Shandowlyon Hendricks Reaves

Shandowlyon Hendricks Reaves is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 11 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she faces incumbent Sequanna Taylor (D).[1][2] An educator with more than 30 years of experience and a former director of Governor Tony Evers's Milwaukee office, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that her priorities are education, public safety and economic opportunity.[1][3]

Hendricks Reaves, formerly known as Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, graduated from Custer High School and earned an associate degree in human services from Milwaukee Area Technical College, a bachelor's degree in human services from Springfield College, a master's degree in education from Cardinal Stritch University and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from National Louis University.[1] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as including service as director of the Milwaukee office of Governor Tony Evers (D), and says she has completed education fellowships including the MetLife Teacher Network Leadership Institute, the National Education Association and New Leaders for New Schools.[1] In the survey, she described herself as an educator, nonprofit founder and public servant.[3]

Hendricks Reaves ran for the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors District 1 seat in 2023 and lost to incumbent Marva Herndon, 38.9 percent to 60.4 percent.[1] She won the Republican primary for Assembly District 11 on August 11, 2026.[1] Her campaign messages in the survey were high-quality education, public safety built on prevention and community partnerships, and support for small businesses and workforce development.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.