Wisconsin Assembly District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28Sylvia Ortiz-Velez isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Ismael LunaDemocraticAngel SanchezRepublican
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D) 98.0
- Earlier results
- Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022, older linesSylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic) won by 57.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
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- LiberalCentristConservativeSanchezNo published score for Luna
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 11,215
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon Democratic 10,98798.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2282.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,700
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57398.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1271.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,326
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon Democratic 8,91478.7% RepublicanAngel C. Sanchez Republican 2,37521.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.3% OtherMichael Rivera Other 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,038
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,38481.7% RepublicanAngel C. Sanchez Republican 1,63918.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2%
- 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
- 11,215
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon Democratic 10,98798.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2282.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,700
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57398.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1271.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,326
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSylvia Ortiz-VelezWon Democratic 8,91478.7% RepublicanAngel C. Sanchez Republican 2,37521.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.3% OtherMichael Rivera Other 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,038
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,38481.7% RepublicanAngel C. Sanchez Republican 1,63918.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,662
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,52898.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1341.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,454
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,15579.9% RepublicanVincent Synowicz Republican 1,27119.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,008
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,86998.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1391.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,023
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJocasta ZamarripaWon Democratic 4,28785.3% IndependentRamona Rivas Independent 67813.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 581.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,743
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro ColonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,743100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,605
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro A. ColonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,605100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,815
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro A. ColonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,815100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,291
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro A. ColonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,575
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro A. ColonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,575100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,947
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPedro A. ColonWon Democratic 3,77976.4% RepublicanRoberto Escamilla Republican 83116.8% IndependentDonald E. Stoetzel Independent 3376.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,849
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. KunickiWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,34180.8% RepublicanRoberto Escamilla Republican 1,50819.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,437
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. KunickiWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,96072.8% RepublicanRoberto Escamilla Republican 1,47727.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,667
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. KunickiWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,98774.9% RepublicanEdward J. Schultz Republican 2,68025.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,595
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter E. BockWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,90472.0% RepublicanThomas W. Cahala Republican 2,69128.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,196
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter E. BockWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,80274.5% RepublicanLeroy E. Pasbrig Republican 4,31825.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 760.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,178
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter E. BockWon Democratic 7,60762.5% RepublicanGreene Republican 4,52637.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,613
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas James CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,25271.2% RepublicanEdward F. Leone Republican 5,35528.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,102
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLois PlousWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,71597.0% LibertarianJames S. Rustad Libertarian 3873.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,298
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn O. NorquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,297100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,835
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn O. NorquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,32780.5% RepublicanRichard W. Croke Republican 2,50119.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,036
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn O. NorquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,49979.2% RepublicanShirley F. Bissett Republican 3,53420.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,704
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn O. NorquistWon Democratic 8,704100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,488
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 8, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl F. Keegan Jr.Won Democratic 14,02480.2% RepublicanGeorge E. Vivier Republican 3,46419.8%
- 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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The current holder, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, is not on the candidate list.
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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.
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