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Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 97

One candidate is tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cindi Duchow. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cindi Duchow (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Cindi Duchow 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, Cindi Duchow, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Cindi Duchow

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Cindi Duchow worked in retail management as a fashion specialist for national retailers and helped run her family's boating business on Lake Michigan, per her official legislator biography. She served on the Town of Delafield Board of Supervisors from 2012 to 2016 before her election to the Assembly in a 2015 special 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 97 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cindi Duchow. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 97 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.

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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
Cindi Duchow, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office