LaToya Bates
Democratic · WI
A Mayville mother and community activist who co-chairs her county Democratic Party and the state party's disability caucus. She wants stronger public schools, clean water, and affordable health care and child care.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Received the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO labor federation's endorsement for the 2026 fall election in Assembly District 37, listed on its endorsed-candidates page.
September 21, 2026
Source: wisaflcio.org
Ran the Whitefish Bay farmers markets through her event company, Lauryn Wynter Entertainment, which has managed them since 2023. On August 22, 2025, the company moved the weekly Night Market to Schoolhouse Park for more seating and free parking.
August 22, 2025
Source: urbanmilwaukee.com
Founded and led Wounded Wings, a Mayville-based charity that offers support services to women and girls, according to a March 2025 women business owners' network profile.
March 13, 2025
Source: shestandstallmke.com
Lost the November 5, 2024 general election for Wisconsin Assembly District 37 to incumbent Mark Born. She received 9,608 of 30,589 votes, about 31.4 percent, in the official state canvass.
November 5, 2024
Source: elections.wi.gov
Was chosen as a district-level delegate from Wisconsin to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, as announced by the state Democratic Party on June 9, 2024.
June 9, 2024
Source: wisdems.org
Past race LaToya Bates ran in:
- Representative to the Assembly District 37 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 37; Wisconsin