Wisconsin Assembly District 87
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brent Jacobson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brent JacobsonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBob LookDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brent Jacobson (R) 66.0, William Switalla (D) 33.9
- Last election
- Brent Jacobson (Republican) won by 32.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: JacobsonRight column: Look
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Bob LookDemocratic
- Brent JacobsonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 36,192
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacobsonWon Republican 23,88566.0% DemocraticWilliam Switalla Democratic 12,27333.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,667
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. EdmingWon(incumbent) Republican 18,53269.5% DemocraticElizabeth Riley Democratic 8,12730.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,490
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. EdmingWon(incumbent) Republican 21,59570.8% DemocraticRichard Pulcher Democratic 8,88729.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,719
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. EdmingWon(incumbent) Republican 15,68266.1% DemocraticElizabeth Riley Democratic 8,02733.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,745
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. EdmingWon(incumbent) Republican 18,17968.0% DemocraticElizabeth Riley Democratic 8,55432.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,277
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. EdmingWon Republican 14,12166.4% DemocraticRichard Pulcher Democratic 7,09833.4% OtherMichael Bub Other 520.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,795
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 15,68058.5% DemocraticElizabeth Riley Democratic 11,10041.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,760
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 11,22356.8% DemocraticDana Schultz Democratic 7,90840.0% IndependentFrank Rutherford Independent 6233.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,602
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,91750.5% DemocraticJudy Reas Democratic 12,68549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,282
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,25150.5% DemocraticDewey Floberg Democratic 10,03149.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,995
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 14,65054.3% DemocraticMary Satterwhite Democratic 12,34545.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,687
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary WilliamsWon Republican 10,00150.8% DemocraticPaula Houdek Democratic 9,68649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,247
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,07364.8% RepublicanBrad Dehmlow Republican 8,17435.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,348
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,08069.6% RepublicanJon Anthony Hauser Republican 5,26830.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,046
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,71550.9% RepublicanMary Moser Republican 10,33149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,829
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,69063.5% RepublicanJon Anthony Hauser Republican 5,82034.6% IndependentRobert G. Nawrocki Independent 3191.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,954
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,30359.7% RepublicanLinda E. Lybert Republican 9,65140.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,194
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. ReynoldsWon Democratic 8,82754.5% RepublicanAlfred Schneider Republican 7,36745.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,207
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,87753.8% DemocraticMartin L. Reynolds Democratic 9,32546.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,014
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,64266.5% DemocraticGavin Democratic 5,36833.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,961
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,98559.1% DemocraticAllen D. Beadles Democratic 8,97640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,004
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTommy G. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,06869.2% DemocraticJoyce Lueder Democratic 4,81730.1% OtherRobert W. Schaffrath Other 1190.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,416
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl SchmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 15,93178.0% DemocraticFrancis E. Jones Democratic 4,48322.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,748
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl SchmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 11,58273.5% DemocraticMichael J. Ascher Democratic 4,02925.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1370.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,148
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl SchmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 13,29569.4% DemocraticRobert F. Christopherson Democratic 5,85230.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,369
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl SchmidtWon Republican 7,56056.5% DemocraticJoseph E. Jones Democratic 5,52241.3% OtherTheresa C. Jacobs Other 2862.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,234
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 87, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert J. GroverWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,46785.6% OtherAlbert Reinke Jr. Other 1,76714.4%
- 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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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:87
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026