Amy Sue Vruwink | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 70th district | |
In office 2003–2015 | |
Preceded by | MaryAnn Lippert |
Succeeded by | Nancy L. VanderMeer |
Personal details | |
Born | Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin | May 22,1975
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Milladore,Wisconsin |
Alma mater | Marian University |
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Born in Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin,Vruwink graduated from Auburndale High School and then from Marian University. Vruwink was a former aide to Congressman David Obey and the area program director for the Minnesota Farm Bureau. [1] On November 6,2012,Vruwink narrowly defeated her Republican opponent Nancy L. VanderMeer. [2] Vruwink was defeated by VanderMeer on November 4,2014. [3]
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