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Red Arnold
Red Arnold (Republican Party) is running for election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 7. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Red Arnold is running in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Incumbent Chris Larson defeated Peter Gilbert in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Larson (D) | 67.3 | 54,252 |
 | Peter Gilbert (R) | 32.6 | 26,333 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 85 | ||
| Total votes: 80,670 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Incumbent Chris Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Larson | 99.7 | 19,784 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 19,836 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Peter Gilbert defeated Red Arnold in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Gilbert | 54.3 | 5,080 |
| Red Arnold | 45.0 | 4,209 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 9,347 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Incumbent Chris Larson defeated Red Arnold in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Larson (D) | 66.3 | 56,198 |
| Red Arnold (R) | 33.6 | 28,459 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 165 | ||
| Total votes: 84,822 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Incumbent Chris Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Larson | 100.0 | 20,783 |
| Total votes: 20,783 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7
Red Arnold advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 7 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Red Arnold | 100.0 | 6,215 |
| Total votes: 6,215 | |||
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2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for 17 seats in the Wisconsin State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Chris Larson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Red Arnold ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Larson defeated Arnold in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Chris Larson Incumbent |
59.6% | 41,950 | |
| Republican | Red Arnold | 40.4% | 28,387 | |
| Total Votes | 70,337 | |||
2013
Arnold ran in the 2013 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 21. The seat was vacant following Mark Honadel's (R) resignation to take a job in the private sector. Arnold was defeated by Jessie Rodriguez in the October 22 Republican primary. The special election took place on November 19, 2013.[4][5][6][7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 21 Republican Primary, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jessie Rodriguez |
47.9% | 1,513 |
| Red Arnold | 2.3% | 73 |
| Larry Gamble | 5.4% | 170 |
| Ken Gehl | 17% | 536 |
| Chris Kujawa | 27.4% | 866 |
| Total Votes | 3,158 | |
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Red Arnold participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 20, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Red Arnold's responses follow below.[8]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Health Care (DPC: Direct Primary Care; video on my website) DOT Reform (NO gas tax increase) |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Health Care, Tax cuts, 2nd Amendment/personal protection issues, liberty, privacy, education. Quite frankly it may be a shorter list if you asked my what I'm NOT passionate about in regards to politics & public policy.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[10]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Red Arnold answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Nassim Haramein, Kirk Sorensen, Sheriff David Clarke, Donald Trump, Leah Vukmir, Scott Walker, Stefan Molyneux, Mark Belling, (& all the 1130AM hosts really), Dr. Duke Pesta, Lauren Southern, Kathleen Zellner: Why? Because they stand up for what is right no matter what the opposition does or says. They do what's right because they know they're right, regardless of the so called ""experts"" say. 1 test is worth 1000 expert opinions. ""Be sure you are right - then go ahead. ~ Davy Crockett[10] | ” |
| “ | The Little Red Hen; A perfect analogy for the American Dream
Jurassic Park; The book has some incredible philosophical points to be made within its pages. Star Wars; Every society/culture/civilization has fallen from within for the exact reasons laid out in the Star Wars Saga. Aside from being the best movie(s) of all time, there are some important lessons in there as well.[10] |
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| “ | Honesty (assuming the constituent is ""honestly"" ready to hear the truth), creativity, intelligence & tenacity. Don't lie to get what you want or to improve your position, you have to be smart & creative to figure out the complex problems that everyone else simply goes around in circles over & the tenacity to keep pushing until you get what you want. Again, assuming that is in the best interest of the taxpayers & not you or your buddies.[10] | ” |
| “ | Same as the previous question. Also, resourcefulness. Getting things done with a little capital as possible. Do more with less. Unfortunately, with government, failure equates to more money.[10] | ” |
| “ | Serve the people & not your self interest of the interest of other ""special"" people. i.e. Special interest groups.[10] | ” |
| “ | To be the guy who saved the health cares system from becoming the next bubble to burst, not only in WI but nationally and to be the person who ""drained the lake"" in Madison & finish what the Republican legislators started since they now seem to have lost their way. To do for the DOT what Walker did with Act 10. We are still a very high tax state & it doesn't have to be that way. We just need someone with enough fuzz on their peaches to get things done.[10] | ” |
| “ | Mt. St. Helens' eruption. I was 4.[10] | ” |
| “ | A job where I actually paid taxes? Dairy Queen. I had it for 2 days until Super America offered me more money (which both were MORE than minimum wage even though I was only 16). But I consider Super America my first ""real"" job. I worked there for a year & a half until I went off to college.[10] | ” |
| “ | My wife & I were on our first date. We went to sing karaoke. In that establishment there was a woman I had not seen since high school. She was my junior year homecoming date. She was there with her girlfriend. I guess that explains why homecoming was our first... & last date.[10] | ” |
| “ | Thanksgiving. Its deer season & we always go down to visit at grandpa's old farm. The whole family gets together this one time of year.[10] | ” |
| “ | Thus far, Micheal Crichton's ""Sphere"" still holds the top spot.[10] | ” |
| “ | Oh, c'mon now. Anyone who doesn't want to be a Jedi needs to re-examine their existence.[10] | ” |
| “ | Pets. They are an extension of your family.[10] | ” |
| “ | Hey Ya by Outkast. Just now. Don't ask my why.[10] | ” |
| “ | Tanning? No seriously, trying to get musicians to help me record my 3 pop albums. Unless you play death metal, there isn't a musician to be had in the greater Milwaukee Area.[10] | ” |
| “ | Obviously the term lengths. That does allow the Senate to be more patient but that doesn't always equate to a good result as we have seen in the last 2 sessions in WI where almost NOTHING has been passed. Poor Governor Walker hasn't had anything to sign as of late.[10] | ” |
| “ | It's like a 2 handed putter. You have an extra hand to help steady & guide your putt. However, you now have brought into the system another variable that could negatively affect the outcome. This is why term limits are a good idea. (even though THAT TOO has its disadvantages) Its good to have fresh blood/fresh ideas brought into the legislature. Any job has a learning curve. Most of the mundane work is done by staff anyway & the bureaucracy is populated by public sector workers who stay there forever so its not like any major percentage of the system will ever be solely staffed by rookies. So no, I don't believe prior experience is necessary. In fact, having too many people in there who have served for quite some time breeds idleness. Idleness is the antithesis of action. Unless you're a dullard you catch on to the protocols pretty quick.[10] | ” |
| “ | The DOT. This problem has existed for decades. My fear is that if it isn't dealt with soon it will turn into what most states are dealing with when it comes to their pension systems. Thankfully, WI is pretty good in that regard but we've seen the effects of what ""too big to fail"" has on the economy & transportation is ALWAYS at the top of the list in regards to being the biggest slice of the budget pie.[10] | ” |
| “ | Any relationship is going to be just fine as long as there is honesty, at least some level of trust & communication.[10] | ” |
| “ | You have to. Just like the previous questions, communication is key, even with legislators from across the political aisle. ""Compromise is a virtue to be cultivated not a weakness to be despised."" ~ Jedi Mantra[10] | ” |
| “ | The one we have in WI is fine. To the victors go the spoils, plain & simple. There is no ""perfect"" way of doing it & bringing in a ""non partisan"" group to into a state they have no familiarity with never turns out well. That's like a biker club taking the reins for a quilting association. Aside from the fact that there are almost NO actual partisan people in today's polarized society, especially in that line of work. I know because when I play the role of the ""honest Abe"" non partisan, people on either side don't like it.[10] | ” |
| “ | Education, Finance, Health & Human Services, Judiciary & Public Safety, Sporting Heritage, Mining & Forestry & Transportation.[10] | ” |
| “ | Yes. Any role they'd like to have me.[10] | ” |
| “ | Ron Johnson/Scott Walker mixed with Sheriff Clarke/Donald Trump. I am the equivalent to the warrior gardener. Tis far better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.[10] | ” |
| “ | I wouldn't mind running for U.S. Senate one day. We will have to see what the cards have in store for me. I doubt they'd let me be President but hey, at least I meet the age requirement.[10] | ” |
| “ | There was a guy who is about to retire from Caterpillar in South Milwaukee after 4 decades of working there. Caterpillar used to be Bucyrus Erie (B.E. to us Sout' Milwaukeeans). B.E. put South Milwaukee on the map because it manufactured the large mining equipment that dug the Panama Canal. That is why South Milwaukee has the plain/descriptive name it does & why the addresses are opposite the rest of the city of Milwaukee. The guy told me that his father also worked for B.E. & HIS father also worked for B.E. He showed me his grandfather's union card. The card was from Feb. 18th 1914. It was written before World War I had even started. The Archduke Ferdinand was still alive. The Passenger Pigeon was not yet extinct from the planet. The last Passenger Pigeon, Martha, was still alive in the Cincinnati Zoo. That's how long this company has been the focal point of the community. The card showed how his grandfather was guaranteed 12 1/2 cents an hour for his work. This is the history that South Milwaukee lost when Caterpillar closed down most of its South Milwaukee operation. All because my opponent voted against the mining bill under the guise of ""environmental concerns"" that simply weren't true. That ""no"" vote was one of the driving force catalysts for me running to be the person who represents this State Senate seat. Hopefully that comes to fruition.[10] | ” |
2014
Arnold's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]
Health Care Reform
- Excerpt: "I have the solution to Obamacare. Yes, you read that correctly. Please watch my full length video on your lunch hour or before you go to sleep. This doesn’t require a law to be passed in order to implement this. This is how 80% of Direct Primary Care will be conducted within the next 3-5 years. Please watch."
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
- Excerpt: "One word, growth. Growth is the key to any economy. Most problems in the political arena are solved if Americans have good, secure jobs. We need to bring back jobs that have either moved away or gone overseas. I managed 1000 accounts from Green Bay to Madison to Rockford Ill. to the lake. You can’t take someone to a dance if you don’t ask them. We need someone who will go hunt Moby Dick in a rowboat and bring the tartar sauce with. Someone like me. Energy independence will lead the way to this growth spurt and put America back on top of the world stage both economically and politically. China isn’t kicking our but, we’re parking it on their boot. We need to take a stand, right after we take… something else."
Education
- Excerpt: "America has always had standards. At one point they were the best in the industrialized world. The problem is that we have lowered those standards. Common Core is not the answer. Common Core takes local control away from the school system and the parents. A universal, unchangeable slate designed by people other than actual educators is not going to solve the problem. Even the most complex problems usually have the simplest of causes. Sometimes the questions are hard and the answers are simple."
Gun Control
- Excerpt: "Gun control, just like prohibition, makes criminals out of law abiding citizens. Guns merely make it easier to commit certain crimes. The world will never be rid of guns, nor violent people. Taking means of defense away from the innocent does not prevent tragedy, if anything it increases it. We have gun laws on the books. Perhaps we should begin enforcing the ones we have before making new ones. A law without a penalty is merely advice. Making good people helpless won’t make bad people harmless."
The Environment
- Excerpt: "If the entire planet was on board and the technology worked I might consider such a bold move as to “combat” Global Warming but we are nowhere near that precipice. When the automobile first came out we didn’t kill all of our horses. When technology moves forward with alternative energy so will the rest of the world. Doing so prematurely only regulates honest businesses out of existence. Watch the BBC special on Rodinia and you will realize that the planet has been through far worse than us puny humans. Energy independence is an important matter that needs to be addressed. 1 test is worth 1000 expert opinions."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ wrn.com, "Special election called for 21st Assembly District," September 18, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedgab - ↑ wuwm.com, "Fields Finalized For Special Elections," October 23, 2013
- ↑ gab.wi.gov, "Official Republican primary results," accessed December 11, 2013
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Red Arnold's responses," September 20, 2018
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Red Arnold, Issues," accessed October 23, 2014
