Voters across central Wisconsin will cast their ballots on Nov. 3 to decide who will represent Assembly District 39 in the state Capitol. The race features a contest between Republican incumbent Alex Dallman, who is seeking to maintain his seat in Madison, and Democratic challenger Michael Skivington, who is aiming to bring new representation to the region.
Assembly District 39 spans a broad and diverse geographic area in the state. It encompasses western Fond du Lac County, which includes the city of Ripon, the villages of Brandon, Fairwater, and Rosendale, and the towns of Alto, Eldorado, Lamartine, Metomen, Ripon, Rosendale, and Springvale. In addition to western Fond du Lac County, the legislative district covers the entirety of Green Lake and Marquette counties, along with portions of Adams, Columbia, and Winnebago counties.
Dallman, a 34-year-old resident of Markesan, currently serves as the district's full-time state legislator. He was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2020. Before taking office, he completed his undergraduate studies at Edgewood University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2015. Over the course of his legislative career and campaign, Dallman reported no criminal convictions, pending legal charges, or conflicts of interest.
Beyond his official legislative duties, Dallman has maintained active involvement in various regional and community organizations. He previously served as the chairman of the Green Lake County Republican Party. His civic and community affiliations also include memberships in the Green Lake County Farm Bureau, the Berlin Conservation Club, the National Rifle Association, and St. John's Lutheran Church in Markesan.
In detailing his platform, Dallman described himself as an advocate for rural Wisconsin who works to counter excessive government spending and bureaucracy. He cited several core principles guiding his legislative agenda, including safeguarding Second Amendment rights, upholding election integrity, defending pro-life values, and supporting career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for the modern workforce.
Dallman also emphasized the need to support key local economic sectors, pointing specifically to agriculture and tourism as vital drivers for the district. The incumbent lawmaker highlighted his track record on tax cuts and public infrastructure investments, pledging to remain accessible to residents across the multi-county area while continuing to deliver legislative results.
When outlining his policy priorities, Dallman identified affordability as a primary concern for area households and businesses. To improve economic conditions, he proposes cutting taxes, pursuing deregulation, and fostering a competitive business climate that opens new markets for commercial growth. He also emphasized reforming the state’s school funding formula, arguing that Wisconsin is grappling with a property tax crisis and needs bold leadership to relieve the financial burden currently placed on property owners.
Challenging Dallman is Skivington, a 57-year-old independent real estate agent and resident of the Town of Green Lake. Skivington brings prior local government experience to his bid for the state Legislature, having served two terms as an elected supervisor on the Green Lake County Board. Skivington similarly reported having no conflicts of interest, pending charges, or criminal record.
Skivington has built a substantial career in the field of education alongside his work in real estate. He holds three academic degrees: a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh completed in 1997, a master's degree in education from UW-Oshkosh earned in 2002, and a doctorate in education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded in 2006.
His professional background includes working as a high school educator teaching grades 9 through 12, as well as serving as a college professor. Skivington is bilingual in English and Spanish, having lived and completed academic studies in multiple countries abroad throughout his career.
In his local community, Skivington has been an active member of the Federated Church of Green Lake for more than 25 years. During that time, he has served on the church's Diaconite Board, participated as an usher, and regularly volunteered as a cook for community brat fries.
Skivington has been married for 36 years to his wife, Carol, who is also his business partner in real estate. The couple has two adult children: Claire, 27, a UW Law graduate and attorney who co-founded and coaches the AAU travel team Dogs Basketball alongside her husband Derrick; and Spencer, 24, a UW-Oshkosh graduate who works as a public school teacher.
Explaining his decision to run for the Assembly, Skivington stated that active participation and electoral competition are fundamental to sustaining a healthy democracy. He noted that robust political races strengthen candidates and ensure that elected representatives remain responsive and directly accountable to the communities they represent.
Both candidates have established digital and community outreach efforts ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Dallman is directing constituents to his campaign website at alexdallman.com and via email at dallmanforassembly@gmail.com. Skivington is conducting outreach through his website at skivington4wi.com, email at mike@skivington4wi.com, by telephone, and across social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram under the handle @ilikemike4wi.
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