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Steffen runs for reelection in 4th Assembly District

Source: Wisconsin Legislature

Steffen runs for reelection in 4th Assembly District

May 2, 2024 9:36 AM CDT

By: Lisa M. Hale

HOWARD, WI – (WISS and WGBW) – State Representative David Steffen announces he is running for reelection in the Wisconsin 4th Assembly District. Steffen has represented the district since 2015, filling five terms. He says there is still work to be done.

“Delivering results for the residents of the 4th Assembly District has been the greatest honor of my professional life. There is still work to be done to lower taxes, limit government, and protect our freedom.”

Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) was drawn into the 4th district when redistricting occurred in February. He announced on his social media page he will move into the 6th Assembly District to seek election there. 

Democrat Jane Benson of Suamico has also indicated that she will run in the district. 

The newly drawn district includes Howard, and Suamico in Brown County and almost all of Oconto County.

Press Release

Steffen announced re-election candidacy

Howard, WI – Upon declaring his re-election candidacy for the 4th Assembly District in the State Assembly, State Representative David Steffen (R – Howard) released the following statement:

“Delivering results for the residents of the 4th Assembly District has been the greatest honor of my professional life. There is still work to be done to lower taxes, limit government, and protect our freedom. I hope to earn the support and vote of the 4th Assembly District residents again to continue fighting for their views and values in Madison”

The Wisconsin 4th Assembly District boundary lines were modified in February, and will include the northern Brown County Communities of Howard and Suamico along with most of Oconto County.

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