Wisconsin House District 43

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brienne Brown Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Brienne BrownDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brienne Brown (D) 51.2, Scott L. Johnson (R) 48.6

Paul McGrawRepublican

Last election: Brienne Brown (Democratic) won by 2.6 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races won and lost: 1-0; None on file
Years since first win on file: 2; Not available

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Brienne BrownIncumbentDemocratic
Paul McGrawRepublican

Source: elections.wi.gov, dated Oct 6

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History (27 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 32,664
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrienne BrownWon	Democratic	16,73651.2%	51.2%
RepublicanScott L. Johnson	Republican	15,88948.6%	48.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	390.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,610
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJenna JacobsonWon	Democratic	19,68162.3%	62.3%
RepublicanMarisa Voelkel	Republican	11,90337.7%	37.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,939
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDon VruwinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,64355.2%	55.2%
RepublicanBeth Drew	Republican	14,26344.7%	44.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	330.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,564
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDon VruwinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,24161.1%	61.1%
RepublicanGabriel Szerlong	Republican	10,28838.7%	38.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,651
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDon VruwinkWon	Democratic	16,17954.6%	54.6%
RepublicanAllison Hetz	Republican	13,42745.3%	45.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	450.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,640
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndy JorgensenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,11659.7%	59.7%
RepublicanLeon L. Hebert	Republican	9,49340.2%	40.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	310.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,585
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndy JorgensenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,61257.6%	57.6%
RepublicanEvan Wynn(incumbent)	Republican	12,89442.2%	42.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	790.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,907
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEvan WynnWon	Republican	10,45052.5%	52.5%
DemocraticKim Hixson(incumbent)	Democratic	9,44947.5%	47.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,884
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKim HixsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,30351.2%	51.2%
RepublicanDebi Towns	Republican	14,58148.8%	48.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,622
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas Kim HixsonWon	Democratic	10,33050.1%	50.1%
RepublicanDebi Towns(incumbent)	Republican	10,29249.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,756
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDebi TownsWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,96055.5%	55.5%
DemocraticMatt McIntyre	Democratic	12,79644.5%	44.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,271
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDebi TownsWon	Republican	9,32451.0%	51.0%
DemocraticJerry J. Lowrie	Democratic	8,25045.1%	45.1%
OtherBernard T. Dalsey	Other	6973.8%	3.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,704
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanNeal J. KedzieWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,57868.4%	68.4%
DemocraticScott A. Woods	Democratic	8,12631.6%	31.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,322
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanNeal J. KedzieWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,11964.2%	64.2%
DemocraticRyan J. Schroeder	Democratic	6,20335.8%	35.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,474
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanNeal J. KedzieWon	Republican	13,25161.7%	61.7%
DemocraticCharles Kelley	Democratic	7,35034.2%	34.2%
LibertarianEdward J. Kozak	Libertarian	8734.1%	4.1%

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,876100.0%	100.0%

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,994100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,126
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,04972.3%	72.3%
DemocraticJanis B. Anton	Democratic	3,07727.7%	27.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,789
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,33072.4%	72.4%
DemocraticJames Johnson	Democratic	5,45927.6%	27.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,502
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,58376.7%	76.7%
DemocraticGolden	Democratic	2,91823.3%	23.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,858
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles W. ColemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,94475.3%	75.3%
DemocraticGolden	Democratic	4,91424.8%	24.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,914
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBarbara GronemusWon	Democratic	7,88952.9%	52.9%
RepublicanAlan S. Robertson(incumbent)	Republican	7,02147.1%	47.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,047
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCloyd A. PorterWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,68563.7%	63.7%
DemocraticBrian T. Conley	Democratic	7,51032.6%	32.6%
IndependentMark A. Pody	Independent	8503.7%	3.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,148
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCloyd A. PorterWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,146100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,842
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCloyd A. PorterWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,80999.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	330.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,151
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCloyd A. PorterWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,08163.5%	63.5%
DemocraticWilliam L. Burkart	Democratic	4,06836.5%	36.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,135
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 43, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCloyd A. PorterWon	Republican	10,79859.5%	59.5%
DemocraticHerbert J. Schaefer	Democratic	6,95938.4%	38.4%
IndependentThomas N. Hentges	Independent	3782.1%	2.1%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:wi/sldl:43

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026