Biography
LaToya Bates is the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 37 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Mark Born (R).[1][3] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, Bates described herself as an educator, social entrepreneur and faith leader.[2]
In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, Bates said she is a former K-12 educator and the Founding Director of Wounded Wings, an association that serves survivors of sexual and domestic abuse.[2] She said she owns and manages Lauryn Wynter Company, a family-run event management group.[2] Bates said she earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Alverno College and a Master of Pastoral Studies from Cardinal Stritch University, and that she lives in Mayville and has two children.[2]
Bates said she was elected a delegate representing the 6th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention and a delegate for Dodge County at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention.[2] She ran for the same Assembly seat in 2024, advancing from the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024, and losing the general election to Born, 68.6 percent to 31.4 percent.[1] Bates advanced from the Democratic primary again on August 11, 2026.[1]
In the 2024 survey, Bates named healthcare access, improving schools and educational programs, and lowering costs for families as her key messages.[2]
- 1.LaToya Bates - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.LaToya Bates - 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 37
LaToya Bates is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 37 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
