Biography
Christine Maltese is the Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Scott Krug. A systems analyst and first-time candidate, she says she moved from hospitality into information technology.[1][2][3]
Christine Maltese graduated from Mother Guerin High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University; Ballotpedia lists her profession as systems analyst.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she began her career in hospitality, working as a pastry chef, before earning her degree and building a career in information technology.[3]
Maltese advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026, with 5,518 votes in an uncontested race.[1] She described herself in the survey as a first-time candidate and said she is running to strengthen public schools, support working families and small businesses, improve access to affordable healthcare and protect rural communities.[3] Ballotpedia lists the Wisconsin Education Association Council and the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO among her endorsements.[1]
- 1.Christine Maltese - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Christine Maltese - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Wisconsin Assembly District 72
Christine Maltese is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 72 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
