DBA endorses state legislative candidates

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:

 9^th — Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg

11^th — Steve Nass, R-Whitewater

13^th — Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau

15^th — Janis Ringhand, D-Evansville

17^th — Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green

19^th — Roger Roth, R-Appleton

21^st — Van Wanggaard, R-Racine

23^rd — Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls

29^th — Jerry Petrowski, R-Marathon

31^st — 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:

1^st — Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay

2^nd —Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers

3^rd — Ron Tusler, R-Harrison

4^th — David Steffen, R-Green Bay

5^th — Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna

6^th — Gary Tauchen, R-Bonduel

8^th — Jocasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee

11^th — Jason Fields, D-Milwaukee

18^th — Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee

25^th — Paul Tittl, R-Manitowoc

26^th — Terry Katsma, R-Oostburg

27^th — Tyler Vorpagel, R-Plymouth

29^th — Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond

30^th — Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls

31^st — Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton

32^nd — Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva

33^rd — Cody Horlacher, R-Mukwonago

34^th — Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander

35^th — Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma

36^th — Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz

37^th — John Jagler, R-Watertown

38^th — Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc

39^th — Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam

40^th — Kevin Peterson, R-Waupaca

41^st — Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan

42^nd — Jon Plumer, R-Lodi

43^rd — Don Vruwink, D-Milton

45^th — Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit

49^th — Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City

51^st — Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville

52^nd — Jeremy Thiesfeldt, R-Fond du Lac

53^rd — Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh

54^th — Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh

55^th — Mike Rohrkaste, R-Neenah

56^th — Dave Murphy, R-Greenville

61^st — Samantha Kerkman, R-Salem

63^rd — Robin Vos, R-Burlington

67^th — Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer

68^th — Jesse James, R-Altoona

69^th — Bob Kulp, R-Stratford

70th — Nancy Vandermeer, R-Tomah

71^st — Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point

72^nd — Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa

75^th — Romaine Quinn, R-Barron

79^th — Diane Hesselbein, D-Middleton

81^st — Dave Considine, D-Baraboo

83^rd — Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego

84^th — Mike Kuglitsch R-New Berlin

86^th — John Spiros, R-Marshfield

87^th — James Edming, R-Glen Flora

89^th — John Nygren, R-Marinette

92^nd — Treig Pronschinske, R-Mondovi

93^rd — Warren Petryk, R-Eleva

97^th — 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.