Donald K. Helgeson

Last updated

Donald K. Helgeson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Contents

Biography

Helgeson was born on May 30, 1932, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. [1] He graduated from high school in Valders, Wisconsin and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Navy. Helgeson died in 1976. [2]

Political career

Helgeson was elected to the Assembly in 1968 and re-elected in 1970. He was a Republican.

Related Research Articles

James Edmund Groppi was an erstwhile Catholic priest and noted civil rights activist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He became well known for leading numerous protests, many times being arrested during them. In 1976, he was excommunicated by the church for marrying. In 1985, he died of brain cancer at the age of 54.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gwen Moore</span> American politician (born 1951)

Gwendolynne Sophia Moore is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district since 2005. In 2016, Moore was elected to serve as caucus whip of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 115th United States Congress. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Her district is based in Milwaukee and as a result of the 2011 redistricting also includes some Milwaukee County suburbs: Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Glendale, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay. Moore is the first woman to represent the district and the second woman after Tammy Baldwin and the first African American elected to Congress from Wisconsin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buddy Darden</span> American politician

George Washington "Buddy" Darden III is an American politician and lawyer from Georgia. He served in the state house and then for more than five terms as Congressman from Georgia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jesse Stone (Wisconsin politician)</span> 19th century American politician

Jesse Stone was an English American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 18th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 1899 until his death. Earlier, he served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing eastern Jefferson County.

Robert L. Turner, is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, serving eleven terms from 1991 to 2013. Turner currently serves on the City of Racine Police and Fire Commission. Turner was the first African American elected to Wisconsin’s Assembly not from Milwaukee.

John Donald Medinger is an American teacher, businessman, and Democratic politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was the 39th mayor of La Crosse (1997–2005) and represented the area for 16 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 1977 to 1993. He also served six years on the La Crosse County board of supervisors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Tiffany</span> American politician (born 1957)

Thomas P. Tiffany is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district since winning a special election in 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served seven years in the Wisconsin Senate and two years in the State Assembly, representing the northeast region of the state.

Kenneth Meyer Setton was an American historian and an expert on the history of medieval Europe, particularly the Crusades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler August</span> 21st century American politician, Speaker pro tempore of the Wisconsin Assembly.

Tyler August is an American politician and legislator. He is the majority leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2023 and previously served as the chamber's speaker pro tempore. A Republican, he was first elected to the Assembly in 2010, representing eastern Walworth County.

Travis Tranel is an American politician, dairy farmer and businessman from Wisconsin. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 49th district since 2011.

Norman C. Anderson was a Swedish American lawyer and Democratic politician from Madison, Wisconsin. He was the 68th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly and served a total of 18 years in the Assembly, representing northeast Madison and neighboring suburbs. He also served as chief clerk of the Assembly during the 1959 session.

Donald Kyle Stitt was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate, and a chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Frederick C. Schroeder was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Raymond F. Heinzen (1918-2005) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Edward Stack was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

James J. Lynn was an American businessman and Democratic politician from West Allis, Wisconsin. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing west-central Milwaukee County.

Russel R. Weisensel was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Wilmer "Rufe" Waters was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Janel Brandtjen is an American politician and businesswoman from Waukesha County, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly district since January 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Donna Rozar</span> American politician

Donna Mummau Rozar is an American politician, businesswoman, and nurse. A Republican, she represents the 69th district of the Wisconsin State Assembly. The 69th assembly district comprises most of the city of Marshfield, along with rural eastern Clark County, northwest Wood County, and southwest Marathon County. She was elected in the 2020 general election. Rozar is also a member of the Wood County Board of Supervisors, serving since 2000.

References

  1. "Members of State Assembly". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  2. "Donald K. Helgeson Papers, circa 1956-1965, 1968-1976". University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Retrieved 2014-02-14.