Wisconsin State Assembly District 7

Current seat holder: Karen Kirsch.

Lee Whiting

Lee Whiting

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Public safety & justice: “Keeping Communities Safe: We must make sure our neighborhoods are safe for our kids and families. Unfortunately, reckless driving is becoming a regular ocurence and attempts to defund the police and soft-on-crime policies are leaving the door open for criminals. As your representative in the Assembly, I will work to strengthen our laws to hold those who break the law accountable, keep violent offenders off our streets, put a stop to the reckless driving epidemic, and support our law enforcement officers.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Addressing Rising Costs: As a father, I understand how rising costs are squeezing Wisconsin families. Groceries, utilities, the cost of housing - inflation is hurting us all. That's why I will fight to continue reducing the tax burden on the middle class, retirees, and those with kids in childcare. We must push back against efforts to raise your taxes and make sure you are able to keep more of your hard-earned money.​​” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Fighting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: We should always be looking for ways to streamline government and cut red tape. I will be your advocate in Madison to make sure your tax dollars are being spent wisely and not wasted on unnecessary bureaucracy.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Karen Kirsch

Karen Kirsch earned an associate degree from Madison Area Technical College and a bachelor's degree from Mount Mary University. Her career experience includes working in advertising, marketing, and PR.

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Healthcare & reproductive rights: “We can’t build healthy communities if we don’t have healthy people. In Madison, I’ll fight for Badgercare Expansion, a BadgerCare Public Option, and Prescription Drug Reform because no one should have to worry about going bankrupt because they got sick.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Public education & schools: “In addition to fighting for healthcare for all, I’ll protect a woman’s right to choose and funding for our public schools.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities & governance: “I’m a proud Wisconsinite, and I have called the 7th Assembly District home since 2008.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))