Biography
Julie Helmer is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Karen DeSanto (D).[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, Helmer described herself as having 40 years of customer service experience and holding party leadership roles.[2]
In the Ballotpedia survey, Helmer listed her background as 40 years of customer service, vice chair of the 2nd Congressional District Republican Party, secretary of the Sauk County Republican Party, a member of the Republican Party of Wisconsin executive committee, a 2024 presidential elector, and a Farm Bureau member.[2] She named healthcare and housing costs and consumer protection as policy areas she is passionate about.[2] She listed three key messages: protecting women's private spaces, changing how Wisconsin is governed, and children's education.[2]
- 1.Julie Helmer - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Julie Helmer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Wisconsin Assembly District 40
Julie Helmer is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 40 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
