MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats reelected Greta Neubauer as Assembly minority leader on Tuesday after she helped the party flip nearly a dozen seats in this month’s elections.

What You Need To Know

  • Assembly Democrats unanimously selected Greta Neubauer as their leader during a caucus meeting Tuesday in the state Capitol

  • Neubauer represents part of southern Racine County. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2018 and has served as minority leader since 2021 

  • Neubauer helped Democrats flip 10 Republican Assembly districts in the Nov. 5 election. The outcome narrow the GOP advantage in the chamber to 54-44 this session

Assembly Democrats unanimously selected Neubauer as their leader during an afternoon caucus meeting in the state Capitol. Neubauer represents a section of southern Racine County. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2018 and has served as minority leader since 2021.

"I am honored to have once again earned the unanimous support of my colleagues to continue to lead our caucus," Neubauer said in a statement. "This session will be unllike any in more than a decade and I can't wait to hit the ground running with our fantastic leadership team and dedicated members." 

That leadership team also includes Rep. Kalan Haywood, D-Milwaukee, who was reelected as the Assembly assistant minority leader. Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, was reelected as the caucus chair and Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, will serve as the new vice-caucus chair. Rep. Mike Bare, D-Verona, was reelected as the caucus secretary and Rep. Jodi Emerson, D-Eau Claire, rounds out the Democratic leadership team as the new sergeant-at-arms. 

Neubauer helped Democrats flip 10 Republican Assembly districts in the Nov. 5 election, narrowing the GOP advantage in the chamber to 54-44 this session. New district boundaries that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law earlier this year played a huge role in the Democratic surge.

"Our caucus will return to the Assembly floor in January with 10 new members — the largest increase in membership in one election in more than 50 years. The next session will present us with new opportunities and new challenges, and our work is cut out for us. We will put forward a visionary and inclusive policy agenda. We will help craft a budget that works for every Wisconsinites, in every community. And we will reflect the will of the people. 

"I am thrilled to be able to continue to work with Governor Tony Evers and my legislative colleagues to advocate for the people of Wisconsin..." she said in a statement. 

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