Republican incumbents sweep legislative races

by KAYE THORNBRUGH
Staff Writer | November 4, 2026 1:00 AM

Incumbent Republican state legislators swept eight contested races Tuesday night.

Sen. Doug Okuniewicz beat Democratic challenger Brian Seguin, capturing 77% of the vote and 19,374 votes total.

Sen. Vito Barbieri defeated Democrat Melissa Mateer by a similar margin, receiving 19,129 votes and 76% of the vote overall.

Sen. Ben Toews won with about 60% of the vote Tuesday night and 11,413 in total, beating Democrat Carissa Brewer.

Rep. Joe Alfieri received 11,272 votes, about 60% overall, overtaking Democrat Maxwell McSwain. Rep. Elaine Price beat Democrat Aaron Hayes with about 59% of the vote and Votes11,230 votes overall.

Sen. Carl Bjerke defeated Adam Chapman with 75% of the vote and 15,920 votes overall.

Rep. Ron Mendive won with 15,756 votes, about 75% overall, beating Democrat Mirna Pleines. Rep. Tony Wisniewski received 75% of the vote and 15,739 votes overall to defeat Democrat Lee Wallace.