Wisconsin Assembly District 88
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ben Franklin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Ben FranklinRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBrandy TollefsonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ben Franklin (R) 50.3, Christy Welch (D) 49.6
- Last election
- Ben Franklin (Republican) won by 0.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FranklinRight column: Tollefson
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Brandy TollefsonDemocratic
- Ben FranklinIncumbentRepublican
Source: elections.wi.gov, dated Oct 6
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 33,818
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FranklinWonName as filed: Benjamin Franklin Republican 17,00850.3% DemocraticChristy Welch Democratic 16,78849.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,854
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MaccoWon(incumbent) Republican 14,45158.1% DemocraticHannah Beauchamp-Pope Democratic 10,38441.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,906
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MaccoWon(incumbent) Republican 17,21452.3% DemocraticKristin Lyerly Democratic 15,67347.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,440
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MaccoWon(incumbent) Republican 14,62853.3% DemocraticTom Sieber Democratic 12,79346.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,091
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MaccoWon(incumbent) Republican 17,74261.0% DemocraticNoah Reif Democratic 11,31238.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,980
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MaccoWon Republican 12,91556.2% DemocraticDan Robinson Democratic 10,04643.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,566
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn KlenkeWon(incumbent) Republican 14,44552.4% DemocraticWard Bacon Democratic 13,08547.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,209
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn KlenkeWon Republican 8,22450.7% DemocraticJim Soletski(incumbent) Democratic 7,95749.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,523
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SoletskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,15555.9% RepublicanTony Theisen Republican 10,36844.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,778
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. SoletskiWon Democratic 8,92750.2% RepublicanJudy Krawczyk(incumbent) Republican 8,85149.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,267
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy KrawczykWon(incumbent) Republican 13,17454.3% DemocraticDan Aude Democratic 11,09345.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,492
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy KrawczykWon(incumbent) Republican 8,15760.5% DemocraticBryan Milz Democratic 4,79435.5% LibertarianDan Senglaub Libertarian 5414.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,976
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy KrawczykWon Republican 11,07850.4% DemocraticSteve Peggs Democratic 10,89849.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol KelsoWon(incumbent) Republican 8,78356.9% DemocraticLori Nelson Democratic 6,64643.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,067
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol KelsoWon(incumbent) Republican 11,067100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,583
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol KelsoWon Republican 8,22356.4% DemocraticRosemary Hinkfuss(incumbent) Democratic 6,36043.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,977
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosemary HinkfussWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,24658.4% RepublicanRobert J. Loy Republican 8,73141.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,937
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GardWon(incumbent) Republican 6,99150.2% DemocraticScott A. McCormick Democratic 6,94649.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,468
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GardWon Republican 11,62459.7% DemocraticGary Potasnik Democratic 7,84340.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,858
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,82799.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,266
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,79158.2% DemocraticDouglas T. Oitzinger Democratic 8,47541.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,911
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther Doughty LuckhardtWon(incumbent) Republican 6,90349.6% DemocraticPatricia Gruber Jerominski Democratic 6,86749.4% OtherCarol Neumann Other 1411.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,726
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,89173.1% DemocraticGene L. Oatman Democratic 5,83526.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,737
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,87669.1% DemocraticJoseph Donovan Jr. Democratic 4,86130.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,318
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,34470.6% DemocraticCarl E. Krog Democratic 5,97429.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,430
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,76967.7% DemocraticJames G. Odonahue Democratic 4,66132.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,110
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 88, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. MattyWon Republican 10,72059.2% DemocraticRobert Lacount Democratic 7,39040.8%
- 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
- 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:88
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026