Judith Robson
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Judith Biros 'Judy' Robson (born 1939) is a former American
politician from Beloit
, Wisconsin
. She served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate
and represented the state's fifteenth senate district. A member of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
, Robson was the first female Democratic State Senate majority leader in Wisconsin history.
Robson was born in Cleveland, Ohio
and now lives in Beloit, Wisconsin. She received a BSN
degree from St. John's College
in Cleveland, and a Master of Science
degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
in 1976. She is a registered nurse
. Before being elected to public office, Robson worked as a nurse and as an instructor, primarily at Blackhawk Technical College
.
Robson was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in June 1987 in a special election. She was reelected to her seat several times and served in that house until 1999. In 1998, she was elected to the State Senate and reelected in 2002. Robson was selected by her peers to be the State Senate Democratic Leader in 2005. She was reelected in 2006 and became the Majority Leader of the Wisconsin State Senate in 2007 following the Democratic takeover of the State Senate in the 2006 elections. The day after passage of the 2007-2008 state budget, the Senate Democratic Caucus elected Russ Decker
to replace Robson as Majority Leader.
Senator Robson did not seek reelection in 2010.
United States
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politician from Beloit
Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, Beloit had a population of 36,966. The greater Beloit area is home to more than 91,000 residents.-Claim to fame:...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. She served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate
Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly...
and represented the state's fifteenth senate district. A member of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin. As of 2009, it is headed by state party chairman Mike Tate, who is the youngest chairman of a state party...
, Robson was the first female Democratic State Senate majority leader in Wisconsin history.
Robson was born in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
and now lives in Beloit, Wisconsin. She received a BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an American four year academic degree in the science and principles of nursing, granted by a tertiary education university or similarly accredited school...
degree from St. John's College
St. John's College, Cleveland
St. John's College in Cleveland, Ohio, originally known as Sisters' College, was a school for teachers and nurses established in 1928 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. In fall 1974, enrollment included 619 women and 51 men. The school closed in 1975. The facilities were then merged with...
in Cleveland, and a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
in 1976. She is a registered nurse
Registered nurse
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program at a university or college and has passed a national licensing exam. A registered nurse helps individuals, families, and groups to achieve health and prevent disease...
. Before being elected to public office, Robson worked as a nurse and as an instructor, primarily at Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College is a technical college in Rock County, Wisconsin and a component of the Wisconsin Technical College System...
.
Robson was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in June 1987 in a special election. She was reelected to her seat several times and served in that house until 1999. In 1998, she was elected to the State Senate and reelected in 2002. Robson was selected by her peers to be the State Senate Democratic Leader in 2005. She was reelected in 2006 and became the Majority Leader of the Wisconsin State Senate in 2007 following the Democratic takeover of the State Senate in the 2006 elections. The day after passage of the 2007-2008 state budget, the Senate Democratic Caucus elected Russ Decker
Russ Decker
Russell Decker was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 29th District from 1991 to 2011. He served as Majority Leader from 2007 until leaving office in January 2011....
to replace Robson as Majority Leader.
Senator Robson did not seek reelection in 2010.
Committee assignments
- Committee for review of Administrative Rules
- Joint committee for review of Administrative Rules
- Committee on Education, Ethics and Elections
- Committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care
- Special Committee on Improving Wisconsin's Fiscal Management
- Special Committee on The Public Health System's Response to Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies (Chair)
- Wisconsin Artistic Endowment Foundation
- Women's Council
External links
- Wisconsin State Legislature - Senator Judy Robson official WI Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Judith Biros 'Judy' Robson (WI) profile
- Follow the Money - Judy Robson
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - Judy Robson campaign contributions