Wisconsin Assembly District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Travis Tranel Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
John RindyDemocraticTravis TranelRepublican · Incumbent16 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Travis Tranel (R) 63.0, Scott A. Walker (D) 36.9
- Last election
- Travis Tranel (Republican) won by 26.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: RindyRight column: Tranel
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeTranelNo published score for Rindy
- Races
- None listed
- Won 8 of 9
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 16
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Candidates on the ballot
- John RindyDemocratic
- Travis TranelIncumbentRepublican
Source: elections.wi.gov, dated Oct 6
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Official results for Wisconsin
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,276
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon Republican 19,70163.0% DemocraticScott A. Walker Democratic 11,54636.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,369
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,62662.6% DemocraticLynne Parrott Democratic 8,72537.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,282
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 16,74159.2% DemocraticShaun Murphy-Lopez Democratic 11,52840.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,844
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 12,85858.9% DemocraticMike Mooney Democratic 8,96841.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,418
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 15,05657.0% DemocraticJesse Bennett Democratic 11,34442.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,941
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 12,24061.4% DemocraticChad Henneman Democratic 7,68938.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,235
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,21854.2% DemocraticCarol Beals Democratic 11,97745.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,244
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTravis TranelWon Republican 10,38456.9% DemocraticPhil Garthwaite(incumbent) Democratic 7,84443.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,658
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil GarthwaiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,86554.0% RepublicanTravis Tranel Republican 11,79346.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,065
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip C. GarthwaiteWon Democratic 9,25451.2% RepublicanGabe Loeffelholz(incumbent) Republican 8,26645.8% IndependentJohn Murphy Independent 5453.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,644
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGabe LoeffelholzWon(incumbent) Republican 14,92156.0% DemocraticArlene Siss Democratic 11,72344.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,533
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGabe LoeffelholzWon(incumbent) Republican 8,77956.5% DemocraticArlene Siss Democratic 6,75443.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,193
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGabe LoeffelholzWon Republican 11,22052.9% DemocraticArlene Siss Democratic 9,97347.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,676
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 9,676100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,376
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 11,56062.9% DemocraticBob Rundell Democratic 6,81637.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,429
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 10,429100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,010
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 15,010100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,720
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 7,720100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,715
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon(incumbent) Republican 12,29369.4% DemocraticThomas A. Waters Democratic 5,42130.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,443
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid A. BrandemuehlWon Republican 8,72470.1% DemocraticSouthwick Democratic 3,71629.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,183
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert Samuel TravisWon(incumbent) Republican 15,17579.1% DemocraticKolodziej Democratic 4,00720.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,207
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JauchWon Democratic 11,18299.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,243
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert S. TravisWon(incumbent) Republican 14,85397.4% LibertarianLarry M. Aden Libertarian 3892.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,469
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert S. TravisWon(incumbent) Republican 10,46199.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,732
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert S. TravisWon Republican 12,92865.5% DemocraticMiriam H. Runde Democratic 6,79834.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,750
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames N. AzimWon(incumbent) Republican 8,84664.3% DemocraticEdward W. Kirchberg Democratic 2,94621.4% IndependentJames C. Coxe Independent 1,64311.9% OtherLeonard Ginter Other 3152.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,940
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames N. AzimWon(incumbent) Republican 10,69563.1% DemocraticFrederic Duperrault Democratic 6,24536.9%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Wisconsin Assembly District 49, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/wi/assembly/49. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:49
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026