Assembly District 82 - Waukesha

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Assembly District 82

Republican Scott Allen retires. Side note: Allen was last rep to challenge Vos for leadership position in 2024.

This is a +8 Republican district, but in 2024 Allen killed it with a 14.5% or 4,715 votes. (32,586 votes cast in the 2024 election)

I expected a Republican primary for this seat, but only one Republican, Bryson Reyes emerged.

Reyes Campaign: Facebook, Website, email: brysonforwisconsin@gmail.com

From his website: Meet Bryson Reyes​

Bryson and his wife, Courtney, live in Waukesha and have two dogs, Wilson and Thomas. They are proud aunt and uncles to 5 nieces and nephews.

Originally from Sterling, Illinois, Bryson felt a call to serve his country after he graduated college. He joined the United States Army through Officer Candidate School (OCS) where he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. He served with the 197th Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia and the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. Following his service in the United States Army, Bryson began working in the manufacturing industry, focusing on domestic manufacturing and supply chain.

Bryson attended Northern Illinois University for his undergraduate degree where he studied economics. He is also a graduate of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with his Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Bryson is a member of the Republican Party of Waukesha County, the Wisconsin Young Republicans, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waukesha, a volunteer with Americans for Prosperity, Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, and the Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW). He is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and going to different breweries around Wisconsin.

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Rico Camacho (D) Campaign: Facebook, Website, email: info@camachoforwi.com

Camacho was elected as alderman in District 15 in April 2025. He said he will not stay on the Common Council if elected for the Assembly.

The other possible Democrat, Kevin Reilly https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553999903936 has suspended his campaign in May, prior to turning in signatures for ballot access.

District is entirely contained within central Waukesha County, including most of the city of Waukesha and part of the village of Waukesha.

Jeremy from TabEASE is located in Waukesha.

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Event notice:

Donate to Waukesha County Democratic Party (WI)

Sponsorship – Shout out during the speaking program, name on the welcome signs, and thanked in promotional material.

Speaking Sponsorship – All of the above benefits plus a 5 minute speaking slot in front of 200 fired up Waukesha Dems at our last public event prior to the August primary election.

WHEN: June 28th at 2pm

WHERE: Frame Park in Waukesha - 1200 Frame Park Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186

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WHEN: Thursday June 18th at 7pm

WHERE: Southminster Presbyterian Church at 200 Richard Street in Waukesha.

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Waukesha County Republican Party Facebook Page: Pints & Patriots this Thursday, June 4 at 6PM at Matty’s Bar & Grill, 14460 W. College Avenue, in New Berlin.

Click here to RSVP: https://www.waukeshagop.org/new_berlin_pints_patriots

Special guests include Senator Julian Bradley and Chuck Wichgers

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Watch the Facebook page of the Young Republicans for Waukesha County: https://www.facebook.com/WaukeshaYR, they do hold some Cold Ones with the Candidate events.

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Back in February Rico Camacho had a positive legalize marijuana post on his campaign facebook page.