Wisconsin's 81st Assembly district

Last updated

Wisconsin's 81st
State Assembly district
Flag of Wisconsin.svg
2024 WI Asm 81.svg
Wisconsin's 81st Assembly district
2024 WI Asm 81.svg
Wisconsin's 81st Assembly district
2024 WI Asm 81.svg
Wisconsin's 81st Assembly district
2024 map defined in 2023 Wisc. Act 94
2022 map defined in Johnson v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
2011 map was defined in 2011 Wisc. Act 43
Assemblymember
  Dave Considine
D Baraboo
since January 5, 2015 (9 years)
Demographics87.09%  White
3.02%  Black
3.99%  Hispanic
4.16%  Asian
1.15%  Native American
0.09%  Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Population (2020)
  Voting age
60,040
46,678
Website Official website
Notes Madison metro-area (northwest)

The 81st Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. [1] 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. [2] The district has been represented by Democrat Dave Considine since January 2015. [3] As of the 2024 redistricting Considine no longer lives within the 81st district.

The 81st Assembly District is located within Wisconsin's 27th Senate district, along with the 79th and 80th Assembly districts. [4]

List of past representatives

List of representatives to the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 81st district
MemberPartyResidenceCounties representedTerm startTerm endRef.
District created
Mel J. Cyrak Rep. Lake Mills Columbia, Dodge, Jefferson January 1, 1973January 6, 1975
Thomas S. Hanson Dem. Beaver Dam January 6, 1975January 1, 1979
Randall J. Radtke Rep. Lake Mills January 1, 1979January 3, 1983
Carol A. Buettner Rep. Oshkosh Winnebago January 3, 1983January 7, 1985
David Travis Dem. Madison Columbia, Dane January 7, 1985January 5, 2009
Dane
Kelda Roys Dem. Madison January 5, 2009January 7, 2013
Fred Clark Dem. Baraboo Columbia, Dane, Iowa, Sauk January 7, 2013January 5, 2015 [5]
Dave Considine Dem. Baraboo January 5, 2015Current [3]

Related Research Articles

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.

The 14th Senate District of Wisconsin is one of 33 districts in the Wisconsin Senate. Located in central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland and Sauk counties, along with most of Columbia County and parts of southern Adams County, southern Juneau County, and northern Dane County. It contains the cities of Baraboo, Columbus, Portage, Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of DeForest, Lake Delton, Poynette, Prairie du Sac, and Sauk City, and part of the city of Madison. The district also contains landmarks such as Devil's Lake State Park, Dane County Regional Airport, Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Wisconsin and the Kilbourn Dam.

The 26th Senate District of Wisconsin is one of 33 districts in the Wisconsin Senate. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises Downtown Madison, Wisconsin as well as most of the city's near west, south, east and north sides. The 26th also includes the suburban cities of Monona, the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills, and most of the village of McFarland, in central Dane County. The district contains landmarks such as the Wisconsin State Capitol, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, historic Forest Hill Cemetery, Edgewood College, Monona Terrace, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center.

The 27th Senate District of Wisconsin is one of 33 districts in the Wisconsin Senate. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of the northwest quadrant of Dane County. It includes much of the west side of the city of Madison, as well as portions of Madison's far north side. The 27th also includes the suburban cities of Middleton and Verona, and the villages of Black Earth, Cross Plains, Dane, Mazomanie, and Waunakee.

George Baxter Burrows was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 38th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, during his sole term in the Assembly (1895–1896). He previously served six years in the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 25th Senate district from 1877 to 1883, and was president pro tempore of the Senate during the 1882 term. He is the namesake of Burrows Park and Burrows Road in Madison, Wisconsin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 13th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in Waukesha County and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The 13th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southeast Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of western Milwaukee County and eastern Waukesha County. It contains most of the city of Wauwatosa, along with the village of Elm Grove and much of northern Brookfield. The district also contains landmarks such as the Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Mayfair Mall, and Webster Park. The district is represented by Republican Tom Michalski, since January 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 14th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The 14th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southeast Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of western Milwaukee County. It includes most of the city of West Allis and parts of western Milwaukee and southwest Wauwatosa. The district also contains the Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee County Zoo, Greenfield Park, and the Pettit National Ice Center. The district is represented by Democrat Robyn Vining, since January 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 26th Assembly district</span> American legislative district for Sheboygan, Wisconsin

The 26th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Sheboygan County, including the city of Sheboygan. It also contains the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus and Kohler-Andrae State Park. The district is represented by Republican Terry Katsma, since January 2015. After the 2024 redistricting, Katsma no longer resides in the new district.

The 30th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of southwest St. Croix County and northwest Pierce County. It includes the cities of Hudson and River Falls, as well as the village of North Hudson. It also contains the University of Wisconsin–River Falls campus, Willow River State Park, and Kinnickinnic State Park. The district is represented by Republican Shannon Zimmerman, since January 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 42nd Assembly district</span> American legislative district in south-central Wisconsin

The 42nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of the southern half of Columbia County and part of northern Dane County. It includes the cities of Columbus and Lodi, and the villages of Arlington, DeForest, Doylestown, Fall River, Poynette, and Rio, as well as part of the north side of the city of Madison including the Greater Sandburg, American Center, Pumpkin Hollow and Truax neighborhoods. The district also contains Dane County Regional Airport, Madison Area Technical College, and the American Family Insurance corporate headquarters. The district is represented by Republican Jon Plumer, since June 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 47th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in Dane County, Wisconsin

The 47th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of southern Dane County, including the cities of Fitchburg and Stoughton, and part of the village of McFarland. The district also contains Lake Kegonsa State Park. The seat is represented by Democrat Jimmy P. Anderson since January 2017. Prior to the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturning the 2020 district boundaries, District 47 was often used as one of the more extreme examples of Gerrymandering in the Wisconsin Legislature with the boundaries being compared to "swiss cheese".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 48th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in south-central Wisconsin

The 48th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northeast Dane County and the towns of Elba and Portland in southwest Dodge County. It includes the city of Sun Prairie, and parts of the city of Madison including the Ridgewood, Mayfair Park, Burke Heights and High Crossing neighborhoods. The district also contains East Towne Mall. The seat is represented by Democrat Samba Baldeh since January 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 49th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in southwest Wisconsin

Wisconsin's 49th Assembly district is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Crawford County and most of Grant County. It includes the cities of Boscobel, Fennimore, Lancaster, Platteville, and Prairie du Chien, and the villages of Bagley, Bell Center, Bloomington, Cassville, De Soto, Dickeyville, Eastman, Ferryville, Gays Mills, Lynxville, Mount Hope, Mount Sterling, Patch Grove, Potosi, Soldiers Grove, Steuben, Tennyson, Wauzeka, and Woodman. The district also contains the University of Wisconsin–Platteville campus, Wyalusing State Park, and Nelson Dewey Memorial State Park, and historic landmarks such as the Potosi Brewery and the Grant County Courthouse. The district has been represented by Travis Tranel, a Republican, since January 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 51st Assembly district</span> American legislative district in southwest Wisconsin

The 51st Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Iowa and Lafayette counties, and parts of western Dane County and eastern Grant County. It includes the cities of Cuba City, Darlington, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, and Shullsburg, and the villages of Arena, Argyle, Avoca, Barneveld, Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Blue Mounds, Blue River, Cobb, Gratiot, Hazel Green, Highland, Hollandale, Linden, Livingston, Montfort, Mount Horeb, Muscoda, Rewey, Ridgeway, and South Wayne. The district also contains landmarks such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin estate, the historic Iowa County Courthouse, Governor Dodge State Park, Blue Mound State Park, and Yellowstone Lake State Park. The district is represented by Republican Todd Novak, since January 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 76th Assembly district</span> American legislative district for Madison, Wisconsin

The 76th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is contained entirely within central Dane County. It includes the village of Maple Bluff and downtown and east side areas of the city of Madison, including most of the Madison Isthmus. The district contains landmarks such as the Wisconsin State Capitol, Wisconsin Governor's Mansion, Monona Terrace, Warner Park, Lake View Sanatorium, and part of the campus of Madison Area Technical College. The district is represented by Democrat Francesca Hong, since January 2021. Representative Hong is the first—and, currently, the only—Asian America member of the Wisconsin Legislature.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 77th Assembly district</span> American legislative district for Madison, Wisconsin

The 77th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is contained entirely within central Dane County. It includes the village of Shorewood Hills and central neighborhoods of the city of Madison. The district contains all of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and Edgewood College, as well as landmarks such as the Wisconsin Historical Society, the State Street pedestrian mall, Camp Randall Stadium, the Kohl Center, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Henry Vilas Zoo, UW Health University Hospital, and historic Forest Hill Cemetery. The district is represented by Democrat Shelia Stubbs, since January 2019. The 77th district has the highest Asian American population in the Assembly.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 78th Assembly district</span> American legislative district for Madison, Wisconsin

The 78th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within central Dane County. It includes the south and roughly half of the east side of the city of Madison, along with the city of Monona and most of the village of McFarland. The district contains the Capital Springs State Recreation Area and the Alliant Energy Center. The district is represented by Democrat Lisa Subeck, since January 2015.

The 79th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within the city of Madison, in central Dane County. The district comprises much of the west side of the city of Madison. The district is represented by Democrat Alex Joers, since January 2023. After the 2024 redistricting, Joers no longer resides in the new 79th district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 80th Assembly district</span> American legislative district in Dane County, Wisconsin

The 80th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in south-central Wisconsin, the district comprises areas of central Dane County, including neighborhoods of the far west side of the city of Madison—west of the Beltline—along with the city of Verona and the village of Cross Plains. The district is represented by Democrat Mike Bare, since January 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wisconsin's 85th Assembly district</span> American legislative district for Wausau, Wisconsin

The 85th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Located in north-central Wisconsin, the district is entirely contained within Marathon County. It includes the city of Wausau and the village of Weston. The district is represented by Republican Patrick Snyder, since January 2017. After the 2024 redistricting, Snyder no longer resides in the new 85th district.

References

  1. "Assembly District 81". Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. "Wisconsin Legislative Districts - Assembly District 81 Boundaries". Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Representative Dave Considin". Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. "An Act ... relating to: legislative redistricting". Act No. 94 of 2023. Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. "Representative Fred Clark". Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved February 4, 2021.