Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly District 56

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Assembly District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony W. Phillips and Grace Abitz. Candidate information follows official Waupaca County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anthony W. Phillips (Republican), Grace Abitz (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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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Anthony W. Phillips

Republican

Top priorities

Support law enforcement and first responders
Expand school choice and cut taxes to encourage job creation
Advocate for affordable health care to reduce costs for families and seniors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dr. Anthony Phillips is an oncologist with more than 30 years of experience treating cancer patients in Wisconsin, per his campaign site. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from UW-Madison and served as President of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology before becoming Medical Director at ThedaCare Oncology. He is the Republican nominee for the open seat in Wisconsin's 56th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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Grace Abitz

Democratic

Top priorities

Advocate for residents facing special assessments
Support small business owners navigating village directives
Build community engagement across the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Grace Abitz co-owns and operates Alley Cat Coffeehouse in Hortonville, which she has run since 2016, per her campaign site. She served on the Hortonville Village Board from 2023 to 2025. She is the Democratic nominee for the open seat in Wisconsin's 56th Assembly District in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Assembly District 56 in 2026?

When is the Wisconsin Assembly District 56 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Anthony W. Phillips, full profile Grace Abitz, full profile Official Wisconsin election office