Who is running for Assembly District 53 in Wisconsin in 2026?

David Daniels (R), Becky Nichols (D), Rachael Dowling (Independent)

When is the Wisconsin 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Assembly District 53 — Wisconsin 2026

3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Wisconsin Elections Commission list, as of October 6, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BDavid DanielsRepublican

Candidate for Representative to the Assembly, District 53 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican; no voting record or group endorsements found. iVoterGuide rates Moderate.

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.

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DBecky NicholsDemocratic

Candidate for Representative to the Assembly, District 53 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by EMILY's List (2026). Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by EMILY's List (pro-abortion-rights PAC), 2026.
Family: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: Designated a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026).
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Democrat; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

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N/RRachael DowlingIndependent

Candidate for Representative to the Assembly, District 53 (no party affiliation).

Independent candidate; no legislative voting record or group endorsements found (iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information). Not graded.

Sources: [1]

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