Kroll Challenges Snyder in Wisconsin’s 85th Assembly District
In Wisconsin's 85th Assembly District, Democratic candidate John Kroll is challenging long-time Republican incumbent Pat Snyder. The race is highlighted as a potentially close contest that could influence the balance of power in the state Assembly, with Kroll focusing on…
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 13, 2026 —
Democrat John Kroll is challenging Republican incumbent Pat Snyder in Wisconsin’s 85th Assembly District, a contest described as potentially close and one that could affect the balance of power in the state Assembly.
Kroll is focusing on reducing costs for families and school funding, according to the available race summary. It does not provide further detail about his proposals on either issue, or describe Snyder’s positions.
The summary characterizes Snyder as a long-time incumbent but does not specify how long he has held the seat. It also does not provide polling, fundraising figures, endorsements, election dates or results. No candidate statements or direct quotes were provided.
The race’s potential significance is tied to the wider composition of the Assembly: the outcome could influence which party holds power in the state legislative chamber. The available information does not specify the current party balance or how many seats are in contention.
With those details unavailable, the contest’s closeness and its possible effect on control of the Assembly cannot be assessed further here. The known outline is a matchup between a Democratic challenger emphasizing family costs and school funding and a long-serving Republican incumbent.
Story summarized from the original created by Brayden Dobbe on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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