Joe Knilans

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Joe Knilans
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 44th district
In office
January 3, 2011 January 7, 2013
Succeeded by Debra Kolste
Personal details
Born (1964-03-20) March 20, 1964 (age 56)
Janesville, Wisconsin
Political party Republican
Residence Janesville, Wisconsin
Alma mater UW-Whitewater
ProfessionPolitician

Joe Knilans (born March 20, 1964) is a Wisconsin, USA, politician and legislator. [1]

Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. [2] In November 2012, the Democratic candidate Debra Kolste defeated Knilans. [3]

Notes

  1. Wisconsin Blue Book 2011-2012, Biographical Sketch Of Joe Knilans, pg. 49
  2. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  3. "Kolste Knocks Off Knilans In 44th", Janesville Gazette, November 7, 2012


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