Besides the state offices on the Nov. 3 ballot, voters will also see races for their local Assembly Districts, which in Pierce County, there are three.

Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Wisconsin legislators assume office the first Monday in January following the election, unless the first Monday of January falls on Jan. 1 or 2. In those cases, legislators assume office on Jan. 3.

The Journal sent questionnaires to all six candidates. Two responded.

Assembly District 28

Incumbent Rob Kreibich (R- New Richmond) is facing challenger Robin Lillesve (D-Roberts) in Assembly District 28, which covers northeast Pierce County, parts of western Dunn County and most of St. Croix County. This includes the cities of New Richmond and Glenwood City and the villages of Baldwin, Deer Park, Elmwood, Hammond, Knapp, Roberts, Spring Valley, Star Prairie, Somerset, Wilson and Woodville.

A River Falls native, Kreibich served in the State Legislature for 14 years in his early 30s, then took office again in January 2025.

Name: Rob Kreibich

Age: 67

Town/city of residence: New Richmond

Education and/or work experience: TV News Anchor; Health Care Marketing Specialist

Current occupation/profession: New Richmond Chamber President

Prior elected offices (if any): State Assembly 1993-2007

Community/civic activities/organizations: New Richmond Rotary; Forward New Richmond; St. Croix EDC, Momentum West

What are your priorities if elected? Data Center restrictions; property tax relief; housing affordability

What are the top three issues in your district? How would you address them? Taxes. Use $3 billion surplus to lower property taxes. Data Centers. Support moratorium and eliminate tax breaks. Housing. We need to create more supply, starter type homes top focus.

Why should people vote for you? I can work in a bipartisan fashion to get things done. And my office provides the best constituent service in the Capitol.

Life is becoming unaffordable for many people. How can elected officials help make things more affordable for residents? End the 400-year property tax increase. Eliminate minimum mark up on gas. Freeze utility rates. Cap tuition increases. Return the $3 billion surplus to taxpayers.

If you are elected, what is one measurable outcome you would hope to see in your district over the next two years? No data centers in Pierce County; lower taxes

How can people contact you? rob.kreibich@legis.wisconsin.gov

Name: Robin E Lillesve

Age: 62

Town/city of residence: Roberts

Education and/or work experience: MBA - healthcare; with work experience in healthcare, environmental services and security.

Current occupation/profession: Semi-retired

Prior elected offices (if any): None prior

Community/civic activities/organizations: BSA, American Red Cross, AARP, and various other volunteering.

What are your priorities if elected? Working with other elected leaders to actually get something positive done for the citizens of Wisconsin regarding; affordability in general, public-school funding, land and water preservation and public health and wellness.

What are the top three issues in your district? How would you address them? Cost of living concerns, lack of local control over corporations' expansion being forced on their communities and how the two major parties are not working together for us.

Why should people vote for you? I will represent the citizens of Wisconsin and not be strictly a party follower. I will examine the issues, gather all information possible and consider the long-term effects of options to address these issues before taking a stance. I stand for people over politics.

Life is becoming unaffordable for many people. How can elected officials help make things more affordable for residents? Better choices need to be made regarding how tax revenue is assessed, allocated and spent. Large corporations need to be held accountable and contribute more to our state tax system in order to take some of the burden off of our individual citizens and families.

If you are elected, what is one measurable outcome you would hope to see in your district over the next two years? I'd like to see our potable water supply to be protected from harm.

How can people contact you? Contact me by email, robin4wi.district28@gmail.com

Assembly District 29

Incumbent Treig Pronschinske (R-Eau Claire) is seeking another term in Assembly District 29, while challenger Christopher Danou (D-Trempealeau) is hoping to unseat him. The district is comprised of Buffalo and Pepin counties, and most of Pierce and Trempealeau counties.

Danou, age 59, is listed on Ballotpedia as an American conservationist, politician, and former law enforcement officer. He served four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 2009 through 2017; during his first two terms his constituency was the 91st Assembly district, and after the 2011 redistricting, he represented the 92nd district. After leaving office, he worked as government relations director for Gathering Waters, a conservation nonprofit that advocates for Wisconsin's land trusts.

According to Ballotpedia, Pronschinske, 48, graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire and earned a degree in construction management from Chippewa Valley Technical College. His career experience includes owning and operating a construction company. Pronschinske has served as a volunteer firefighter for the Mondovi Fire Department and as a member of the Mondovi Ambulance Commission. He has also volunteered with the Mondovi Youth Baseball Association, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and Junior Achievement. He served in Assembly District 92 from 2017-25 and in District 29 from January 2025 to present.

Name: Chris Danou

Did not respond

Name: Treig Pronschinske

Did not respond by deadline, but did call and leave a message after deadline.

Assembly District 30

Incumbent Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) is on the ballot against political newcomer Kevin Knoke (D-Hudson) in Assembly District 30, which covers southwest St. Croix and northwest Pierce counties, including River Falls, Hudson, and North Hudson.

Zimmerman, who did not respond to the questionnaire, is seeking his sixth term in the Assembly. His LinkedIn profile says: “Shannon is an accomplished entrepreneur and intrapreneur that has a passion for solving client challenges in the Artificial Intelligence and Language translation sectors. From start-up to serving as a CEO of a NASDAQ traded company, his 25-year career in high-tech has centered around leadership and team development.”

Name: Kevin Knoke

Age: 58

Town/city of residence: Hudson

Education and/or work experience: University of Saint Thomas, geology; Elementary school teacher for 26 years, primarily fifth grade; United States Army veteran

Current occupation/profession: Retired

Prior elected offices (if any): First-time candidate for office

Community/civic activities/organizations: Member of Bethel Lutheran Church, American Legion, VFW, Hudson Rod, Gun & Archery Club

What are your priorities if elected? My top priority if elected is to make your life more affordable. When people are working multiple jobs and still can’t make ends meet, take a vacation, or save for retirement, we know the system is broken. Our economy is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful, and against hardworking people and close-knit communities. This needs to change.

As a longtime public school teacher who primarily taught fifth graders, education is near and dear to my heart. Madison chronically underfunds our public schools, and I know firsthand how it hurts the quality of education our kids receive. Closing schools and hiking property taxes to keep the lights on is not a solution. When I’m in the Assembly, I’ll work to phase out private school vouchers, fully fund our public schools, and deliver a world-class education for every child no matter their background or zip code.

Lastly, I want to get rid of the lucrative tax breaks for Big Tech data centers that my opponent championed and invest those resources into a better quality of life for western Wisconsin. Unlike my opponent, I oppose taxpayer handouts for trillion-dollar tech companies like Microsoft and Meta. When it comes to data centers, I’ll work to make sure we have accountability, transparency and strong protections for ratepayers and our natural resources.

What are the top three issues in your district? How would you address them? The No. 1 issue facing western Wisconsin is affordability and the cost of living, both for families and businesses alike.

The second biggest issue is the chronic underfunding of our public schools at the state level, which has resulted in unsustainable property tax hikes to make up for Madison’s funding shortfalls.

The third biggest issue is access to affordable health care. Greedy health insurance and drug companies are raising costs and making it more difficult for patients to get the care they need. I will work to fully fund our schools so your property tax bills stop going up and start going down. I will stand up to the greedy health insurance companies and their predatory pricing to bring down premiums and out-of-pocket costs. I will crack down on corporate price gouging. These are ways I want to make life more affordable for western Wisconsin and provide a better quality of life.

Why should people vote for you? I am running for the Wisconsin Assembly because I believe our state needs practical, principled leadership that puts people ahead of politics and problem-solving ahead of partisanship. I believe I can help move our state forward by building consensus, respecting differences, protecting freedoms, and ensuring government works for the people it serves. I’m a husband, father, longtime public school teacher, and United States Army veteran who was deployed overseas to defend our freedoms after the September 11 terrorist attacks. I’ll bring principled leadership to Madison and make sure our state government is responsive to the challenges people are facing, like tackling rising costs. The status quo is not working; we need new leadership to bring down the cost of gas, groceries, property taxes, housing, and health care.

Life is becoming unaffordable for many people. How can elected officials help make things more affordable for residents? Affordability and the cost of living is the No. 1 issue I hear about from voters. State government should be doing more to tackle rising costs and make life more affordable for families and businesses alike, but all too often we see Madison politicians do what’s best for their billionaire campaign donors, health insurance companies, and wealthy corporations. I’m not a career politician and I am not beholden to special interests. In the Assembly, I’ll fight to put more money in your pocket by lowering the cost of health care, cracking down on corporate price gouging, and providing property tax relief.

If you are elected, what is one measurable outcome you would hope to see in your district over the next two years? It would truly be an honor to represent the wonderful people and communities of the 30th Assembly District. Western Wisconsin is such a special place to live and I want to make it better for everyone. One of the most important things I’ll do as a state representative is show up, listen, and do my job. I will be active and visible at community events. Over the next two years, people will be able to say “I’ve met Kevin, I’ve spoken to him, he listens regardless of whether we agree on an issue, and he’s always present in the community.”

How can people contact you? People can contact me online at https://www.kevinknoke.com/connect

Name: Shannon Zimmerman

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