Biography
Enrique "Rico" Camacho is the Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 82, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Bryson Reyes. An educator and coach, he says he serves as a Waukesha alderman.[1][2][3]
Enrique Camacho, also known as Rico, graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and earned graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2012 and Alverno College in 2016, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a father, educator, coach, small business owner and current local elected official, said he became a teacher, and said he is raising three children and serves as a Waukesha alderman.[3]
Camacho advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.[1] His stated campaign messages were making life more affordable, including property taxes, housing and healthcare; fully investing in public schools; and supporting small businesses and manufacturing.[3] He also said he supports strengthening shared revenue and legalizing and taxing marijuana.[3]
- 1.Enrique Camacho - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Enrique Camacho - 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 82
Enrique Camacho is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 82 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.