La Crosse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. At the 2020 census,the population was 120,784. Its county seat is La Crosse. La Crosse County is included in the La Crosse-Onalaska,WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area with a population of 139,627 and is the most populous county on Wisconsin's western border.
Ronald James Kind is an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district from 1997 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His former district is in western Wisconsin,anchored by La Crosse,Eau Claire,Platteville,Stevens Point,Wisconsin Rapids,Prescott,and River Falls. Kind was the dean of Wisconsin's congressional delegation when he chose not to seek re-election in 2022.
Erasmus Daniel Campbell was an American Democratic politician who served as the 6th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin,and 2nd Mayor of La Crosse,Wisconsin. In historical sources,he was sometimes referred to as "E. D. Campbell." In at least one source,he was incorrectly referred to as "Edward Campbell."
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is the five-member governing body of Orange County,California along with being the executive of the county.
Daniel E. Kapanke is an American politician who was a former Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate,representing the 32nd District from 2005 until losing his seat to Jennifer Shilling in the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections.
Jennifer Shilling is an American Democratic politician,lobbyist,and former state legislator. She was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate for nine years and was senate minority leader from 2015 to 2020. She previously served 10 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing the city of La Crosse and La Crosse County.
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.
Bradley M. Pfaff is an American agriculture policy administrator and Democratic politician from La Crosse County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Senate,representing Wisconsin's 32nd Senate district since 2021. He was an unsuccessful candidate for United States House of Representatives in 2022.
Lee A. Nerison is an American dairy farmer and retired politician. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for seven terms,from 2005 until 2019. A Republican,he represented southern suburbs of La Crosse as well as Crawford and Vernon counties and the southern half of Monroe County.
The One-Hundredth Wisconsin Legislature convened from January 3,2011,through January 7,2013,in regular session,though it adjourned for legislative activity on May 22,2012. The legislature also held two special sessions and an extraordinary session during this legislative term.
Virgil D. Roberts was an American farmer,train dispatcher,and Democratic politician from La Crosse County,Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for 22 years,representing La Crosse County from 1971 to 1985,and from 1987 to 1995.
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on Tuesday,November 6,2012,to elect the eight U.S. representatives from Wisconsin,one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. Representatives are elected for two-year terms;those elected served in the 113th Congress from January 2013 until January 2015. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices,including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on August 14,2012.
Steven P. Doyle is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from La Crosse County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing the 94th Assembly district since May 2011. The 94th Assembly district covers most of La Crosse County outside of the city of La Crosse. He also serves on the La Crosse County board of supervisors,and was chairman from 2002 through 2011.
Christine Lyn Taylor is an American lawyer and former politician from Madison,Wisconsin. Taylor is a judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the Madison-based District IV court,since August 1,2023. She previously served three years as a Wisconsin circuit court judge and served nine years as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing downtown Madison.
Wisconsin's 32nd Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Wisconsin Senate. Located in western Wisconsin,the district comprises all of La Crosse County and nearly all of Vernon County,along with parts of southwest Monroe County and southeast Trempealeau County. It includes the cities of La Crosse,Onalaska,Sparta,and Viroqua.
A recall election in the state of Wisconsin is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before his or her term has ended.
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on November 6,2018,to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Wisconsin,one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate,and various state and local elections. The Wisconsin Partisan Primary was held on August 14,2018,with the governor,U.S. Senator,U.S. Representative,odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate seats,and all Wisconsin Assembly seats on the ballot. Wisconsin was notable in 2018 for being the only state in which the party receiving the majority of votes held a minority of congressional seats.
Marc Julian Bradley is an American businessman and Republican politician from Milwaukee County,Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Senate,representing the 28th Senate district since 2021. He is the first black Republican to serve in the Wisconsin Senate and only the second black Republican to serve in the Wisconsin Legislature.
The 2021 Wisconsin Spring Election was held in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on April 6,2021. There was one statewide race—for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Additionally,two special elections occurred for the Wisconsin State Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly,as well as other nonpartisan local and judicial elections. The 2021 Spring primary was held on February 16,2021.
The 95th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in western Wisconsin,the district comprises parts of central and eastern La Crosse County and western Monroe County. It includes the city of Sparta and much of the city of La Crosse,along with the villages of Bangor,Cashton,Melvina,Norwalk,and Rockland. The district includes the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse campus and Western Technical College. The district is represented by Democrat Jill Billings,since November 2011.
