Wisconsin State Senate District 33
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Kapenga Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Chris Kapenga (R) 96.4
- Last election
- Chris Kapenga (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KapengaRight column: Someren
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeKapengaNo published score for Someren
- Races
- Won 5 of 5
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mike Van SomerenDemocratic
- Chris KapengaIncumbentRepublican
Source: elections.wi.gov, dated Oct 6
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Official results for Wisconsin
History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 69,838
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris KapengaWon(incumbent) Republican 67,32396.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,5153.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,992
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris KapengaWon Republican 68,75996.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,2333.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,151
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FarrowWon Republican 59,19973.9% DemocraticSherryll Shaddock Democratic 20,89926.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 530.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,045
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich ZippererWon Republican 62,73299.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3130.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,654
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTheodore J. KanavasWon(incumbent) Republican 48,24167.3% DemocraticAndrew Stiffler Democratic 23,41332.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,527
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTheodore J. KanavasWon Republican 44,527100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,006
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret A. FarrowWon(incumbent) Republican 49,006100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,447
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret A. FarrowWon(incumbent) Republican 41,43172.1% DemocraticJames D. Palmar Democratic 16,01627.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,902
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret A. FarrowWon Republican 33,902100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,444
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan S. EngeleiterWon(incumbent) Republican 41,72879.6% DemocraticEdward S. Vakos Democratic 10,70720.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,213
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan Shannon EngeleiterWon Republican 32,91796.2% LibertarianDennis Hansen Libertarian 1,2823.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,150
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger P. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 30,61463.6% DemocraticRichard Congdon Democratic 17,53136.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,850
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger P. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,65553.5% DemocraticPeter H. Gardner Democratic 16,19446.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,281
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Wisconsin Senate District 33, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger P. MurphyWon Republican 28,00154.6% DemocraticFrancis J. Beaudry Democratic 22,84144.5% OtherRodger White Other 4390.9%
1970 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Wisconsin State Senate District 33, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/wi/senate/33. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026