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Jim Piwowarczyk
Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 98. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Piwowarczyk (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 98. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jim Piwowarczyk's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and in law enforcement. He co-founded Wisconsin Right Now. He has served as a coach for high school snowboard racing, youth basketball, and football.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98
Jim Piwowarczyk defeated Del Schmechel in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Piwowarczyk (R) | 71.1 | 28,823 |
| Del Schmechel (D) | 28.8 | 11,698 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 40,551 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98
Del Schmechel advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Del Schmechel | 99.9 | 3,932 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 3,934 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98
Jim Piwowarczyk defeated Don Pridemore in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Piwowarczyk | 65.1 | 7,583 |
 | Don Pridemore | 34.7 | 4,044 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 11,645 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Piwowarczyk received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 |
Officeholder Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Adam Neylon (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 98 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
