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Brent Jacobson

Brent Jacobson

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State Assembly · House District 87

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Biography

Brent William Jacobson is a Republican politician and attorney representing Wisconsin's 87th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 2025–2026 term. From Mosinee, Wisconsin, he previously served as mayor of Mosinee from 2015 to 2025 and as a member of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors. In 2024, he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent John Spiros in the Republican primary for the 86th Assembly District, criticizing party spending and the Foxconn project. He is seeking re-election in 2026 for the 87th District, which spans portions of Marathon, Portage, Waupaca, and Shawano Counties. Notable achievements include co-authoring Bradyn’s Law, making online sextortion a Class B felony in memory of a local student; supporting $1.5 billion in income tax cuts; and leading efforts for a constitutional amendment to enhance legislative oversight of state regulations.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: B.A. from St. Cloud State University ; J.D. from West Virginia University . Admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin.
  • Political Experience:
    • Mayor of Mosinee .
    • Marathon County Board of Supervisors .
    • Wisconsin State Assembly, 87th District .

Committees

6 assignments
Committee on Jobs and Economy member
Criminal Justice and Public Safety member
Judiciary vice chair
Local Government member
Speaker's Task Force on Rulemaking chair
Transportation member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 87
Born
April 26, 1984 (42 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Room 420 North, P.O. Box 8952 , 2 E. Main St., Madison, WI 53708