Wisconsin Assembly District 80
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Bare Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Simran AroraRepublicanMike BareDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Mike Bare (D) 73.4, Robert Relph (R) 26.5
- Earlier results
- Mike Bare (Democratic) won by 39.4 points, 2022, older linesSondy Pope (Democratic) won by 29.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,667
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BareWon Democratic 30,59373.4% RepublicanRobert Relph Republican 11,03826.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,563
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BareWon Democratic 23,38069.7% RepublicanJacob D. Luginbuhl Republican 10,15630.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,138
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PopeWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,52664.5% RepublicanChase Binnie Republican 14,59035.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,808
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PopeWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,18997.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6192.3%
- 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
- 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
- 41,667
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BareWon Democratic 30,59373.4% RepublicanRobert Relph Republican 11,03826.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,563
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike BareWon Democratic 23,38069.7% RepublicanJacob D. Luginbuhl Republican 10,15630.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,138
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PopeWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,52664.5% RepublicanChase Binnie Republican 14,59035.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,808
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PopeWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,18997.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6192.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,735
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PoperobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,25098.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4851.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,140
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PoperobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,63397.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5072.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,675
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondy PoperobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,86463.9% RepublicanTom Lamberson Republican 11,77136.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,926
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanis RinghandWon Democratic 12,09752.8% RepublicanDan Henke Republican 10,79547.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,808
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 17,29156.1% DemocraticJohn Waelti Democratic 13,51743.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,702
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett H. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 11,47650.5% DemocraticJanis Ringhand Democratic 11,22649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,738
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett H. DavisWon Republican 14,57749.0% DemocraticGof Thomson Democratic 13,99247.0% IndependentPatrick J. Obrien Independent 1,1693.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,095
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PowersWon(incumbent) Republican 11,06061.1% DemocraticDebra A. Glenn Democratic 7,03538.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,521
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PowersWon(incumbent) Republican 14,87260.6% DemocraticJeff Conn Democratic 8,92136.4% OtherDick Bergum Other 7283.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,533
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PowersWon(incumbent) Republican 12,35085.0% OtherDick Bergum Other 2,18315.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,787
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PowersWon(incumbent) Republican 13,73066.0% DemocraticJon Tris Lahti Democratic 7,05734.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,693
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PowersWon Republican 7,87947.2% DemocraticChristopher A. Eager Democratic 6,80640.8% OtherRalph N. Ovadal Other 2,00812.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,268
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid G. DeiningerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,268100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,223
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEugene H. HahnWon Republican 7,43548.8% DemocraticWilliam C. Berger Democratic 7,25047.6% IndependentDale D. Paul Independent 5383.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,441
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert M. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,61256.8% RepublicanJohn A. Sanderson Republican 8,82843.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,613
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert M. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,00557.7% RepublicanObrien Republican 6,60842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,026
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert M. ThompsonWon Democratic 11,54154.9% RepublicanBankers Republican 9,48145.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,976
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther K. WallingWon Republican 8,73354.7% DemocraticLyle J. Bowers Democratic 7,24345.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,306
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. LaatschWon(incumbent) Republican 13,31059.7% DemocraticPatrick A. Essie Democratic 5,50924.7% IndependentLeroy E. Litscher Independent 3,43715.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 500.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,629
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. LaatschWon Republican 7,48551.2% DemocraticLeroy E. Litscher(incumbent) Democratic 7,14348.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,110
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeroy E. LitscherWon Democratic 12,06457.1% RepublicanVirgil J. Kasper Republican 9,03442.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,813
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenyon E. GieseWon(incumbent) Republican 9,27872.4% DemocraticJames L. Schneider Democratic 3,53127.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,172
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 80, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenyon E. GieseWon(incumbent) Republican 13,77471.8% DemocraticRobert H. Dicks Democratic 5,26327.4% OtherGeorge Carpenter Other 1350.7%
- 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.
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