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Adam Neylon

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Adam Neylon
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2025
Preceded byDave Maxey
Constituency15th district
In office
April 16, 2013 – January 6, 2025
Preceded byPaul Farrow
Succeeded byJim Piwowarczyk
Constituency98th district
Personal details
BornAdam Thomas Baumann-Neylon
(1984-12-30) December 30, 1984 (age 41)
Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseHannah
Children3
EducationCarroll University (BA)
Occupationbusiness owner, politician
Website

Adam Thomas Neylon (born December 30, 1984) is an American small business owner and Republican politician from Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 15th Assembly district since 2025; he previously represented the 98th Assembly district from 2013 to 2025. Earlier in his career, he served as a legislative staffer for U.S. representative Jim Sensenbrenner. Neylon's birth name was Adam Thomas Baumann-Neylon, but switched to utilizing the abbreviated name as an adult.

Early life and education

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Neylon was born in Elgin, Illinois, and raised in West Dundee, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Harry D. Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Illinois. After high school, he attended Carroll University, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and graduated with a degree in political science in 2008.[1] At Carroll, he played second base on the baseball team.[2]

Early political career

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While in college, Neylon became involved in politics with the Republican Party of Wisconsin as a youth organizer for Waukesha County.[3] In January 2008, he was also hired as a district office staff assistant for U.S. representative Jim Sensenbrenner. Neylon decided to remain in the Waukesha area after earning his bachelor's degree in 2008, and remained on Sensenbrenner's staff until the summer of 2010.[4]

In 2010, Neylon opened his own commercial window cleaning company. That fall, he was also hired by the Republican Party of Wisconsin to work as field director for Waukesha County in the 2010 election campaign. After the 2010 election, Neylon was hired as a legislative aide to state representative Bill Kramer, and worked as a policy assistant on the Republican Assembly majority leadership staff.[5]

Public office

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Neylon made his first bid for elected office in a 2013 special election for Wisconsin State Assembly, after the 98th Assembly district was vacated by Paul Farrow's election to the state Senate. Neylon declared his candidacy for the expected special election before Farrow had even formally vacated the office.[5] He faced a competitive primary in the heavily Republican district, his four opponents included Edward Baumann, the retiring Pewaukee police chief, and Jeanne Tarantino, the former chief of staff to the lieutenant governor. In the February 2013 special primary, Neylon prevailed by the narrow margin of 29 votes over his nearest opponent, Baumann.[6][7][8] Neylon was unopposed at the April special election, and was sworn in as a state representative on April 16, 2013.

After his victory in the special primary, the conservative website Right Wisconsin said Neylon was poised to become a rising star in Madison.[9] After taking office in the 101st Wisconsin Legislature, Neylon immediately took an active role in the debates among the Republican majority. During the 2013–2015 state budget debate, he championed issues like tax cuts, reduced long-term borrowing, and fought against DNA collection upon arrest. According to journalist Steven Walters, he was one of the GOP "Young Guns" that helped dictate final budget deals during that session.[10] Neylon was selected to receive the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development fellowship with the Council of State Governments in 2014.[11] In his first term, Neylon was part of the class of 2014, making him the only freshman Republican selected from Wisconsin that year.

Neylon was re-elected without opposition in 2014, 2016, and 2018. At the start of his second term, he was appointed chairman of the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy, and chaired that committee for the next three terms. As chair of that committee, he was an ex officio member of the state's Small Business Regulatory Review Board, which has broad authority to review and challenge state regulations.[12][13]

During the 2015–2016 legislative term, four bills authored by Neylon were passed and signed into law—the GPS Privacy Act, The Parent-Based School Accountability Act, the Wisconsin Robotics League Participation Grant Program, and the Department of Children and Families Modernization Act. The GPS Privacy Act made it a crime for someone to place a global positioning system (GPS) device on someone's vehicle without their consent.[14] The Parent-Based School Accountability Act requires Wisconsin schools to post a link on their website to the School Report Card generated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.[15] The Wisconsin Robotics League Participation Grant Program is a participation grant program, where schools are able to apply for up to $5,000 in grants to help pay the cost of having a school affiliated robotics team.[16]

During the 2017–2018 term, two bills authored by Neylon were passed and signed into law—2017 Wisconsin Act 39 and the REINS Act. Act 39 provides that state agency scope statements, which are the first step in the administrative rule-making process, will expire after 30 months, if they are not acted upon.[17] The REINS Act allows Wisconsin citizens more input into the rule-making process, and places the authority to approve rules with implementation costs of $10 million or more in the hands of elected legislators. This law was the first of its kind to be passed by a state legislature.[citation needed]

In that same term, Neylon, as chair of the Committee on Jobs and the Economy, helped guide the Foxconn Incentive Bill through the Assembly committee process, enabling the establishment of the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park. He also authored the substitute amendment to the bill that was adopted by the full Assembly.[18]

In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Neylon faced a primary challenge from health care consultant Rob Ochoa, but easily prevailed and went on to win his fifth term.[19][20]

Wisconsin underwent redistricting in 2022, and Neylon's district was slightly changed, shifting south to comprise more of the city of Waukesha. Under the reconfigured district, Neylon faced his first ever Democratic opponent, when he was challenged by civil engineer Christina Barry of Waukesha.[21] Neylon won his sixth term, receiving 59% of the vote.[22]

Another, more dramatic redistricting occurred in 2024, after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the previous legislative map. Under the new map, Neylon's Pewaukee-based district shifted out of the city of Waukesha again, and instead shifted east into the city of Brookfield; the district also was renumbered to the 15th district. In the 2024 election, he faced Democratic candidate Sarah Harrison, a small business owner from Pewaukee. Neylon won his seventh term, again receiving about 59% of the vote.[23]

In the 2026 Assembly election, Neylon faces a challenge from Democratic candidate Stephen Tryon, a U.S. Army veteran, author, and former business executive.[24] During 2026, however, Waukesha County executive Paul Farrow died of cancer, and a special election was called to fill the vacancy caused by his death. While continuing to run for re-election in the Assembly, Neylon announced that he would also run in the special election for county executive, with the special primary scheduled to take place just two weeks after the November 2026 general election. If elected as county executive, Neylon would have to resign his seat in the Assembly. At least one other incumbent legislator, Republican state senator Chris Kapenga, is also running in the Waukesha County special election.[25]

Personal life and family

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Adam Neylon was one of two children born to Thom and Conni Baumann-Neylon.[26]

Adam Neylon lives in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife Hannah and their three children.[27]

Electoral history

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Wisconsin Assembly, 98th district (2013–2022)

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Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2013
(special)		 Special
Primary[6]		 Feb. 19 Adam Neylon Republican 2,006 38.27% Edward Baumann Rep. 1,977 37.71% 5,242 29
Jeanne Tarantino Rep. 774 14.77%
Matt Morzy Rep. 253 4.83%
Todd A. Greenwald Rep. 221 4.22%
Special[28] Apr. 2 Adam Neylon Republican 6,006 99.32% --unopposed-- 6,047 5,965
2014 General[29] Nov. 4 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 21,357 98.64% 21,652 21,062
2016 General[30] Nov. 8 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 25,592 98.39% 26,011 25,173
2018 General[31] Nov. 6 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 23,005 97.11% 23,689 22,321
2020 Primary[19] Aug. 11 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 4,941 73.32% Rob Ochoa Rep. 1,788 26.53% 6,739 3,153
General[32] Nov. 3 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 28,221 96.93% --unopposed-- 29,114 27,328
2022 General[22] Nov. 8 Adam Neylon (inc) Republican 16,439 59.22% Christina Barry Dem. 11,304 40.72% 27,757 5,135

Wisconsin Assembly, 15th district (2024, 2026)

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Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2024 General[23] Nov. 5 Adam Neylon Republican 22,573 59.07% Sarah Harrison Dem. 15,598 40.82% 38,215 6,975

References

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  1. ↑ "Adam Neylon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ Hilder, Miles (June 24, 2009). "At Bat: Former college athletes learn everyone's a winner in congressional softball league". The Hill. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ Rumage, Jeff (February 11, 2008). "Conservatives examine their options at summit". Waukesha Freeman. p. 1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Salary Data of Adam Thomas Neylon, Congressional Staffer". LegiStorm. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Candidate announces for 98th District". Living Oconomowoc Focus. November 20, 2012. p. 5. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. 1 2 2013 Spring Primary - Assembly District 98 - County by County Report (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. February 28, 2013. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  7. ↑ "Neylon prevails over Baumann by 30 votes". Waukesha Freeman. February 20, 2013. p. A1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Engelking, Carl (February 20, 2013). "Adam Neylon Wins 98th Assembly District Primary". Waukesha.patch.com. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ Sykes, Charlie (February 20, 2013). "Adam Neylon". Right Wisconsin. Archived from the original on April 23, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ Walters, Steven (June 10, 2013). "The GOP's Young Guns". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Class2014". Archived from the original on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  12. ↑ "Representative Adam Neylon". Wisconsin Legislature. 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ Pohlman, Julie; Lemanski, Lynn, eds. (2015). "Executive Branch" (PDF). State of Wisconsin 2015–2016 Blue Book (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. pp. 364–365. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Gov. Walker signs bill that makes it a crime for someone to place GPS on vehicle without consent". Fox6now.com. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  15. ↑ "WisPolitics.com: Rep. Neylon: Gov. Walker signs Parent-Based School Accountability Act". Archived from the original on 2016-05-07. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  16. ↑ "Gov. Walker Signs Robotics Competition Bill". Cbs58.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  17. ↑ "Governor Walker Signs 20 Bills Into Law". Rightwisconsin.com. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  18. ↑ Wise, David (4 August 2017). "Neylon to delay committee vote on Foxconn bill to consider amendments". Wispolitics.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  19. 1 2 Canvass Results for 2020 Partisan Primary - 8/11/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2020. p. 55. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  20. ↑ Brahm, Nikki (August 6, 2020). "Two GOP candidates compete for District 98 Assembly seat". Waukesha Freeman. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ↑ Pilarski, Karen (October 8, 2022). "Republican incumbent Neylon vying against Democrat Barry". Waukesha Freeman. p. A5. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. 1 2 Canvass Results for 2022 General Election - 11/8/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022. pp. 31–32. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  23. 1 2 2024 General Election - County by County Report (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 15. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  24. ↑ "About Stephen". Stephen Tryon for Assembly District 15. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  25. ↑ Pilarski, Karen (September 10, 2026). "Neylon announces campaign for Waukesha County executive". gmtoday. Archived from the original on September 10, 2026. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Baumann-Neylon, Constance 'Conni'". Chicago Tribune. November 13, 2018. p. 2-4. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ↑ "About". Assembly District 15. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  28. ↑ 2013 Spring Election - Assembly District 98 - County by County Report (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. April 12, 2013. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  29. ↑ Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. November 26, 2014. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 14, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  30. ↑ Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 22, 2016. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 14, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  31. ↑ Canvass Results for 2018 General Election - 11/6/2018 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. February 22, 2018. p. 32. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 8, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  32. ↑ Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 9, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
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