Wisconsin Senate, District 25
Encyclopedia
The 25th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in far north-western Wisconsin
, and is currently composed of Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron
, Sawyer
, and Washburn
counties. The district area is a mostly rural
, and covers more land and more counties than any other district in Wisconsin.
is the senator serving the 25th district. He was re-elected in 2010 to another four year term, and has been serving the district since 1987. Before serving as a senator, he held an office in the State Assembly
.
The area of the 25th Senate District contains three State Assembly
Districts:the 73rd (represented by Nick Milroy
), the 74th (represented by Janet Bewley
), and the 75th (represented by Roger Rivard
).
The district is also located within Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
, which is represented by U.S. Representative Sean Duffy
.
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 currently composed of Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron
Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 6,861. Its county seat is Hurley.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Sawyer
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,196. Its county seat is Hayward.-History:The county is named for Philetus Sawyer, who represented Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 19th century.-Geography:According to...
, and Washburn
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,036. Its county seat is Shell Lake.-Geography:According to the U.S...
counties. The district area is a mostly rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
, and covers more land and more counties than any other district in Wisconsin.
Current elected officials
Robert JauchRobert Jauch
Robert Jauch is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District since 1987. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 49th district from 1983 through 1987.-2011 Wisconsin protests:...
is the senator serving the 25th district. He was re-elected in 2010 to another four year term, and has been serving the district since 1987. Before serving as a senator, he 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....
.
The area of the 25th 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 73rd (represented by Nick Milroy
Nick Milroy
Nick Milroy is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 73rd Assembly District since his election in 2008.-Biography:...
), the 74th (represented by Janet Bewley
Janet Bewley (Wisconsin politician)
Janet Bewley is a Wisconsin-based American politician and legislator.Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bewley graduated from Case Western Reserve University. Being the first member of her family to graduate from college, she went on to earn a Master's in Academic Administration from the University of Maine...
), and the 75th (represented by Roger Rivard
Roger Rivard
Roger Rivard is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 75th Assembly District since 2010.-Notes:...
).
The district is also located within Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
Wisconsin's 7th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in northwestern and central Wisconsin; it is the largest congressional district in the state geographically, covering 20 counties , for a total of 18,787 sq mi...
, which is represented by U.S. Representative Sean Duffy
Sean Duffy
Sean Patrick Duffy is an American politician, prosecutor, former sports commentator and reality television personality. He first entered public life as a cast member on The Real World: Boston and 2002's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons, before going on to serve as district...
.
Past senators
The district has previously been represented by:- Dan Theno, 1972-1987
- Arthur CirilliArthur CirilliArthur Cirilli was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th district from 1967 to 1972. He only served part of his second term, upon which his successor was elected in a special election....
, 1967-1972 - Frank Christopherson, Jr.Frank Christopherson, Jr.Frank W. Christopherson, Jr. was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th district from 1963 to 1967....
, 1963-1967 - Carl LauriCarl LauriCarl Lauri was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th district from 1955 to 1963.According to the Wisconsin Blue Book , he was born in Superior, Wisconsin, and graduated from Superior State College in 1954. He formerly worked as a railroad clerk, and was a veteran of...
, 1955-1963 - Clifford KruegerClifford KruegerClifford W. "Tiny" Krueger was an American politician, businessman and circus performer from Wisconsin.-Circus career:Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin...
, 1947-1955 - Elmer PetersonElmer PetersonElmer Peterson was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District from 1943 to 1947. He belonged the Wisconsin Progressive Party, which was a third party that briefly held a dominant role in Wisconsin politics .-References:...
, 1943-1947 - Philip NelsonPhilip Nelson (Wisconsin politician)Philip E. Nelson was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District from 1931 to 1943. He resided in Maple, Wisconsin, and was a delegate to the 1936 Republican National Convention.-References:...
, 1931-1943 - Bruce JohnsonBruce Johnson (Wisconsin politician)Bruce R. Johnson was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District from 1927 to 1931. He resided in Superior, Wisconsin.-References:...
, 1927-1931 - Dr. Joseph Barber, 1923-1927
- Spencer M. MarshSpencer M. MarshSpencer M. Marsh, , was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District. He was elected in 1906, receiving 9,507 votes against 7,478 votes for rival William Fehlandt....
, 1907-1911 - William Rust, 1887-1891
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...
.