Wisconsin State Assembly District 40

Current seat holder: Karen DeSanto.

Julie Helmer

Julie Helmer's career experience includes working as a customer service.

Campaign site

“Now, I’m running for the 40th Assembly District to bring accountability, responsibility, and common sense back to Madison. I’ll fight to protect conservative values, stand up for women and girls, defend our farms, keep our streets safe, and make sure our kids get back to real education—not political agendas. This race isn’t about politics—it’s about people. It’s about protecting Wisconsin’s future. And with your support on November 3rd, 2026, we can do just that.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
“I was born in Madison and raised in Verona, WI, and built much of my career in Madison, where I worked in administration for a large tax and accounting firm. In 2013 my husband and I made Sauk County our home, my parents grew up and graduated from Sauk Prairie and I knew this would be the perfect place to settle and call home for ourselves with a strong community, small town, values, and the quality of life it offers.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Karen DeSanto

Karen DeSanto's career experience includes working as the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Wisconsin. She has served as the president of the State Alliance of Wisconsin Clubs.

· Official legislative page

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