Wisconsin State Assembly District 38

Current seat holder: William Penterman.

William Penterman

William Penterman served in the U.S. Army and currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve. Penterman earned a bachelor's degree from Ripon College in 2018.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights: “I am unapologetically pro-life. Our government's most basic function is to protect life, liberty, and property. A government that fails to do so does not serve the people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
Public Safety & Justice: “Our brave law enforcement officers have always had our backs. It's time that the politicians in Madison do too. As the only candidate running for the 37th Assembly District with a law enforcement background, I proudly support our police officers, sheriffs, and state troopers!” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
Priorities & Governance: “I will defend the 2nd Amendment. The U.S. Constitution is blear that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. I will fight our our constitutionally protected rights!” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Terri Wenkman

Terri Wenkman earned a high school diploma from Jefferson High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1998 and a bachelor's degree from Viterbo University in 2011.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you : “OUR WAY OF LIFE ISN'T FOR SALE TO BIG TECH. Big Tech innovated to created AI, fed by data centers, so they should be innovating to figure out how to power AI without messing with our precious way of life. That's why I support a moratorium on data centers until communities get a chance to provide meaningful input and consent. Stop MGS BECI Line 765: Outsiders are moving fast without demonstrating a need for this dramatic change, which, again, messes with our way of life. Suspend Flock cameras.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))