Republicans sweep Northwoods State Senate and Assembly Districts

While it was a good night for Democrats across the country, Republicans still performed strongly in State Senate and Assembly Districts in Northern Wisconsin.

All results are unofficial until confirmed by the state.

23^rd State Senate

Republican Romaine Quinn won the 23^rd State Senate District.

Quinn, who is the current state senator for the 25^th District, ran in the 23^rd because of redistricting. He beat Democrat Jeff Foster.

The 23^rd District covers part of north central Wisconsin including Price County.

25^th State Senate

A Republican has won the 25^th State Senate District in northwestern Wisconsin.

The seat was open as current 25^th District Senator Romaine Quinn (R) got drawn into the 23^rd district under new legislative maps.

Republican Erik Severson beat Democrat Charly Ray.

The 25^th Senate District covers northwestern Wisconsin including Iron County.

34^th Assembly

Republican Representative Rob Swearingen will hold onto his 34^th State Assembly seat.

Swearingen beat Democrat Merlin Van Buren. He’s won the last six elections with more than 60% of the votes.

This will Swearingen’s 8^th term in the State Assembly. He was first elected in 2012.

The 34^th State Assembly District covers Vilas County and most of Oneida County.

35^th Assembly

Republican Representative Calvin Callahan will serve a 4^th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 35^th District.

Callahan beat Democrat Elizabeth McCrank. The election was a repeat of 2024 when Callahan beat McCrank 68% to 32%.

He was first elected in 2020. Callahan was 21 years old at the time, making him one of the youngest assembly members.

The 35^th State Assembly District covers part of north central Wisconsin, including Lincoln and Langlade Counties.

36^th Assembly District

Republican Representative Jeff Mursau, one of the longest-tenured members of the Wisconsin State Assembly, will continue that tenure in the 36^th District.

He beat independent candidate Shena Chapman. Mursau has won the previous two elections with 70% of the votes.

Mursau was first elected in 2004.

The 36^th Assembly District covers the northeast corner of the state, including Forest and Florence Counties.

68^th Assembly District

Republican Representative Rob Summerfield will remain the representative for the 68^th Assembly District, which includes Price County.

He defeated Democrat Elisha King.

74^th Assembly District

Republican Representative Chanz Green won the 74^th Assembly District. He defeated Democrat Paul Johnson.