Five Democrats, one open seat in Assembly District 76.

Martinez Rutherford enters the District 76 Assembly race.

The sitting alder announced a run focused on housing, healthcare, and progressive change for the open District 76 seat.

Council alder grounds her platform in lived experience.

Coverage highlighted her history with housing insecurity and food service work as the foundation of her policy agenda.

Tipped wage fights draw new attention from state candidates.

Her experience earning a 2.33 dollar tipped base wage reflects a national debate over the subminimum wage for service workers.

Former alder Bennett joins the District 76 primary.

The housing advocate and former council member announced her bid for the open Assembly seat.

Bennett leans on her housing record from city hall.

She pointed to her work on housing during her time on the Common Council as the core of her campaign.

Local housing platforms echo a national affordability push.

Her housing focus mirrors a broader national conversation about affordability and renter protections.

Legislative staffer Ben Ami runs for District 76.

The public policy professional entered the primary, pointing to his experience inside the statehouse.

Ben Ami frames his bid around policy know how.

He argued that his work as a legislative staffer prepares him to write and pass effective bills.