Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Kicks Off 2025-2026 Session with Record Membership
Condemns Wisconsin, National Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Legislaive LGBTQ+ Caucus convened for the first time in the 107th Wisconsin Legislature with more than double the membership of previous legislative sessions. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) were unanimously elected Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. The members of the 2025-2026 Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus are:
- Chair Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit)
- Vice-Chair Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire)
- Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee)
- Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton)
- Sen. Kelda Helen Roys (D-Madison)
- Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-Racine)
- Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine)
- Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay)
- Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton)
- Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon)
- Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland)
- Rep. Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg)
The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement:
“Last year, communities from every corner of Wisconsin elected a record number of LGBTQ+ state lawmakers, more than double the number of previous sessions. From Ashland to Racine—and everywhere in between—we are proud and excited to get to work on behalf of LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites.
“As the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus, we will work to promote equality in our state, support our vibrant and growing LGBTQ+ community, fight back against harmful and divisive actions, and introduce visionary legislation that will move our state forward.
“Already this legislative session we have seen anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed by Wisconsin Republicans to ban Pride flags at government buildings, national legal threats to rights we have already won, and federal Executive Orders that attempt to erase the existence of parts of our community. No matter what, we will continue to work with our allies, like Governor Evers, to make sure that no anti-LGBTQ+ legislation becomes law in Wisconsin.
“Our message to LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites is simple: you belong here—and we will fight for you.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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