Wisconsin Assembly District 97
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Cindi Duchow Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cindi DuchowRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Cindi Duchow (Republican) won by 42.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Cindi DuchowIncumbentRepublican
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
- 41,505
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindi DuchowWon Republican 29,44370.9% DemocraticBeth Leonard Democratic 12,01128.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 510.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,521
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 20,69196.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 8303.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,364
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 18,55659.2% DemocraticAaron D. Perry Democratic 12,77040.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,729
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 18,94596.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7844.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,135
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,61197.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5242.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,198
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott AllenWon Republican 17,80497.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3942.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,481
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KramerWon(incumbent) Republican 18,39964.6% DemocraticMarga Krumins Democratic 10,05135.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,675
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KramerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,27267.5% DemocraticDawn M. Caruss Democratic 6,39032.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,069
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KramerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,80154.7% DemocraticRuth Page Jones Democratic 12,26845.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,075
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KramerWon Republican 10,65655.9% DemocraticSteven D. Schmuki Democratic 8,41944.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,047
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn M. NischkeWon Republican 20,047100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,909
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn M. MnischkeWon Republican 9,23662.0% DemocraticRoger P. Danielsen Democratic 5,18334.8% LibertarianScott Judson Libertarian 4903.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,451
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Ann KrusickWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,35771.0% RepublicanMark G. Brodaczynski Republican 7,09429.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,657
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Ann KrusickWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,32175.4% RepublicanMark G. Brodaczynski Republican 4,33624.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,708
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Ann KrusickWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,15992.1% LibertarianDonald L. Carlson Libertarian 1,5497.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,173
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Ann KrusickWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,57674.7% RepublicanNicholas Oliver Republican 4,27123.5% LibertarianDonald L. Carlson Libertarian 3261.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,037
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Ann KrusickWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,86594.7% LibertarianDonald L. Carlson Libertarian 1,1725.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,291
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLolita SchneidersWon(incumbent) Republican 9,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,645
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLolita SchneidersWon(incumbent) Republican 15,59199.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,560
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLolita SchneidersWon(incumbent) Republican 11,52699.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,014
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLolita SchneidersWon(incumbent) Republican 14,44465.6% DemocraticMoore Democratic 7,57034.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,069
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph S. WinekeWon Democratic 8,89859.0% RepublicanPreston Baker Republican 5,95739.5% LibertarianGary C. Witte Libertarian 2091.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,347
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLolita SchneidersWon Republican 11,19250.1% DemocraticRonald Lingren(incumbent) Democratic 11,15449.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,371
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald LingrenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,17853.2% RepublicanWilliam A. Duncan Republican 7,19146.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,030
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald LingrenWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,47252.3% RepublicanMichael K. McDonald Republican 9,55847.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,731
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald LingrenWon Democratic 5,76053.7% RepublicanJohn H. Niebler(incumbent) Republican 4,97146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,585
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Assembly District 97, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn H. NieblerWon Republican 10,76864.9% DemocraticAbraham Scherr Democratic 5,81735.1%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Wisconsin Assembly District 97, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/wi/assembly/97. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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:97
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026