Andy Jorgensen
| Andy Jorgensen | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/10/1967 | |
| Place of birth | Berlin, WI | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jorgensen has worked as a dairy farmer, assembly line operator at General Motors, morning radio talk show host, and shop steward with the United Auto Workers.
He is a member of the Jefferson County Agribusiness Club, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Jefferson County Labor Council, Local 95 - United Auto Workers, and Local Community Action Program - United Auto Workers.[2]
On his campaign website Jorgensen lists a number of legislative priorities, including:[3]
- Access to Affordable Health Care - "increasing access to affordable health care has been - and is - one of Andy Jorgensen's top priorities."
- Tax Relief for Working Families - "in tight economic times, state government should tighten its belt right along with working families. As the 2007-08 budget was drafted, he was an independent voice for his district, calling for cuts at the agency level."
- Quality Education for All - "parents want the best possible educational opportunities for their kids, at the best possible price. Andy has always supported 2/3rds funding from the state for public schools."
- Creating Economic Opportunities - "federal government must take action to turn the economy around, but he believes the state should address economic issues, too. By maintaining our quality educational system, supporting job training programs, and keeping the quality of life high, our leaders - like Andy - can ensure Wisconsin is an attractive place to open and grow a business."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jorgensen served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Assembly Organization | ||||
| • International Trade and Commerce | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Small Business Development | ||||
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jorgensen served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Audit | ||||
| • Audit | ||||
| • Rural Economic Development, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jorgensen served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Audit, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Audit | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Jorgensen won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 43. Jorgensen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[4] Jorgensen defeated District 43 incumbent Evan Wynn (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 43, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Evan Wynn Incumbent | 42.2% | 12,894 | |
| Democratic |  Andy Jorgensen Incumbent |
57.6% | 17,612 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.3% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 30,585 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Jorgensen was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 37. He defeated Republican Vicki Milbrath in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 37 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Jorgensen (D)
|
11,908 | |||
| Vicki Milbrath (R) | 10,895 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 37
Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andy Jorgensen (D)
|
1,678 | 99.76% | ||
2008
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On November 4, 2008, Jorgensen won re-election to Assembly District 37, receiving 59.23% of the vote.[7]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Jorgensen (D)
|
17,724 | |||
| Kent Koebke (R) | 12,161 | |||
| Scattering | 38 | |||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-31 Employment discrimination: action in circuit court to recover damages permitted, surcharge provision
- AB-172 Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required
- AB-323 Sex offender registrants required to provide email accounts and Internet addresses of every Web site maintained by the registrant for personal or household use and all Internet user names
- AB-332 Airgun and crossbow use for hunting under certain licenses authorized
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jorgensen received $38,965 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Jorgensen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Capital Area Uniserv North | $1,000 |
| Jorgensen, Andrew Earl | $547 |
| Wisconsin Pipe Trades | $500 |
| Layton, Peter | $500 |
| Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,965 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Jorgensen's 2008 campaign were individuals and party organizations:[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assembly Democratic Campaign Cmte | $1,672 |
| Jorgensen, Toni | $1,517 |
| Davis, Jared A | $1,000 |
| Buntrock, Dean L | $1,000 |
| Democratic Party of Dane County | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- Bill ensuring healthy food stamp options passes - UW Badger Herald
- Bright future for Rock River Water Trail national designation - Watertown Daily Times
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External links
- Representative Jorgensen's campaign
- Representative Jorgensen's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Andy Jorgensen
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions:2008
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Jorgensen's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Jorgensen's facebook
- Representative Jorgensen on Wisconsin Eye
References
- ↑ Wisconsin State Legislature, " 2013 Assembly Resolution 1," January 7, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Jorgensen
- ↑ Andy Jorgensen Issues
- ↑ Wisconsin Department of Elections - Official Primary Results
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Evan Wynn (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 43 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 37 2006–2013 |
Succeeded by John Jagler (R) |
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