Tyler August
2025 - Present
2027
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Tyler August (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
August (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
August has served as state House majority leader since January 3, 2023.[1]
Biography
August graduated from Big Foot High School and attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He served as Chief of Staff for Thomas Lothian, the former representative for District 32 who did not seek re-election in 2010.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
August was assigned to the following committees:
- Employment Relations Committee
- Rules Committee, Chairman
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Employment Relations Committee
- Legislative Organization Committee
- Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems, Co Chair
- Tax Exemptions Committee, Co Chair
2021-2022
August was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Tax Exemptions Committee, Co-Chair
- Assembly Organization Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Vice Chair
- Rules Committee
2019-2020
August was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Tax Exemptions Committee, Co-Chair
- Assembly Organization Committee
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Assembly Organization |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Tax Exemptions, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, August served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules |
| • Insurance |
| • Assembly Organization |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Tax Exemptions, Co-Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, August served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Administrative Rules |
| • Government Operations and State Licensing, Chair |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Administrative Rules |
| • Tax Exemptions, Co-chair |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, August served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Consumer Protection, Vice Chair |
| • Homeland Security and State Affairs |
| • Insurance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31
Incumbent Tyler August defeated John Henderson in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August (R) | 63.5 | 20,742 | |
| John Henderson (D) | 36.5 | 11,945 | ||
| Total votes: 32,687 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31
John Henderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Henderson | 99.9 | 4,132 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 4,137 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31
Incumbent Tyler August advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August | 98.8 | 5,874 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 73 | ||
| Total votes: 5,947 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ellen Schutt (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August defeated Adam Jaramillo in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August (R) | 62.9 | 15,757 | |
 | Adam Jaramillo (D) | 37.0 | 9,269 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 25,053 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Adam Jaramillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Jaramillo | 99.8 | 2,951 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 2,958 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August defeated Bart Williams in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August | 74.6 | 6,201 | |
| Bart Williams | 25.2 | 2,097 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 8,315 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August defeated Katherine Gaulke and Jacquelyn Romando in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August (R) | 61.7 | 20,164 | |
| Katherine Gaulke (D) | 38.2 | 12,460 | ||
| Jacquelyn Romando (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 32,657 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Katherine Gaulke advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katherine Gaulke | 99.9 | 2,802 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 2,804 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August | 99.7 | 3,269 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 3,278 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August defeated Katherine Gaulke in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August (R) | 59.2 | 14,813 | |
| Katherine Gaulke (D) | 40.7 | 10,182 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 25,015 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Katherine Gaulke advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katherine Gaulke | 100.0 | 3,179 | |
| Total votes: 3,179 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32
Incumbent Tyler August advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler August | 100.0 | 4,709 | |
| Total votes: 4,709 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Tyler August defeated Christine Welcher in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tyler August Incumbent |
62.56% | 16,862 | |
| Democratic | Christine Welcher | 37.44% | 10,090 | |
| Total Votes | 26,952 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Christine Welcher ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Christine Welcher (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tyler August ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tyler August Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Alan Kupsik was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Tyler August was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kupsik and August faced off in the general election. Doug Harrod (D) was removed from the ballot before the primary elections.[6][7] Incumbent August defeated the challenger, and was re-elected for another term.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tyler August Incumbent |
65.9% | 13,714 | |
| Democratic | Alan Kupsik | 34.1% | 7,094 | |
| Total Votes | 20,808 | |||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
August won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 32. August ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Kim Peterson (D) and David Stolow (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tyler August Incumbent |
57.1% | 15,586 | |
| Democratic | Kim Peterson | 39.7% | 10,828 | |
| Libertarian | David Stolow | 3.1% | 847 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 33 | |
| Total Votes | 27,294 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
August was elected to District 32. He is opposed by Democrat Doug Harrod and Independent Daniel Kilkenny in the November 2 general election.August defeated his opponents in the primary election: Adam Gibbs, John Finley, Dan Necci, Mel Nieuwenhuis, and Thomas Stelling. After a recount concluded September 25, 2010, August was declared the winner by three votes.[10].[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 32 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tyler August (R)
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10,868 | |||
| Doug Harrod (D) | 5,156 | |||
| Daniel Kilkenny (I) | 1,983 | |||
| Rick Pappas (I) | 648 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 32 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tyler August (R)
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1,760 | 23.97% | ||
| Adam Gibbs (R) | 1,757 | 23.93 % | ||
| Mel Nieuwenhuis (R) | 1,641 | 22.35% | ||
| Dan Necci (R) | 1,312 | 17.87% | ||
| Thomas E. Stelling (R) | 514 | 7% | ||
| John K. Finley (R) | 354 | 4.82% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Tyler August did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Tyler August did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
August's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Taxes
- Excerpt: "As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, I know we are taxed too much. It is a goal of mine to reduce the tax burden on our families and businesses in an effort to remove Wisconsin from the list of top ten highest-taxed states. I have authored legislation to make it harder for the Legislature to raise taxes, and support efforts to freeze property taxes."
Role of Government
- Excerpt: "At the core of my beliefs is the idea of small, limited government. I have concerns with the recent growth we've seen in government and will continue to support actions to limit its size and scope."
Human Life
- Excerpt: "Nothing is more valuable than a human life. As a pro-life candidate, I do not support abortion and will work to promote traditional family values."
Spending
- Excerpt: "Our state and federal governments spend too much. I believe government must learn to budget like any family or small business would have to. I have supported multiple measures to reduce government spending and balance our budget."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "As a proud member of the NRA, I support measures to protect our 2nd Amendment rights. I support the concept of concealed carry and did vote in favor of the bill during my first term."
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Personal
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August is a member of the National Rifle Association. He is not married.
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2023
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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The new Wisconsin legislative session is around the corner. Here are the leaders in charge of the party agendas," December 12, 2022
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Partisan Primary," accessed June 4, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Janesville Gazette, "August wins 32nd after recount," September 26, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Tyler August, "Where I Stand," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ellen Schutt (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 31 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 32 2011-2025 |
Succeeded by Amanda Nedweski (R) |
