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Robyn Vining

Democratic

Photographer

Robyn Vining is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 5 in the 2026 election.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Robyn Vining's career experience includes working as a photographer and small-business owner.[1]

Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hi! I am Robyn Vining, and I am a Wauwatosa mom and small business owner who first ran for office in 2018. I have served in the state legislature for almost 6 years now. I believe in smart, tenacious, compassionate leadership, and working hard to represent the voices of my district.

Some of the topics I have focused on in my work as a legislator include:

Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare legislation

Fair Maps

Supporting our public schools

Supporting teachers

Quality affordable childcare

Expanding mammogram affordability and access

Restoring reproductive freedom

Ending gun violence

Combating domestic violence

Protecting kids from human trafficking

Maternal and infant health

Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

Expanding the conversation on menopause (new!)

“Go Big For Small Business” portal

Epinephrine affordability

Forward on Climate legislation

Universal Changing Stations bill--making the world more accessible

And more!

Some committee and other work includes:

• The Milwaukee Delegation (Chair)

• The Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention (Ranking Member)

• The Assembly Committee on Family Law (Ranking Member)

• The Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care

• The Assembly Committee on Children and Families

• The Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development

• The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Health (Vice-Chair)

• 2022 State-Tribal Relations Study Committee

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Wisconsinites deserve affordable, accessible healthcare.Every child in Wisconsin has the constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and legislators must do their job to ensure this right.In the face of division, we must unite on our shared values. There is far more than unites us than divides us, and it is my hope we can find common ground that serves the common good.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Some of the topics I have focused on in my work as a legislator include:

Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare legislation

Fair Maps

Supporting our public schools

Supporting teachers

Quality affordable childcare

Expanding mammogram affordability and access

Restoring reproductive freedom

Ending gun violence

Combating domestic violence

Protecting kids from human trafficking

Maternal and infant health

Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

Expanding the conversation on menopause

“Go Big For Small Business” portal

Epinephrine affordability

Forward on Climate legislation

Universal Changing Stations bill--making the world more accessible

And more!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Care for the people we have sworn to serve is critical. Public service cannot be about climbing a political ladder--it has got to be about honoring the commitment to serve your constituents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Service to the people we have sworn to serve.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That the people I served felt seen and cared for.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Endorsements are updated on our web site and social media throughout the campaign season.

Robyn Vining did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Robyn Vining did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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

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