Ben Brist

Ben Brist is a U.S. Army veteran and sixth-generation Wisconsinite running this fall to flip a seat in the Wisconsin Assembly. After graduating from West Point, Ben served as a paratrooper and infantry officer, achieving the rank of Captain. Through his service, Ben learned what it takes to be a dependable leader, and he’s ready to use his skills to advocate for Wisconsin’s working families. Ben is committed to investing in public schools, protecting natural resources, and working to lower the cost of living for all Wisconsinites.

With just 5 seats needed to flip the Wisconsin Assembly blue, Ben is mounting a strong campaign with the DLCC’s backing to win this battleground district and help Democrats build a majority in the chamber.

After over a decade of Republican gerrymandered control, 2026 is a historic opportunity to flip the Wisconsin legislature from red to blue.

Last cycle, Democrats made incredible gains in the Wisconsin Senate and added an impressive 10 seats in the Assembly, putting both chambers within striking distance of a blue flip for the first time in more than 15 years.

The DLCC has supported Wisconsin state Democrats cycle after cycle, helping them make significant gains in recent years despite aggressive GOP gerrymandering. In 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out Republicans’ unfair voting maps, making Wisconsin one of the most competitive states in the nation for state legislative elections.

This year, Wisconsin Democrats need a net gain of 5 seats in the state Assembly and 2 seats in the state Senate to win a majority in each chamber. The current GOP majorities in Wisconsin have rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous agenda, and the time to take back Democratic power in the state is now.