follows official Milwaukee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Roberts (Republican), Robyn Vining (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rob Hutton filed a notification of noncandidacy, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission. 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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Mike Roberts

Republican

Top priorities

Lower property taxes to reduce the cost of living
Improve health care cost, quality and access
Strengthen schools' focus on reading, writing and math fundamentals

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Roberts is a physical therapist who founded Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy and describes himself as an eighth-generation Wisconsinite, per his campaign website. He holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University, graduating with honors.

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Robyn Vining

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully fund public education to help reduce property taxes
Expand access to affordable health care, including mental health services and postpartum Medicaid
Address housing affordability and lower prescription drug costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Robyn Vining currently serves in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 13th district and works as a professional photographer and small business owner, per her campaign website. She has been named a top 10 most effective Democratic legislator for four years in a row by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Senate District 5 in 2026?

When is the Wisconsin Senate District 5 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Roberts, full profile Robyn Vining, full profile Official Wisconsin election office