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Walworth County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 43

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul McGraw and Brienne Brown. Candidate information follows official Walworth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Paul McGraw (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brienne Brown 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, Brienne Brown, is on the ballot.

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Paul McGraw

Republican

Top priorities

  • Reform education with a focus on reading, writing, and math instruction
  • Fiscal accountability for taxpayer dollars
  • Support law enforcement and safe communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dr. Paul McGraw is a veterinarian with more than 35 years of experience, including 14 years as State Veterinarian and Assistant State Veterinarian for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, per The Gazette of Janesville. He also managed The Doctor's Office, overseeing five independent medical clinics, and has resided in the Town of Richmond for 29 years. He is the Republican nominee for Wisconsin's 43rd Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Brienne Brown

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Brienne Brown represents Wisconsin's 43rd Assembly District, covering the cities and towns of Whitewater, Milton, and Fulton, among other communities in south-central Wisconsin, per her official legislator page. She is the Democratic incumbent seeking reelection 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 43 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul McGraw and Brienne Brown. Candidate information follows official Walworth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 43 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 Walworth County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Paul McGraw, full profileBrienne Brown, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office