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Patrick Snyder

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Patrick Snyder is a Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 85 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

Patrick Snyder (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 85. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Snyder (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 85. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.

Bachelor's:
University of Iowa

Campaign themes

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Snyder's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]

Growing our economy:

Economic growth occurs when the business and manufacturing environment is not over-regulated or over-taxed.

Encouraging entrepreneurship with the necessary tools and resources to build and grow relationships and economic infrastructure in the Wausau area.

The goals of the Wausau area rest on promoting and supporting the current small businesses in our area and the advancement of new opportunity.

Developing our workforce:

Bridge the gap between employers and employee candidates.

Provide resources for job seekers to get the appropriate training needed in order to succeed in our numerous manufacturing, agricultural and technical fields.

Advancement of education:

Hold educational institutions accountable for academic outcome.

Localize decision making to superintendents and school boards.

Give parents the ability to choose the best educational path for their children.

Protecting the taxpayer:

Advocate for accountability and transparency in government.

Hold state government accountable for all tax revenue to assure every dollar is used efficiently.

Continue the elimination of outdated regulations and fees.

Understanding how to successfully advance legislation without partisan divisiveness.[7]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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