District voter guide · 2026

Wisconsin State Senate District 33: 2026 Voter Guide

Wisconsin State Senate District 33 elects one state senator. On November 3, 2026, the candidates are Chris Kapenga (Republican) and Mike Van Someren (Democratic).

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Candidates

Chris Kapenga

Republican Incumbent

State senator since 2014; Senate President 2021-2025. Running for re-election while also running in a special election for Waukesha County Executive; has said he would resign his Senate seat in January 2027 if elected…

Taxes

Has advocated eliminating the state income tax and supported onetime income-tax rebates (per Wisconsin Family Action and legislator co-sponsorship records).

Separation of powers

Led the ballot question to amend the constitution to prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees (per Milwaukee Courier, Sept. 2026).

Abortion

Co-sponsored legislation on requirements for children born alive following abortion (per legislator co-sponsorship record).

Education and speech

Co-sponsored school-choice scholarship tax-credit and UW free-speech legislation (per legislator co-sponsorship record).

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Mike Van Someren

Democratic

Delafield attorney and former UW athlete ('Former Badger'); ran for Congress in 2022 (lost to Scott Fitzgerald).

Affordability

Running to make Wisconsin more affordable so families can pay bills, handle emergencies, and build a good life (per campaign site).

Transparency

Says people deserve to know who government works for and where their money goes (per campaign site).

Accountability

Says public service means showing up, listening, and answering to the people (per campaign site).

Workers

Running to support policies that help workers thrive (per campaign site).

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