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Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Knodl and Matt Brown. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dan Knodl (Republican), Matt Brown (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Knodl 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, Dan Knodl, is on the ballot.

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Dan Knodl

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Dan Knodl owned several small businesses, including the Barrelhouse Bar and Broiler in Germantown and the Reef Lake Resort on Pike Lake, per his official legislator biography. He previously served 14 years as State Representative for the 24th Assembly District, holding Assistant Majority Leader and Majority Caucus Chair roles, before a 2023 election to the State Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Matt Brown

Democratic

Top priorities
  • funding for local public schools
  • support services for veterans
  • infrastructure and environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Matt Brown is a candidate for Wisconsin Assembly District 24, covering Washington County. He retired after a 38-year career as a City of Waukesha civil servant and AFSCME union member, per his campaign site. Brown volunteers with the Waukesha County Green Team, the Pewaukee River Partnership, and the Waukesha Park and Recreation Department, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Knodl and Matt Brown. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 24 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Dan Knodl, full profileMatt Brown, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office