Alex Dallman

Alex A. Dallman (born 1991/1992) is an American politician. A Republican, he is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 41st assembly district, which comprises most of Green Lake and Marquette counties, as well as the southern half of Adams County. The district also includes the city of Ripon, in western Fond du Lac County, claimed as the birthplace of the Republican Party. Dallman was elected in November 2020.

Alex Dallman
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 41st district
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byJoan Ballweg
Personal details
Born1991/1992 (age 28–29)
Markesan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Not married
ResidenceGreen Lake, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationEdgewood College (B.S.)
Professionpolitician
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life and education

Born in Markesan, Wisconsin, in Green Lake County, Dallman is a graduate of Markesan High School.[1] He attended Edgewood College, in Madison, Wisconsin, and received his bachelor's degree in political science.[1]

Political career

Dallman began his career working constituent services in the office of Wisconsin congressman Glenn Grothman and still works as an outreach representative for the congressman. He has been chairman of the Green Lake County Republican Party since 2018.[1]

In February 2020, incumbent 41st district assemblymember Joan Ballweg announced she would forego reelection to the Assembly and would instead seek election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2020.[2] Just days later, Dallman announced he would run for the Republican nomination to replace Ballweg in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[3] Dallman, who faced three opponents in the Republican primary,[4] received the endorsement of former Republican Governor Scott Walker in the days just before the primary.[5] He prevailed with nearly 50% of the primary vote.[6] He went on to defeat Democrat Nate Zimdars and independent Jean Bartz in the general election with 60% of the vote.[7][8][9]

Personal life and family

Dallman resides in the city of Green Lake, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Green Lake County Farm Bureau and the Manchester Rod & Gun Club.[1]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2020)
Wisconsin Assembly, 41st District Election, 2020[6][7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Primary, August 11, 2020
Republican Alex A. Dallman 3,411 49.31%
Republican Gary A. Will 1,400 20.24%
Republican Luke Dretske 1,125 16.26%
Republican Chuck Harsh 973 14.07%
Scattering 8 0.12%
Plurality 2,011 29.07%
Total votes 6,917 100.0%
General Election, November 3, 2020
Republican Alex A. Dallman 18,604 60.55% -2.37%
Democratic Nate Zimdars 10,428 33.94% -3.11%
Independent Jean Bartz 1,680 5.47%
Scattering 12 0.04%
Plurality 8,176 26.61% +0.74%
Total votes 30,724 100.0% +26.70%
Republican hold

References
  1. "More About Alex". Alex Dallman for Assembly. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  2. "Ballweg campaign: Announces candidacy for 14th Senate District". Joan Ballweg for Senate (Press release). Markesan, Wisconsin. February 24, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Wispolitics.com.
  3. "Green Lake County Republican Party Chairman Announces Candidacy for 41st Assembly District" (PDF). Alex Dallman for Assembly (Press release). Green Lake, Wisconsin. February 28, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via The Wheeler Report.
  4. "Candidate Q&A: 41st Assembly District Republican Primary". Wisconsin State Journal. July 24, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  5. "Former Gov. Scott Walker: Endorses Dallman for state assembly". Alex Dallman for Assembly (Press release). Green Lake, Wisconsin. August 4, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Wispolitics.com.
  6. Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 30. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  7. Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 7. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  8. Roznik, Sharon (September 16, 2020). "Newcomers Bartz, Dallman, Zimdars vie for 41st Assembly District seat". Fond du Lac Reporter. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  9. "Candidate Q&A: 41st Assembly District". Wisconsin State Journal. September 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.


Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by
Joan Ballweg		 Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district
January 4, 2021 – present		 Incumbent
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