Currently holds the office of Wisconsin State Assembly - District 99 until January 4, 2027.
Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly - District 99 in 2026 Wisconsin Primary Election.
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Get StartedBarbara also continued to stand against proposed assisted suicide legislation. While she holds life dearly, she knows that Wisconsin stands on a cliff of having abortion legalized up through birth for any reason, which is not where most voters are. That is why she was a co-sponsor of 2023 AB 975, which would limit abortion to that first trimester. Learn more
Barbara continues to work with school resource officers, local and county law enforcement, and county social services to address the concerns threatening the safety of our communities. Most recently, she authored 2025 Wisconsin Act 218, which gives our Wisconsin Department of Justice subpoena power where sextortion internet crimes against children are suspected. Learn more
The Representative continues to seek innovative ways to address the serious ongoing workforce shortage she is hearing about in every sector of the economy. Pathways to employment and removal of licensing obstacles continue to be a battle she is fighting. Learn more
The COVID-19 virus exposed flaws in education like never before. Barbara has long been an advocate of educational choice and has been given the inaugural 2021 Common Sense Award for being Wisconsin’s first legislator to sign the Education Freedom Pledge. Learn more
Representative Dittrich has been a strong supporter of mental health legislation in the State Assembly. Learn more
Going forward, Representative Dittrich believes that exploring the possibility of eliminating Wisconsin’s state income tax is worth serious consideration. This has proven to be an incredible boon to states that have done so like Florida and Tennessee, and this could additionally help with workforce recruitment and retention. Learn more
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