Editor's note: The following story has been corrected from an earlier version.
MONROE - The race for Wisconsin's State Assembly is underway, with one challenger so far opposing District 51's incumbent representative.
Jeff Wright, assistant superintendent for Sauk Prairie Public Schools, is running as a Democratic candidate for the 51st State Assembly, challenging current representative Todd Novak, who was elected in 2014.
Wright, who has never held elected office, said he felt that Wisconsin has a responsibility to help the rural communities in the district, particularly in issues such as public education and infrastructure.
"There are areas in the southern part of the state where it's difficult to get a stable Internet connection, for people who want to start their own businesses or for students who need to study," Wright said.
Wright said his experience as an educator - he was a high school principal in Chicago - would benefit and support investment in local school districts.
"I also think our state has a tradition of conservation that we've stepped back from," Wright said.
The general election for the Assembly will take place on Nov. 8. Novak won the previous election by a margin of less than 100 votes.
"I'm relieved that Novak has enjoyed the job," Wright said. "But I worry about an election system when money from people who do not live here, who don't have to deal with the consequences of their actions, are able to influence politics."
Outside groups spent more than $100,000 on behalf of Novak's campaign in 2014, Wright said. Conversely, the Democratic candidate, Dick Cates, used no outside money.
Currently, no other candidates for the 51st Assembly have been declared. The candidate filing deadline is June 1.
MONROE - The race for Wisconsin's State Assembly is underway, with one challenger so far opposing District 51's incumbent representative.
Jeff Wright, assistant superintendent for Sauk Prairie Public Schools, is running as a Democratic candidate for the 51st State Assembly, challenging current representative Todd Novak, who was elected in 2014.
Wright, who has never held elected office, said he felt that Wisconsin has a responsibility to help the rural communities in the district, particularly in issues such as public education and infrastructure.
"There are areas in the southern part of the state where it's difficult to get a stable Internet connection, for people who want to start their own businesses or for students who need to study," Wright said.
Wright said his experience as an educator - he was a high school principal in Chicago - would benefit and support investment in local school districts.
"I also think our state has a tradition of conservation that we've stepped back from," Wright said.
The general election for the Assembly will take place on Nov. 8. Novak won the previous election by a margin of less than 100 votes.
"I'm relieved that Novak has enjoyed the job," Wright said. "But I worry about an election system when money from people who do not live here, who don't have to deal with the consequences of their actions, are able to influence politics."
Outside groups spent more than $100,000 on behalf of Novak's campaign in 2014, Wright said. Conversely, the Democratic candidate, Dick Cates, used no outside money.
Currently, no other candidates for the 51st Assembly have been declared. The candidate filing deadline is June 1.