More Assembly Republicans announce 2026 plans: Rodriguez retiring, Donovan to seek reelection

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 687

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced she will not run for reelection this year, creating another open seat in an Assembly district that will be decisive in determining partisan control of the chamber in 2027.

Rodriguez, 48, has represented the 21st Assembly District since 2013 when she was first elected in a special election. She noted in her announcement that her son was 3 years old when she first ran. During her time in …

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