Secretary of State of WisconsinCertified ballot
JoCasta Zamarripa
Milwaukee 8th District Alderperson
Photo: Campaign website
Is JoCasta Zamarripa on the November 3 ballot?
JoCasta Zamarripa is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State of Wisconsin. 2 other candidates are on the ballot.
As printed · ballot order
- Jay SchroederRepublican
- JoCasta Zamarripa· this pageDemocratic
- Pete KarasWisconsin Green
ⓘ What do the party and ideology labels mean?
On the ballot, partisan candidates run under a party — in Wisconsin almost always Democratic or Republican, with the occasional third-party or independent candidate. Words like progressive, conservative, libertarian, or democratic socialist are labels people use to describe themselves, not separate parties on the ballot. A label is a starting point; each candidate's sourced positions show where they actually stand.
How we do this →Who is JoCasta Zamarripa?
Served a decade in the Wisconsin State Assembly (District 8, Milwaukee); currently in second term on the Milwaukee Common Council; led the "ICE Out of Milwaukee" effort; openly LGBTQ+
Where does JoCasta Zamarripa stand on the issues?
Zamarripa expresses support for helping working families with rising costs such as groceries, housing, and child care.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJoCasta Zamarripa
Zamarripa supports fully and fairly funding public schools and protecting and expanding the public lands trust used to fund school libraries.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJoCasta Zamarripa
She states that every Wisconsinite deserves stable housing and that the state should do more to make that possible.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJoCasta Zamarripa
As a member of the Milwaukee Common Council, Zamarripa is reported to have supported condemning the months-long ICE detention of a Sheboygan Falls woman.
Position sources (1)
- reportedMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
ⓘ What do these stance labels mean?
Each label describes how a candidate has spoken about an issue, drawn from a sourced statement — not our opinion. Support and oppose mean they've clearly taken that side. Mixed means their statements point both ways. Evolving means their stated position has changed over time. Unclear means we couldn't find a clear public statement. Every label links to the source it came from.
How we do this →ⓘ Sourced position vs. campaign claim — what's the difference?
A sourced position is something we tied to a specific public statement, with a link. A campaign claim is what a candidate's own site says about their priorities. We keep them separate so you can see the difference between a documented stance and a self-description.
How we do this →ⓘ What is a voting record showing me?
A roll-call vote is a recorded yes/no vote in the legislature; 'aye' means yes and 'no' means no. A 'deciding vote' is one that changed the outcome. These are the candidate's actual recorded votes, linked to the official record.
How we do this →Voting record
Recorded floor votes JoCasta Zamarripa cast in the Wisconsin Legislature, newest first, across the 2019 session, 2017 session, 2015 session, 2013 session, 2011 session. Every entry links to its official roll call and the full bill. We don’t rate or score votes.
2,043
Recorded votes
676
Voted yes
1,364
Voted no
100%
Participation
3 did not vote
Wisconsin Watch’s questionnaire
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, asked candidates for this office the same questions.
Answered 4 questions. Read JoCasta Zamarripa’s answers on Wisconsin Watch
Ask Voter Help: “What did JoCasta Zamarripa tell Wisconsin Watch?” →
Source: Wisconsin Watch 2026 Voter Guide, through Voter Guide Commons. That copy was last updated August 20, 2026; BadgerBrief checked it October 13, 2026. Whether a candidate answered is as the guide reports it.
ⓘ How do I read these campaign-finance numbers?
Individual contributions come from people; PAC (political action committee) money comes from organized groups. Cash-on-hand is what a campaign has left to spend. Money shows who is backing a campaign — it is not an endorsement by us, and more money does not mean a candidate is better.
How we do this →Top reported contributors
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin (Madison)$52,351
- WEAC PAC (Madison)$18,000
- GLORIA PAGE (Palo Alto)$5,000
- Ryan Fortwendel (New York)$5,000
- James Sargent (New York)$5,000
Show 5 more
- Saqib Mian (Franklin)$4,000
- Michael Ryan (New York)$4,000
- Carl Page (San Francisco)$3,000
- Dominic Ortiz (Milwaukee)$2,000
- Green Bay PAC (Green Bay)$2,000
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$52,351
- WEAC PAC (Madison)PAC/Committee$18,000
- Green Bay PAC (Green Bay)PAC/Committee$2,000
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC (Pewaukee)PAC/Committee$1,000
- Friends of Andrea Gage (De Pere)PAC/Committee$1,000
Show 5 more
- SEIU Wisconsin State Council PAC (Madison)PAC/Committee$1,000
- Vote JoCasta Zamarripa (Milwaukee)Unregistered$771
- Citizens for D'Amato (Milwaukee)Unregistered$500
- Latino Victory Fund (Washington)Unregistered$500
- Democratic Party of Walworth County (Elkhorn)PAC/Committee$500
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Where the money comes from
| Individuals | 41% | $54,054 | 221 donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party committees | 39% | $52,351 | 1 donors |
| Union PACs | 14% | $19,000 | 2 donors |
| PACs & committees | 4% | $5,200 | 6 donors |
| Other | 2% | $2,021 | 4 donors |
16% from donations under $200 (171 donors)
- under $200$8,819 · 171 donors
- $200–$999$11,185 · 37 donors
- $1,000 and up$34,050 · 13 donors
Individual donors only, grouped by each donor's total
51% from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin$27,623 · 159 donors
- Out of state$26,431 · 62 donors
- Unknown$0 · 0 donors
Individuals and businesses; committees excluded
Monthly fundraising
| 2026-01 | $2,330 |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | $1,445 |
| 2026-03 | $558 |
| 2026-04 | $3,276 |
| 2026-05 | $1,641 |
| 2026-06 | $3,779 |
| 2026-07 | $8,718 |
| 2026-08 | $68,608 |
Itemized contributions, filings through Sep 23, 2026 · Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine)
Political ads about JoCasta Zamarripa
Ads a BadgerBrief editor confirmed are about JoCasta Zamarripa, from the Meta Ad Library. Spend is the range Meta discloses.
7 ads from 2 sponsors
- $200–$794
JoCasta Zamarripa for WI Secretary of State
Support for JoCasta Zamarripa6 adsSee the 6 ads
From serving my neighbors on Milwaukee’s south side to fighting for housing, voting rights, and immigrant families, my life’s work has been about expanding opportunity and protecting our democracy. Now, I’m ready to take that fight statewide.
$100–$199Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
🎥 I’m running to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State—because working families deserve leaders who see them, fight for them, and know what’s at stake. This office comes with a platform, and I’m going to use it. Let’s build a better Wisconsin for all of us. 💪🏽 🔗 Watch & share: www.votejocasta.com
$0–$99Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
🎥 I’m running to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State—because working families deserve leaders who see them, fight for them, and know what’s at stake. This office comes with a platform, and I’m going to use it. Let’s build a better Wisconsin for all of us. 💪🏽 🔗 Watch & share: www.votejocasta.com
$0–$99Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
From serving my neighbors on Milwaukee’s south side to fighting for housing, voting rights, and immigrant families, my life’s work has been about expanding opportunity and protecting our democracy. Now, I’m ready to take that fight statewide.
$100–$199Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
🎥 I’m running to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State—because working families deserve leaders who see them, fight for them, and know what’s at stake. This office comes with a platform, and I’m going to use it. Let’s build a better Wisconsin for all of us. 💪🏽 🔗 Watch & share: www.votejocasta.com
$0–$99Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
From serving my neighbors on Milwaukee’s south side to fighting for housing, voting rights, and immigrant families, my life’s work has been about expanding opportunity and protecting our democracy. Now, I’m ready to take that fight statewide.
$0–$99Paid for by VOTE JOCASTA ZAMARRIPAView ad on Meta
- $0–$99
Daniel Bauman for Alderman
Support for JoCasta Zamarripa1 adSee the 1 ad
I’m honored to have the support of Alderwoman Vote JoCasta Zamarripa in my campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3! Here’s what she had to say: “Daniel Bauman is a thoughtful, community-driven leader who will bring fresh ideas and a strong commitment to equity and safety to the Common Council. I’m proud to support him for alderman.” Thank you, Ald. Zamarripa, for your support! I’m excited to continue working to build a safer, stronger, and more equitable Milwaukee for all.
$0–$99Paid for by Daniel Bauman for MilwaukeeView ad on Meta
In the news about JoCasta Zamarripa
Coverage a BadgerBrief editor reviewed and confirmed belongs here. We link out — we don’t summarize. How we handle coverage ↗
- Outside investigator reviewing Zamarripa, Chambers confrontation ↗2026-05-07Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- 'Absurd waste of taxpayer dollars': Milwaukee Council condemns woman's detention ↗2026-06-02Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Portion of South 35th Street to close, impacting northbound travel ↗2026-05-21Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Council Adopts Legislation Implementing Stiffer Penalties for Failure to Notice Road Closures ↗Urban Milwaukee · news outlet · The funding model for Urban Milwaukee includes both advertising and a small retail outlet that sells Milwaukee-themed souvenirs and gifts.Urban Milwaukee was founded by Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid, with Jeramey Jannene currently serving as president. Bruce Murphy joined as the editor in 2012. source ↗
- Work begins on north side of 35th St. as National Avenue reconstruction project progresses ↗CBS 58 News · news outlet · The outlet is funded through advertising revenues and potentially other media-related income streams associated with its parent company.CBS 58 is operated by Weigel Broadcasting Company, a privately held media company. source ↗
How this page was made
- Who made this
- Tarik Moody, in Milwaukee, independently. No ads, and no party, campaign or PAC money. Nobody has editorial input. About BadgerBrief
- How facts get in
- Ballot names come from the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s certified list, printed as you will see them. Votes are read from official roll calls; money from the Ethics Commission and the FEC. Positions and quotes appear only after a person checks each one against its source. Methodology
- Sources
- Last updated
- Not covered
- BadgerBrief does not rate, endorse or predict. Where a fact could not be sourced it is left out, not guessed. Local questions and city or village contests are on MyVote ↗.