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Wisconsin, State Assembly, District 3

Wisconsin State Assembly District 3
Current incumbentRon Tusler Republican Party

Wisconsin's third state assembly district is represented by Republican Representative Ron Tusler.

Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly represent an average of 57,444 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 54,179 residents.

About the office

Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Wisconsin legislators assume office the first Monday in January following the election.

Qualifications

Section 6 of Article 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not have resided one year within the state, and be a qualified elector in the district which he may be chosen to represent."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$52,999/yearThe Wisconsin State Senate allows up to $115/day for per diem. For Senators living in Dane County, they receive a per diem of $57.50 per day. The Wisconsin State Assembly allows a maximum of $157/day per diem for legislators that stay overnight. For legislators that do not commute, they are given $78.50/day for per diem. The maximum number of days per year that per diem can be claimed is 90 days.

Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy in the assembly, the Governor must call for a special election when allowed by law. Special elections to fill legislative vacancies cannot be held after February 1st preceding a spring election or September 1st preceding a fall election. If the vacancy happens before May 15th, the Governor must fill the vacancy as soon as possible.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Wisconsin State Assembly will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline is June 1, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3

Incumbent Ron Tusler (R) defeated Scott Gavin (D) in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ron Tusler (R)
57.4
15,847

Scott Gavin (D)
42.6
11,775
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
2

Total votes: 27,624
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3

Scott Gavin advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Scott Gavin (D)
100
3,117

Total votes: 3,117
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3

Incumbent Ron Tusler advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ron Tusler (R)
100
4,490

Total votes: 4,490

2016

Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Alvin Ott (R) did not seek re-election.

Ron Tusler defeated Sharon Wasileski in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 general election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 3 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ron Tusler 60.54% 18,361
Democratic Sharon Wasileski 39.46% 11,969
Total Votes 30,330
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission

Sharon Wasileski ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 Democratic primary.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Sharon Wasileski (unopposed)

Ron Tusler defeated Bradley Schinke, Christopher Schaefer and Joshua Young in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 Republican primary.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ron Tusler 54.59% 2,589
Republican Bradley Schinke 25.68% 1,218
Republican Christopher Schaefer 15.58% 739
Republican Joshua Young 4.15% 197
Total Votes 4,743

2014

Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Al Ott was unopposed in the Republican primary. Justin Krueger (D) and Joshua Young (R) were removed from the ballot before the primary elections. Ott was unopposed in the general election and was re-elected to another term.

2012

Elections for the office of Wisconsin State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Al Ott defeated Democrat Kole Oswald and Independent candidate Josh Young in the general election. Ott defeated Brandi Lefeber in the Republican primary election. Oswald was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 3, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Kole Oswald 38% 11,398
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAlvin Ott Incumbent 58% 17,387
Independent Josh Young 4% 1,189
- Scattering 0% 13
Total Votes 29,987

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 3 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAl Ott Incumbent 73.9% 4,576
Brandi Lefeber 26.1% 1,613
Total Votes 6,189

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 raised a total of $272,141. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,323 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Wisconsin State Assembly District 3

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $71,886 5 $14,377
2014 $12,399 1 $12,399
2012 $68,926 4 $17,232
2010 $10,966 1 $10,966
2008 $19,565 2 $9,783
2006 $29,945 2 $14,973
2004 $32,340 2 $16,170
2002 $3,950 1 $3,950
2000 $22,164 1 $22,164
Total $272,141 19 $14,323