Luther S. Olsen is an American politician and former member of the Wisconsin Legislature. A Republican,he served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (2005–2021) and ten years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1994–2005). Olsen was one of several Wisconsin state senators to survive the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections.
Amy Sue Vruwink is an American farmer and Democratic politician from Wood County,Wisconsin. She served 12 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 70th Assembly district from 2003 to 2015. After leaving office,she worked as a district representative for U.S. representative Ron Kind from 2015 to 2023.
David M. "Dave" Travis is a retired American communications consultant and Democratic politician. He served 30 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Dane County,and was majority leader of the Assembly from 1991 to 1995.
Fred Clark is an American conservationist,businessman,and Democratic politician. He served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Baraboo and surrounding municipalities in central Wisconsin.
Kelda Helen Roys is an American tech entrepreneur,business owner,attorney,and Democratic politician from Madison,Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin Senate,representing the 26th Senate district since 2021. She previously served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly,from 2009 to 2013. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012,and for governor of Wisconsin in 2018.
John Nygren is an American insurance and financial services agent,politician,and lobbyist. A Republican,he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for nearly 14 years,serving from January 2007 to December 2020. He was co-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee from 2013 until his sudden resignation on December 1,2020. He now works as executive director for the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans,a state lobbying organization for health insurance companies. Prior to holding public office,he was President of the United States Junior Chamber youth organization.
Daniel Graan Riemer is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Milwaukee,Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 7th Assembly district from January 2013 until January 2025.
Yesenia Edelmira "Jessie" Rodriguez is a Salvadoran American immigrant and Republican politician from Milwaukee County,Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 21st Assembly district since December 2013. She is the first Hispanic immigrant elected to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Joel C. Kitchens is an American veterinarian and Republican politician from Door County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 1st Assembly district since 2015.
Dave Heaton is an American businessman,lawyer,and Republican politician from Wausau,Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for one term,representing the 85th Assembly district during the 102nd Wisconsin Legislature.
James Paul "Jimmy" Anderson is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Fitchburg,Wisconsin. He served four terms as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 47th Assembly district from 2017 to 2025.
Patrick James Snyder is an American Republican politician and former radio host from Schofield,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 85th Assembly district since 2017. He also previously served as a member of the Schofield City Council,and worked as a legislative aide to U.S. Representative Sean Duffy.
Thaddeus P. "Tip" McGuire is an American attorney and Democratic politician from Kenosha County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing the 64th Assembly district since May 2019. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County.
The 2020 Wisconsin Senate elections were held on Tuesday,November 3,2020,at the Fall general election in Wisconsin. 16 of the 33 seats in the Wisconsin Senate were up for election—the even-numbered districts. Before the election,Republicans held 18 seats,Democrats held 13,and two were vacant. Of the seats up for election,seven were held by Republicans,seven were held by Democrats,one was vacated by a Democratic resignation,and one was vacated by a Republican resignation. The primary election was held on August 11,2020.
Eric Wimberger is an American attorney and Republican politician from De Pere,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Senate,representing Wisconsin's 2nd Senate district since January 2025. Prior to redistricting,when Wimberger moved into the 2nd district,he represented Wisconsin's 30th Senate district from January 2021 until January 2025. Earlier in his career,he served as a United States Marine Corps officer for four years in the Judge Advocate Division.
The 40th Assembly district of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in central Wisconsin,the district comprises parts of northern Columbia County and eastern and southern Sauk County. It includes the cities of Baraboo,Portage,Prairie du Sac,and Sauk City,and the villages of Merrimac,Pardeeville,Plain,Spring Green,and West Baraboo. The district also contains Devil's Lake State Park and Natural Bridge State Park. The district is represented by Democrat Karen DeSanto,since January 2025.
The 81st Assembly district of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin,the district comprises the northwest corner of Dane County,including northwestern suburban and exurban Madison. It includes the city of Middleton and the villages of Black Earth,Dane,Mazomanie,and Waunakee. The 81st district also contains two wards on the far north side of the city of Madison which include the Cherokee Park,Sherman Village,North Lake Mendota,Lerdahl Park and Whitetail Ridge neighborhoods. The district also contains Governor Nelson State Park,Mendota Mental Health Institute and Middleton Municipal Airport. The district has been represented by Democrat Alex Joers since January 2025;Joers previously represented the 79th district from 2023 to 2025.
Dave Maxey is an American marketing professional and Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 15th Assembly district since January 2023.
Ellen Schutt is an American Republican politician from southern Wisconsin. She served one term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 31st Assembly district during the 2023–2024 term.
Nikolaus Peter "Nik" Rettinger III is an American political staffer and Republican politician from Waukesha County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing Wisconsin's 83rd Assembly district since January 2023. He is also vice chairman of the Young Republican National Federation.
