Maria Elena Bisabarros

Democratic nominee for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 33.

Moving Forward Together.

Maria Elena Bisabarros at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Who I am

  • Born in Spain. Grew up under the Franco dictatorship and saw the transition to democracy.
  • Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Salamanca.
  • Arrived in New York in 1986. Earned an MA at NYU and a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature at Stony Brook University.
  • Became a U.S. citizen in 1997.
  • Speaks three languages: Spanish first, French second, and English third.
  • Taught for 35 years at Elkhorn High School, St. Francis High School, UW-Whitewater and other universities, and in homeschool groups.
  • Co-owns with her husband a meat processing company in East Troy.
  • Involved in FFA and 4-H.
  • Married 27 years, with two children homeschooled through 8th grade.

What I'll fight for

Stop the data center giveaway

  • End the $1.5 billion sales-tax giveaway on construction materials.
  • A statewide moratorium on data centers to develop environmental permits and parameters.

Fund public schools, not vouchers

  • Fully fund public schools through our state taxes.
  • End voucher programs that transfer public payer dollars to private schools.
  • Perform energy audits to reduce utility costs.
  • Greater emphasis on Arts, Music, Language, and Trades.

Stand up for family farmers

  • Revive sustainable agricultural research.
  • Enhance solar energy funding.
  • Provide grants to support local farming entrepreneurship.

Lower healthcare costs

  • Expand healthcare choices.
  • Open state employee insurance to lower premiums.

Cut costs for small business

  • Lower group healthcare and energy costs.
  • Reduce bureaucratic rules and regulations.
  • Provide funding for alternative energy and efficiency upgrades.
Maria Elena Bisabarros and Rick Bailey at the Democratic Party of Walworth County tent
Maria Elena Bisabarros and Rick Bailey at the Democratic Party of Walworth County tent.

Endorsements

  • Rick Bailey Retired teacher. Ran against Maria in the 2026 Democratic primary for the 33rd, and is backing her now.
  • Tyler Schneider Walworth County Board Supervisor, District 4, City of Whitewater.

    “I am proud to endorse Maria Elena Bisabarros for State Assembly in District 33. From the moment I met Maria, I was impressed by her passion for fighting for her community and the issues we share, including opposition to data centers and the proposed 765-kV power line, as well as securing the state funding our schools need for special education. I am proud to stand with Maria and support her campaign.”

Get involved

Volunteer, host a meet and greet, request a yard sign, or endorse the campaign. Tell us how you'd like to help and we'll be in touch.

Prefer email? Write us at campaign@bisabarrosforassembly33.com.

What would you like to help with?

Maria Elena Bisabarros next to the Forward statue at the Wisconsin State Capitol
At the Forward statue, Wisconsin State Capitol. The 1893 monument that gives this campaign its name.

As demand for power increases, we must build green energy, strong infrastructure for homes, schools, farms, and businesses, to lower the cost of living.

Maria Elena Bisabarros

Vote
November 3

Maria is the Democratic nominee for Assembly District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Oct 14Deadline to register online or by mail.
  • Oct 20 – Nov 1Early in-person voting begins as early as October 20. Days and hours are set by each municipality. Check with your clerk.
  • Oct 29Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail (5 p.m.).
  • Oct 30Last day to register in person at your municipal clerk's office.
  • Nov 3Election Day. You can still register and vote at your polling place. Bring a photo ID and proof of address.

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