Wisconsin Assembly District 85
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pat Snyder Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
John KrollDemocraticPat SnyderRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Pat Snyder (R) 53.2, Yee Leng Xiong (D) 46.7
- Earlier results
- Pat Snyder (Republican) won by 12.4 points, 2022, older linesPat Snyder (Republican) won by 10.2 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 29,410
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWonName as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 15,63653.2% DemocraticYee Leng Xiong Democratic 13,73646.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,358
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 13,68956.2% DemocraticKristin Conway Democratic 10,65943.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,132
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 16,59955.1% DemocraticJeff Johnson Democratic 13,51544.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,962
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 13,79155.3% DemocraticAlyson Leahy Democratic 11,15044.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1%
- 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
- 29,410
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWonName as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 15,63653.2% DemocraticYee Leng Xiong Democratic 13,73646.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,358
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 13,68956.2% DemocraticKristin Conway Democratic 10,65943.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,132
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 16,59955.1% DemocraticJeff Johnson Democratic 13,51544.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,962
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 13,79155.3% DemocraticAlyson Leahy Democratic 11,15044.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,594
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat SnyderWonName as filed: Patrick Snyder Republican 14,72253.4% DemocraticMandy Wright Democratic 12,83746.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,249
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave HeatonWon Republican 11,16750.2% DemocraticMandy Wright(incumbent) Democratic 11,08249.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,026
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMandy WrightWon Democratic 13,93049.7% RepublicanPatrick Snyder Republican 13,02546.5% IndependentJim Maas Independent 1,0473.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,604
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonna SeidelWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,29852.5% RepublicanCharles R. Eno Republican 8,46043.1% LibertarianJim Maas Libertarian 8304.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,462
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonna SeidelWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,97564.2% RepublicanJess F. Kufahl Republican 9,48735.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,827
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonna J. SeidelWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,80264.6% RepublicanBryan Rasmussen Republican 7,02535.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,333
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonna J. SeidelWon Democratic 15,66657.3% RepublicanSarah L. Kamke Republican 11,66742.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,079
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,079100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,989
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,69262.3% RepublicanAl Lippert Republican 8,29737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,673
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,87359.2% RepublicanAl Lippert Republican 6,80040.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,767
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,62870.4% RepublicanEric D. Zeichert Republican 6,13929.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,014
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,44665.2% RepublicanEric D. Zeichert Republican 5,56834.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,211
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,211100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,78557.3% RepublicanRebecca Dodson Republican 7,29142.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,987
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory B. HuberWon Democratic 10,59550.5% RepublicanDavid M. Torkko Republican 10,39249.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,146
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,86863.4% RepublicanGwidt Republican 6,27836.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,130
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,45260.8% RepublicanBraatz Republican 8,67839.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,024
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrancis R. ByersWon(incumbent) Republican 9,21370.7% DemocraticBenjamin Amador Democratic 3,80729.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,432
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn RobinsonWon Democratic 11,02651.5% RepublicanKay B. Smith Republican 10,38748.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,829
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward F. McClainWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,24154.9% RepublicanVincent K. Howard Republican 7,58845.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,982
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward F. McClainWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,55362.8% RepublicanVincent K. Howard Republican 7,42737.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,074
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward F. McClainWon Democratic 7,03850.0% RepublicanFrank A. Savino Republican 7,03450.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,432
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 85, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony S. EarlWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,432100.0%
- 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