Republican Scott Allen wins 82nd Assembly District

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) – Incumbent Republican Scott Allen has been called the winner of the race for the 82nd Assembly District in Wisconsin.

The Associated Press made the call Tuesday evening.

The Republican Party was favored in this district going into the election, according to CNalysis. The district was considered very likely Republican with a projected margin of 13 points.

Allen, who was first elected to the Assembly in 2014, is on four committees. He is a realtor from Waukesha. Allen was drawn out of the 97th District that he currently represents.

Allen is considered one of the more far-right members of the Assembly. Allen has sided with election deniers on many occasions in the most recent session. He also made national news in 2019 by putting forth a list of 10 people to honor for Black History Month, most of whom were white.

Allen defeated Democratic challenger Kevin Reilly, the brother of Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, a former Republican who disavowed the party after the events of Jan. 6. Kevin Reilly is a mental health professional who has also worked as his brother’s camapign manager.

The 82nd Assembly District includes parts of Waukesha County, including most of the City of Waukesha, in southeastern Wisconsin.

For more analysis on the 2024 Election, you can visit our Election Coverage website here. A preview of all state races is available on our 2024 Wisconsin Legislature Voter Guide.