Wisconsin 64th Assembly District: Tip Wins

RACINE COUNTY, WI -- On Tuesday, April 2, voters chose Tip McGuire as the Democratic candidate who will square off against an already-settled Republican opponent in the 64th State Assembly seat formerly held by Democratic stalwart Peter Barca.

"The people of the 64th Assembly District expect and deserve to have a Representative who will stand up for our shared values, including affordable healthcare, workers rights, criminal justice reform, high quality public schools, and good paying jobs,"McGuire said in a prepared statement.

The seat was vacated when Barca stepped down in January 2019 after Gov. Tony Evers nominated him to be secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

Democrats Tip McGuire, Gina Walkington, and Spencer Zimmerman ran in the Democratic primary for the state Assembly’s District 64 seat. Wisconsin's 64th Assembly District covers parts of Racine and Kenosha Counties. Mark Stalker is running unopposed for the Republican nomination, and will face Tuesday's Democratic winner in a special election on April 30.

Unofficial Election-Night Results - State Assembly District 64

x - Tip McGuire 2,408 55%
Gina Walkington 1,712 39%
Spencer Zimmerman 238 5%

The Wisconsin State Assembly currently has 35 Democrats, 63 Republicans, and one vacancy.