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Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 5

3 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joy Goeben, Justin Schumacher and David Schupbach. Candidate information follows official Outagamie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joy Goeben (Republican), Justin Schumacher (Democratic), David Schupbach (Wisconsin Green) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joy Goeben 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, Joy Goeben, is on the ballot.

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Joy Goeben

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Joy Goeben represents Wisconsin's 5th Assembly District, per her official legislator page. She is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Justin Schumacher

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Empower local government
  • Expand affordable housing
  • Protect family farms

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Justin Schumacher serves as Outagamie County Parks Director and Town Chair of Freedom, per his campaign site. He has a background in construction and local government and is an Eagle Scout. He is the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin's 5th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

David Schupbach

Wisconsin Green

Biography

David Schupbach leads the newly formed Northeast Wisconsin Green Party chapter, per the Wisconsin Green Party. He is the Green Party nominee for Wisconsin's 5th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 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 5 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joy Goeben, Justin Schumacher and David Schupbach. Candidate information follows official Outagamie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly 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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Joy Goeben, full profileJustin Schumacher, full profileDavid Schupbach, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office