Bernie Newman

Bernie Newman

Republican Party

Candidate, Wisconsin State Assembly District 58

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 11, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Washington High School

Other

Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1985

Personal

Profession

Landscape Contractor

Contact

Campaign website

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Bernie Newman (Republican Party) is running for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 58. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.

Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bernie Newman graduated from Washington High School. He earned a degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985. His career experience includes working as a landscape contractor.

Elections

2026

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58

Dennis Degenhardt (D) and Bernie Newman (R) are running in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Dennis Degenhardt (D)
	Submit photo	Bernie Newman  (R)

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58

Dennis Degenhardt (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58 on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Dennis Degenhardt	99.7	4,460
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3%	15

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,475
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Republican primary

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58

Bernie Newman (R) defeated Chris Bossert (R) in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58 on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bernie Newman	59.6	4,284
		Chris Bossert	40.4	2,909

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Vote totals may change until results are certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 7,193
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Endorsements

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Bernie Newman received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bernie Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Newman's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong resident of Washington County with deep roots in the communities, traditions, and values of southeastern Wisconsin. Growing up outdoors, hunting, fishing, and trapping, I developed an early appreciation for Wisconsin's natural resources, and the importance of conservation, stewardship, and personal responsibility.

A 1984 graduate of Washington high school in Germantown I developed a interest in public affairs by attending village board meetings while still in high school. After earning a diploma from MATC-Mequon in Urban Forestry I proceeded to spend nearly 30 years working with one company primarily throughout Washington County. I worked directly with homeowners, businesses, and communities designing, building and maintaining projects while leading a crew. I am married for over thirty years, have a twin son and daughter, along with two grandchildren. This is my tenth year serving as President of Common Sense Citizens of Washington County, am a former member of the City of West Bend Plan Commission, currently Washington County chairman to The Wisconsin Conservation Congress and the County Deer Advisory Council. I am a longtime member of the Washington County Republican Party, the NRA, the West Bend Moose Lodge, and a lifetime member of The Old Farmers Antique Club.

I believe in honesty, hard work, and community involvement. Public service is about listening, showing up, and standing up for the people you represent.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Resident and communities feel helpless and that their concerns go unheard when it comes to large development of AI facilities, wind and solar farms and new transmission line routes. If a community wants such a development they should be allowed to proceed, but if a community is overwhelmingly against such a development they need to be heard. Approval of these projects needs to be given to local control, not a few person panel at the state level.
• Families, farmers, small business owners, and workers deserve to know their tax dollars are being spent wisely and government remains focused on its core responsibilities. Families are feeling the financial pinch and so should government. All State spending should be looked at, including for fraud. A tax surplus approaching $3 billion is unacceptable and should be a sign of over taxing.
• A lot of questions concerning the management of our natural resources are arising. Reported budget constraints within the DNR will need to be looked at and if fee increases are necessary. A sensible and effective wake boat bill needs to be passed. Spending on CDW needs to be reviewed. The alarming reduction in walleye numbers in northern Wisconsin lakes needs to be addressed. PFAS, a crane hunt, delisting the wolf, and wolf depredation are all subjects needing attention.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ensuring communities can keep up with rising costs of fire, EMS, and police coverage is a concern along with their ability to fund road repairs. I don't like to raise taxes, but increasing the maximum 1.5 yearly levy increase on fire and EMS services may have to be considered.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am most proud of the individuals who have endorsed me in my primary win and my efforts leading up to the general election.

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Current members of the Wisconsin State Assembly

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Robin Vos

Majority Leader:Tyler August

Minority Leader:Greta Neubauer

Representatives

District 1

Joel Kitchens (R)

District 2

Shae Sortwell (R)

District 3

Ron Tusler (R)

District 4

David Steffen (R)

District 5

Joy Goeben (R)

District 6

Elijah Behnke (R)

District 7

Karen Kirsch (D)

District 8

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)

District 9

Priscilla Prado (D)

District 10

Darrin Madison (D)

District 11

Sequanna Taylor (D)

District 12

Russell Goodwin (D)

District 13

Robyn Vining (D)

District 14

Angelito Tenorio (D)

District 15

Adam Neylon (R)

District 16

Kalan Haywood (D)

District 17

Supreme Omokunde (D)

District 18

Margaret Arney (D)

District 19

Ryan Clancy (D)

District 20

Christine Sinicki (D)

District 21

Jessie Rodriguez (R)

District 22

Paul Melotik (R)

District 23

Deb Andraca (D)

District 24

Daniel Knodl (R)

District 25

Paul Tittl (R)

District 26

Joe Sheehan (D)

District 27

Lindee Brill (R)

District 28

Rob Kreibich (R)

District 29

Treig Pronschinske (R)

District 30

Shannon Zimmerman (R)

District 31

Tyler August (R)

District 32

Amanda Nedweski (R)

District 33

Robin Vos (R)

District 34

Rob Swearingen (R)

District 35

Calvin Callahan (R)

District 36

Jeffrey Mursau (R)

District 37

Mark Born (R)

District 38

William Penterman (R)

District 39

Alex Dallman (R)

District 40

Karen DeSanto (D)

District 41

Tony Kurtz (R)

District 42

Maureen McCarville (D)

District 43

Brienne Brown (D)

District 44

Ann Roe (D)

District 45

Clinton Anderson (D)

District 46

Joan Fitzgerald (D)

District 47

Randy Udell (D)

District 48

Andrew Hysell (D)

District 49

Travis Tranel (R)

District 50

Jenna Jacobson (D)

District 51

Todd Novak (R)

District 52

Lee Snodgrass (D)

District 53

Dean Kaufert (R)

District 54

Lori Palmeri (D)

District 55

Nate Gustafson (R)

District 56

Dave Murphy (R)

District 57

Kevin Petersen (R)

District 58

Rick Gundrum (R)

District 59

Robert Brooks (R)

District 60

Jerry O'Connor (R)

District 61

Robert Donovan (R)

District 62

Angelina Cruz (D)

District 63

Robert Wittke (R)

District 64

Tip McGuire (D)

District 65

Ben DeSmidt (D)

District 66

Greta Neubauer (D)

District 67

David Armstrong (R)

District 68

Rob Summerfield (R)

District 69

Karen Hurd (R)

District 70

Nancy VanderMeer (R)

District 71

Vinnie Miresse (D)

District 72

Scott Krug (R)

District 73

Angela Stroud (D)

District 74

Chanz Green (R)

District 75

Duke Tucker (R)

District 76

Francesca Hong (D)

District 77

Renuka Mayadev (D)

District 78

Shelia Stubbs (D)

District 79

Lisa Subeck (D)

District 80

Mike Bare (D)

District 81

Alex Joers (D)

District 82

Scott Allen (R)

District 83

Dave Maxey (R)

District 84

Chuck Wichgers (R)

District 85

Patrick Snyder (R)

District 86

John Spiros (R)

District 87

Brent Jacobson (R)

District 88

Benjamin Franklin (R)

District 89

Ryan Spaude (D)

District 90

Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)

District 91

Jodi Emerson (D)

District 92

Clint Moses (R)

District 93

Christian Phelps (D)

District 94

Steve Doyle (D)

District 95

Jill Billings (D)

District 96

Tara Johnson (D)

District 97

Cindi Duchow (R)

District 98

Jim Piwowarczyk (R)

District 99

Barbara Dittrich (R)

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