Biography
Ismael Luna is the Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 8, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Angel Sanchez. A case manager at a homeless shelter, he lists housing, healthcare and immigrant rights as his top issues.[1][2][3]
Ismael Luna graduated from Riverside University High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Cardinal Stritch University in 2022 and a graduate degree from George Washington University in 2025, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he grew up on Milwaukee's South Side in a working-class immigrant family, was homeless at 14, and works as a case manager at a homeless shelter helping women find stable housing.[3] He said he previously served as vice chair of RISE Drug Free MKE and has been involved in community organizing since high school.[3]
Luna advanced from the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.[1] He said he would work to expand affordable housing, expand BadgerCare and support a public option, lower prescription drug and utility costs, fully fund schools, and keep immigration enforcement out of Milwaukee.[3]
- 1.Ismael Luna - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ismael Luna - 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 8
Ismael Luna is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 8 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.