Dairy Business Association endorses candidates for upcoming November elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 10, 2024

Contact: Laura Hensley
Director of communications

(517) 652-4524 | lhensley@dairyforward.com

Dairy Business Association endorses candidates for upcoming November elections

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed multiple candidates who are running for State Assembly and State Senate.

DBA recognizes and applauds these candidates for their legislative excellence and for their alignment with its key priorities: focusing on sustainable growth, responsible stewardship of resources, and protecting Wisconsin’s water quality.

“We are dedicated to ensuring a prosperous future for the agricultural community by striking a balance between environmental protections and practical solutions for farmers and regulators,” Chad Zuleger, DBA director of government affairs, said. “That is why it’s crucial for us to offer our support to candidates who share the same goals.”

Through their actions and priorities, these candidates have demonstrated their alignment with policies that positively impact Wisconsin’s dairy community.

“It’s important to recognize individuals who are actively aware of the significant issues impacting dairy farmers today,” Lee Kinnard, DBA board president, said. “We thank them for their continued efforts and dedication to moving dairy forward.”

Seventeen state Senate seats are up for election this year. DBA has made endorsements in nine of those races. Listed by district, they are: 

2^nd — Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay

6^th — LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee

10^th — Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond 

12^th — Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk 

14^th — Joan Ballweg, R-Pardeeville

16^th — Melissa Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove

20^th — Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac

24^th — Pat Testin, R-Stevens Point

32^nd — Brad Pfaff, D-Onalaska  

All 99 seats in the Assembly are up for election. DBA has made endorsements in 43 of those races. Listed by district, they are: 

1^st – Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay

3^rd – Ron Tusler, R-Harrison

11^th –Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee

21^st – Jesse Rodriquez, R-Oak Creek

24^th – Dan Knodl, R-Germantown

26^th – Amy Binsfeld, R-Sheboygan

29^th – Treig Pronshinske, R-Mondovi

30^th – Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls

31^st – Tyler August, R-Walworth

33^rd – Robin Vos, R-Rochester

34^th – Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander

36^th – Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz

37^th – Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam

38^th – William Penterman, R-Columbus

39^th – Alex Dallman, R-Green Lake

41^st – Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc

45^th – Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit

47^th – Randy Udell, D-Fitchburg

49^th – Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City

50^th – Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon

51^st – Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville

55^th – Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing

57^th – Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca

59^th – Robert Brooks, R-Saukville

64^th – Tip McGuire, D-Kenosha

66^th – Greta Neubauer, D-Racine

67^th – David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake

68^th – Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer

69^th – Karen Hurd, R-Withee

70^th – Nancy VanderMeer, R-Tomah

71^st – Vinnie Miresse, D-Stevens Point

72^nd – Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa

76^th – Francesca Hong, D-Madison

80^th – Mike Bare, D-Verona

81^st – Alex Joers, D-Middleton

85^th – Pat Snyder, R-Wausau

86^th – John Spiros, R-Marshfield

89^th – Patrick Buckley, R-Green Bay

92^nd – Clinton Moses, R-Menomonie

94^th – Steve Doyle, D-Onalaska

95^th – Jill Billings, D-La Crosse

96^th – Loren Oldenburg, R-Viroqua

99^th – Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc

Photos:

Chad Zuleger photo

Lee Kinnard photo

Logo:

Dairy Business Association

About DBA:

The Dairy Business Association is Wisconsin’s leading dairy lobby group, championing smart and sensible regulations affecting the dairy community. The nonprofit organization is comprised of farmers, milk processors, vendors and other business partners who work collaboratively to ensure that dairy farms of all sizes have the support they need to keep America’s Dairyland strong. More information: www.dairyforward.com.