WAUPACA, WI- Following the implementation of Wisconsin’s new redistricting law, Waupaca County finds itself divided among four distinct Assembly districts, leading to significant changes in representation.
State Representative Kevin Petersen, previously representing Assembly District 40 (AD-40), will no longer serve in that capacity due to the redistricting. To continue representing his current district, Petersen would need to relocate to Baraboo. Alternatively, he can opt to run for the Assembly seat in the newly designated AD-57, which encompasses Waupaca.
In the previous 2022 election, AD-40 encompassed all of Waupaca County except for the village of Embarrass and the town of Matteson. However, in the upcoming 2024 election, the city of Waupaca will fall under AD-57, currently represented by Lee Snodgrass of Appleton. Notably, Snodgrass no longer resides in AD-57 and will not be contesting against Petersen in 2024.
Waupaca County isn’t the sole area affected by the redistricting. Weyauwega, Fremont, Manawa, and Ogdensburg are now part of AD-57. Additionally, the city of New London has been incorporated into AD-56, represented by David Murphy of Greenville. Meanwhile, Clintonville has transitioned from AD-40 to AD-6, currently represented by Peter Schmidt of Bonduel. Iola, Scandinavia, and Marion are now part of AD-87, represented by James Edming of Glen Flora, although his residence lies outside the district boundaries. Furthermore, Patrick Snyder of Schoefield, who currently represents AD-85, will find his home located in AD-87.
In terms of state senate districts, the county’s representation has also undergone significant changes. In 2022, most of Waupaca County, excluding Matteson and Embarrass, fell under Wisconsin State Senate District 14, represented by Joan Ballweg of Markesan. Now, Waupaca County is divided across three Senate districts, reflecting the broader alterations resulting from the redistricting process.
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