Wisconsin Assembly District 73

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Angela Stroud Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Frank KostkaRepublican

Frank Kostka 41.5Angela Stroud 58.3

Last result · 2024 general

Angela StroudDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win

Earlier results: Angie Sapik (Republican) won by 1.9 points, 2022, older linesNick Milroy (Democratic) won by 0.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections

Side by side

Left column: KostkaRight column: Stroud

Races: Won 0 of 1; Won 1 of 1

How these are counted

Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 33,033
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAngela StroudWon	Democratic	19,26558.3%	58.3%
RepublicanFrank Kostka	Republican	13,72041.5%	41.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	480.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,101
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2023)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAngie SapikWon	Republican	13,26850.8%	50.8%
DemocraticLaura R. Gapske	Democratic	12,77849.0%	49.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	550.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,113
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,62550.2%	50.2%
RepublicanKeith Kern	Republican	16,48649.8%	49.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,094
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,51096.9%	96.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5683.0%	3.0%
OtherJeffery L. Monaghan	Other	160.1%	0.1%

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.

All elections (27 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 33,033
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAngela StroudWon	Democratic	19,26558.3%	58.3%
RepublicanFrank Kostka	Republican	13,72041.5%	41.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	480.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,101
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2023)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAngie SapikWon	Republican	13,26850.8%	50.8%
DemocraticLaura R. Gapske	Democratic	12,77849.0%	49.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	550.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,113
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,62550.2%	50.2%
RepublicanKeith Kern	Republican	16,48649.8%	49.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,094
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,51096.9%	96.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	5683.0%	3.0%
OtherJeffery L. Monaghan	Other	160.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,518
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,10798.2%	98.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	4111.8%	1.8%

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,60299.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,953
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,68698.8%	98.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2671.2%	1.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,167
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,33056.2%	56.2%
RepublicanBonnie Baker	Republican	8,82743.8%	43.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,472
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticNick MilroyWon	Democratic	20,68481.2%	81.2%
IndependentJeffery Lawrence Monaghan	Independent	4,78818.8%	18.8%

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,926100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,169
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,86063.7%	63.7%
RepublicanLarry E. Brunner	Republican	11,30936.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,878
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,72751.5%	51.5%
RepublicanDarryl Helenius	Republican	7,78041.2%	41.2%
IndependentCarolj Reasbeck	Independent	1,3717.3%	7.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,600
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,26659.6%	59.6%
RepublicanDarryl Helenius	Republican	10,33440.4%	40.4%

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,397100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,110
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,64561.7%	61.7%
RepublicanJim Balcum	Republican	8,46538.3%	38.3%

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,687100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,159
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,72961.0%	61.0%
RepublicanKim Culp	Republican	9,43039.0%	39.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,456
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,75563.1%	63.1%
RepublicanKim Culp	Republican	5,70136.9%	36.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,232
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,15679.8%	79.8%
RepublicanMary S. Kohler	Republican	4,07420.1%	20.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,289
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank BoyleWon	Democratic	9,61167.3%	67.3%
RepublicanKeller	Republican	4,67632.7%	32.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,194
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert JauchWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,31369.0%	69.0%
RepublicanKeller	Republican	6,88131.0%	31.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,277
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLary J. SwobodaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,95276.3%	76.3%
RepublicanStephen C. Mann	Republican	4,32323.6%	23.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,918
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas B. MurrayWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,33075.8%	75.8%
RepublicanBetty J. Roe	Republican	4,58824.3%	24.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,956
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas B. MurrayWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,77870.1%	70.1%
RepublicanReid Haglin	Republican	4,17629.9%	29.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas B. MurrayWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,917100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,603
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas B. MurrayWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,41482.6%	82.6%
RepublicanWilliam J. Johnson	Republican	2,18817.4%	17.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,267
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Wisconsin Assembly District 73, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas B. MurrayWon	Democratic	12,83370.3%	70.3%
RepublicanRosemary G. Cronk	Republican	3,80920.9%	20.9%
IndependentWard F. Grimsrud	Independent	1,1996.6%	6.6%
OtherCharles Hughes	Other	4262.3%	2.3%

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

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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.

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