Wisconsin Senate, District 11
Encyclopedia
The 11th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in southern Wisconsin
, and is composed of parts of Waukesha
, Jefferson
, and Walworth
Counties.
is the senator serving the 11th district. He has served since 2002, and was re-elected in 2010 to another four year term. Before serving as a senator, she held an office in the State Assembly
, serving the 43rd District from 1996 to 2002.
The area of the 11th Senate District contains three State Assembly
Districts:
The northern part of the 11th district is located within Wisconsin's 5th congressional district
, which is represented by U.S. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner
. The southern part of the 11th district is located within Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
, represented by U.S. Representative Paul Ryan
.
Note: the boundaries of districts have sometimes changed over history. Previous politicians of a specific numbered district may have represented a slightly different geographic area, due to redistricting
.
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...
, and is composed of parts of Waukesha
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2008, the population was 380,629. Its county seat is Waukesha.-History:The part of Wisconsin that Waukesha County now occupies was a part of Michigan when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the...
, Jefferson
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 74,021. Its county seat is Jefferson.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, and Walworth
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 102,228. Its county seat is Elkhorn.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Counties.
Current elected officials
Neal KedzieNeal Kedzie
Neal Kedzie is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 11th District since 2002. He was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, serving the 43rd District from 1996 through 2002....
is the senator serving the 11th district. He has served since 2002, and was re-elected in 2010 to another four year term. Before serving as a senator, she held an office in the State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
, serving the 43rd District from 1996 to 2002.
The area of the 11th Senate District contains three State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
Districts:
- The 31st (represented by Stephen NassStephen NassStephen L. Nass is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.Born in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Nass graduated from Whitewater High School before receiving a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in 1978. He also received a M.S.Ed...
) - The 32nd (represented by Tyler AugustTyler AugustTyler August is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.Born in Wisconsin in 1983, August attended the University of Wisconsin. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. Previously, he was the former chief of staff to Rep. Thomas Lothian.-Notes:...
) - The 33rd (represented by Chris KapengaChris KapengaChris Kapenga is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.Kapenga graduated from Calvin College in 1994, with a degree in Accountancy. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. He is the owner of a business in Brookfield, called Integrated Time Systems...
)
The northern part of the 11th district is located within Wisconsin's 5th congressional district
Wisconsin's 5th congressional district
Wisconsin's 5th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in Wisconsin, covering all of Ozaukee and Washington counties, almost all of Waukesha County and portions of Milwaukee and Jefferson counties. The district includes the northern...
, which is represented by U.S. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner
Jim Sensenbrenner
Frank James Sensenbrenner, Jr. is an American politician who has been a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives since 1979, representing . The district, the state's richest, includes many of Milwaukee's northern and western suburbs, and extends into rural...
. The southern part of the 11th district is located within Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
Wisconsin's 1st congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in southeastern Wisconsin, covering Kenosha County, Racine County and most of Walworth County, as well as portions of Rock County, Waukesha County and Milwaukee County. The district's...
, represented by U.S. Representative Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan may refer to:* Paul Ryan , member of the U.S. House of Representatives* Paul Ryan , music agent for The Agency, former Cradle of Filth guitarist* Paul Ryan , comics artist...
.
Past senators
The district has previously been represented by:- Joanne Huelsman, from ?-2002
- Mac DavisMac DavisMac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter, and actor originally from Lubbock, Texas who has enjoyed much crossover success...
, from ?-? - Warren BraunWarren Braun-Biography:Braun was born on June 12, 1934 in Eden, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Mary Springs High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin before attending the Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University Law School. Braun served in the United States Army...
, from 1976-? - Wayne F. WhittowWayne F. WhittowWayne F. Whittow is an American politician, former Wisconsin legislator and current City Treasurer of the City of Milwaukee. He is a Democrat.- Background :...
, from 1966 to 1976 - Arthur Lenroot, Jr.Arthur Lenroot, Jr.Arthur Alvin Lenroot, Jr. was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 11th district from 1947 to 1955.He was born in Superior, Wisconsin, and was a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention. According to the Wisconsin Blue Book, he was elected in 1946 and re-elected...
, from 1947 to 1955 - George HudnallGeorge Hudnall-Biography:Hudnall was born on January 9, 1864 in Rural, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and practiced law in Superior, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He passed away in 1936.-Political career:...
, from 1902 to 1910 - John Kingston, Jr., from 1890 to 1894
- George F. Merrill, from 1886 to 1890
Note: the boundaries of districts have sometimes changed over history. Previous politicians of a specific numbered district may have represented a slightly different geographic area, due to redistricting
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
.
External links
- 11th Senate District, Senator Kedzie in the Wisconsin Blue BookWisconsin Blue BookThe Wisconsin Blue Book is a biannual publication of the Wisconsin's Legislative Reference Bureau. The Blue Book is an almanac containing information on the government, economics, demographics, geography and history of the state of Wisconsin. The book was first published in 1853...
(2005-2006) - Senator Kedzie official campaign site