MY PLATFORM
“My position on our community's needs is clear. I’m prepared to act on solutions that meet our needs and improve our lives.”
- Darrin Madison

Education
Every child deserves access to a high-quality public education, regardless of their ZIP code. Strong public schools create opportunity, strengthen communities, and help prepare the next generation for success.
Priorities:
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Fully fund Wisconsin's public schools.
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Increase special education reimbursement and support services.
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Provide free, healthy school meals for all students.
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Invest in educators, classrooms, and student success.
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Protect public education from privatization and disinvestment.
Safety & Justice
Safe communities are built through prevention, accountability, and investment in people. Public safety means ensuring every resident can live, work, and thrive with dignity while addressing the root causes of violence and instability.
Priorities:
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Expand community-based violence prevention programs.
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Improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
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Advance commonsense gun safety measures.
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Protect civil liberties, privacy rights, and due process.
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Increase transparency and accountability within the justice system.
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Support humane reforms that strengthen families and communities.
Working-Class Democracy
Our economy and democracy should work for working people, not just the wealthy and well-connected. Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living wage, access affordable healthcare, and have a meaningful voice in government.
Priorities:
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Expand access to affordable healthcare.
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Support paid family and medical leave.
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Raise wages and strengthen workers' rights.
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Promote employee ownership, cooperatives, and worker-led businesses.
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Expand voter participation and democratic engagement.
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Advance policies that create economic security for working families.
Housing
Housing is a basic human need. Every person deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home, and every community deserves policies that promote housing security and long-term affordability.
Priorities:
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Expand affordable housing opportunities.
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Strengthen tenant protections and housing stability.
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Address rising housing and rental costs.
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Support pathways to homeownership.
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Invest in community-driven housing solutions.
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Ensure housing development serves residents and neighborhoods.
Environment & Climate Resilience
Protecting our environment means protecting our health, economy, and future. Wisconsin must take bold action to address climate change while preserving clean air, clean water, and natural resources for future generations.
Priorities:
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Transition to clean, renewable energy.
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Protect clean air, clean water, and healthy ecosystems.
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Hold major polluters accountable.
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Invest in climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.
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Expand conservation and environmental restoration efforts.
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Create good-paying green jobs throughout Wisconsin
