Duke Tucker

Kevin Dale "Duke" Tucker (born September 1970) is an American communications technology professional and Republican politician from Burnett County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 75th Assembly district since 2025. He is also a member of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, since 2024.

Early life and career Duke Tucker was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on September 12, 1970, and raised in the farming community of Trade Lake, Wisconsin, in Burnett County. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served for four years, from 1988 until 1992.

After being discharged from the Air Force, he worked for four years in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, installing voice and data communications networks from 1992 to 1996. Before that election occurred, however, Tucker announced he would also be a candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly that fall, running in the 75th Assembly district. The 75th district had been significantly affected by the 2024 redistricting act, which drew the previous incumbent, David Armstrong, out of the district. Drawn into the district was 28th district incumbent Gae Magnafici, who then announced she would not run for re-election. The district was safely Republican, and Tucker faced two opponents in the Republican Party primary. He won the primary with nearly 50% of the vote, and went on to win the general election with nearly 67%. He took office in January 2025.

In June 2025, Tucker proposed an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution to establish 8-year term limits for the state's constitutional offices and state legislature. The resolution would have to pass in two successive state legislative sessions before being put to a statewide vote to be added to the state constitution.

Personal life and family Duke Tucker is one of two children born to Larry Dale Tucker and his wife Patsy Lee ( Richter).

Duke Tucker married Roxanne McKenzie. They have two adult children and two grandchildren and reside in the town of Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

Electoral history Wisconsin Assembly (2024) YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality2024Primary Republican 4,161 49.91%Rep. 2,543 26.28% 8,337 1,618Rep. 1,633 19.59%General Republican 24,642 66.71%Dem. 12,298 33.29% 36,940 12,344