Ben DeSmidt
Democratic Incumbent
Incumbent member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Education funding and taxes
Voted for AB1, which increases education funding and exempts qualifying tips and overtime from the state income tax.
Taxes
Voted for AB38, exempting tips from the state income tax.
Food assistance
Voted for AB180, prohibiting the use of SNAP benefits on candy and soda.
Healthcare
Voted against SB405, which would have authorized lawsuits against healthcare providers who perform gender-affirming care for minors.
Administrative rules
Voted against SB275, SB276, and SB277, measures limiting state agencies' administrative-rule authority.
Data centers
Voted against AB840, which would have required AI data centers to pay for requested electric infrastructure improvements and limited their water consumption.