Wisconsin State Assembly District 1

Current seat holder: Joel Kitchens.

Joel Kitchens

Kitchens' professional experience includes founding and owning an animal veterinary business.

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Education: “Sherry and I are the proud parents of three children, Rebecca, Caroline and Will.” (Campaign website)
Education: “I began my career in public service in 1999 when I ran for the Sturgeon Bay School Board.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “I viewed it as an opportunity to give back to the community that had been so good to me and my family.” (Campaign website)

Renee A. Paplham

Renee Paplham graduated from Kewaunee High School. She earned an associate degree and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.

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Healthcare & reproductive rights: “We need our state legislature to address issues of basic affordability for Wisconsin residents: housing, healthcare and childcare.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))