Alberta Darling (born April 28, 1944) is an American educator, politician and former member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

[1] Darling was born in Hammond, Indiana, and raised in Peoria, Illinois, where she graduated from Richwoods High School.

[2] Prior to her election to the legislature, Darling taught high school English and was later the marketing and business development director for the Milwaukee Art Museum.

[4][5] Darling first joined the Wisconsin State Legislature by winning a special election in 1990 for the 10th district, defeating Rick Graber in the primary.

The race was heavily targeted by Democrats amidst eroding support for Republicans in suburban districts, and Darling was outspent as Plotkin was boosted by a significant edge in outside spending.

[11] Darling was one of nine Senators (six Republicans and three Democrats) to face a recall election effort in 2011 following the enactment of 2011 Wisconsin Act 10.