Friday, May 8, 2026

Wisconsin 2026 elections: Who will run in the 21st Assembly District now that Republican Jesse Rodriguez has retired?

 
The major change to the boundaries of the 21st is shifting South Milwaukee to the 20th and the Milwaukee airport neighborhood from the 20th to the 21st.  All of Oak Creek (population 38,797) remains in the district.

Maps and election results:  Ballotpedia 
Photo and headline:  WTMJ, 5/7/2026
Wisconsin state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced Thursday she will not seek reelection this fall, ending nearly 13 years representing the 21st Assembly District. 
Rodriguez is the second Republican representing a district that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 to announce she won't seek reelection. She is also the 12th Assembly member overall to retire or seek another office ahead of 2026. [emphasis added]
Rodriguez cited family as the driving force behind her decision.
Perhaps another reason for Rodriguez's decision is that the 21st is one of the most likely Assembly districts to flip from Republican to Democratic.




Democrats Dan Bukiewicz and Jessica Seawright will face off in an August primary to determine who will run against a Republican candidate in November.


Related election posts:
12th Assembly District.  (4/17/2026)
16th Assembly District.  (4/17/2026)

24th Assembly District.  (4/19/2026)
26th Assembly District.  (4/17/2026)

34th Assembly District.  (4/24/2026)
35th Assembly District.  (4/15/2026)
37th Assembly District.  (4/20/2026)


50th Assembly District.  (4/24/2026)
53rd Assembly District.  (4/29/2026)
58th Assembly District.  (4/12/2026)
59th Assembly District.  (4/10/2026)

60th Assembly District.  (4/10/2026)
69th Assembly District.  (4/29/2026)



93rd Assembly District.  (4/11/2026) 
97th Assembly District.  (4/23/2026)
99th Assembly District.  (4/18/2026)

17th Senate District.  (4/14/2026)
23rd Senate District.  (4/15/2026)
31st Senate District.  (4/15/2026)

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