DBA endorses state legislative candidates
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Posted by: Jamie Mara, director of public relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 19, 2018
Contact: Jamie Mara, director of public relations
Dairy Business Association
920 209-3990 | jmara@widba.com
DBA endorses state legislative candidates
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today endorsed candidates in a number of races for seats in the state Legislature.
All of the candidates have demonstrated dedication to supporting Wisconsin’s dairy community, said John Holevoet, director of government affairs for the dairy policy group.
“The state needs legislative leaders who understand the importance of the dairy community to the economy and our rural communities,” Holevoet said. “The candidates we are supporting show an understanding of our key issues and a commitment to addressing them.”
DBA earlier announced its support for Gov. Scott Walker and Atty. Gen. Brad Schimel for re-election.
Seventeen state Senate seats are up for election this year. DBA has made endorsements in 10 of those races, presented here in numerical order according to district:
9th — Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg
11th — Steve Nass, R-Whitewater
13th — Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau
15th — Janis Ringhand, D-Evansville
17th — Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green
19th — Roger Roth, R-Appleton
21st — Van Wanggaard, R-Racine
23rd — Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls
29th — Jerry Petrowski, R-Marathon
31st — Mel Pittman, R-Plum City
All 99 seats in the Assembly are up for election. DBA is making endorsements in a wide range of different races, presented here in numerical order according to district:
1st — Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay
2nd —Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers
3rd — Ron Tusler, R-Harrison
4th — David Steffen, R-Green Bay
5th — Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna
6th — Gary Tauchen, R-Bonduel
8th — Jocasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee
11th — Jason Fields, D-Milwaukee
18th — Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee
25th — Paul Tittl, R-Manitowoc
26th — Terry Katsma, R-Oostburg
27th — Tyler Vorpagel, R-Plymouth
29th — Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond
30th — Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls
31st — Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton
32nd — Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva
33rd — Cody Horlacher, R-Mukwonago
34th — Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander
35th — Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma
36th — Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz
37th — John Jagler, R-Watertown
38th — Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc
39th — Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam
40th — Kevin Peterson, R-Waupaca
41st — Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan
42nd — Jon Plumer, R-Lodi
43rd — Don Vruwink, D-Milton
45th — Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit
49th — Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City
51st — Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville
52nd — Jeremy Thiesfeldt, R-Fond du Lac
53rd — Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh
54th — Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh
55th — Mike Rohrkaste, R-Neenah
56th — Dave Murphy, R-Greenville
61st — Samantha Kerkman, R-Salem
63rd — Robin Vos, R-Burlington
67th — Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer
68th — Jesse James, R-Altoona
69th — Bob Kulp, R-Stratford
70th — Nancy Vandermeer, R-Tomah
71st — Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point
72nd — Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa
75th — Romaine Quinn, R-Barron
79th — Diane Hesselbein, D-Middleton
81st — Dave Considine, D-Baraboo
83rd — Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego
84th — Mike Kuglitsch R-New Berlin
86th — John Spiros, R-Marshfield
87th — James Edming, R-Glen Flora
89th — John Nygren, R-Marinette
92nd — Treig Pronschinske, R-Mondovi
93rd — Warren Petryk, R-Eleva
97th — Scott Allen, R-Waukesha.
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About the DBA:
The Dairy Business Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of Wisconsin dairy farmers, milk processors, vendors and business partners who work to ensure that Wisconsin dairy farmers of all sizes have the support they need to thrive in the state’s economy, communities and food supply chain. The integrated approach is a unique model that fosters collaboration and innovation for the collective good. The association’s core work is advocating for sensible state laws and regulations that affect the dairy community. For more information, visit www.widba.com.
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