Daniel Riemer
Daniel Riemer (Democratic Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2025.
Riemer (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Riemer was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging and Long-Term Care Committee
- Health Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Riemer was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Riemer was assigned to the following committees:
- Tax Exemptions Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Health Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Medicaid Reform and Oversight Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Public Benefit Reform |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Workforce Development |
| • Joint Review on Criminal Penalties |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Riemer served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Mental Health Reform |
| • Workforce Development |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Health |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riemer served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health |
| • International Trade and Commerce |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
Daniel Riemer did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer defeated Zachary Marshall in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Daniel Riemer (D) | 61.8 | 12,476 |
| Zachary Marshall (R) | 38.1 | 7,690 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 20,185 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Riemer | 99.8 | 4,202 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 4,212 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Zachary Marshall advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Zachary Marshall | 98.5 | 2,262 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 2,297 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Riemer (D) | 97.1 | 19,431 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.9 | 578 | ||
| Total votes: 20,009 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Riemer | 99.8 | 4,491 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 4,498 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer defeated Matthew Bughman in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Riemer (D) | 78.3 | 15,187 |
 | Matthew Bughman (L) | 20.4 | 3,953 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 260 | ||
| Total votes: 19,400 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Incumbent Daniel Riemer advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Riemer | 100.0 | 4,403 |
| Total votes: 4,403 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7
Matthew Bughman advanced from the Libertarian primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Bughman | 100.0 | 12 |
| Total votes: 12 | |||
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2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Daniel Riemer defeated Zachary Marshall and Matthew Bughman in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 general election.[1][2]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Daniel Riemer Incumbent |
56.24% | 13,514 | |
| Republican | Zachary Marshall | 38.34% | 9,212 | |
| Libertarian | Matthew Bughman | 5.42% | 1,303 | |
| Total Votes | 24,029 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Daniel Riemer ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Daniel Riemer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Zachary Marshall ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Zachary Marshall (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Daniel Riemer was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Scott Espeseth was unopposed in the Republican primary. Riemer and Espeseth faced off in the general election.[5][6] Incumbent Riemer defeated Espeseth in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Riemer Incumbent |
55.7% | 11,065 | |
| Republican | Scott Espeseth | 44.3% | 8,800 | |
| Total Votes | 19,865 | |||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Riemer won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7. He defeated incumbent Peggy Krusick (D) in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Riemer |
85.4% | 16,664 | |
| Democratic | Peggy Krusick (Write-In) | 12.8% | 2,499 | |
| Independent | Tiffany Lee Koehler (Write-In) | 0% | 2 | |
| - | Scattering | 1.8% | 359 | |
| Total Votes | 19,524 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Riemer |
66.9% | 1,908 |
| Peggy Krusick Incumbent | 33.1% | 944 |
| Total Votes | 2,852 | |
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2014
Riemer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Expand the Transitional Jobs Program. For two years, Wisconsin has run a successful Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project that has provided thousands of unemployed workers with transitional employment while they pursue permanent careers. The state has failed to find continued funding for this program and it will end soon. It is essential to save and strengthen this program."
Education
- Excerpt: "To begin with, we need to restore fairness to the school aid formula. Educating the children of Milwaukee, West Allis, West Milwaukee and Greenfield is just as important as educating those who live in wealthier suburbs. What we spend to educate the K-12 students of the 7th Assembly District should not be less than the amount spent to educate similar groups of students anywhere else in Wisconsin. I will fight for an equitable formula for school aid so that all of our children can receive a first-class education, no matter what school a student attends."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "That's why I support getting rid of tax loopholes for special interests. To ease the tax burden on the middle class and small business, the wealthy and big corporations should pay their fair share."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "Allow BadgerCare to cover everyone up to 133% of the poverty line."
2012
Riemer's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
- Job creation
- Education
- Taxes
- Healthcare
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Riemer’s endorsements included the following:[11]
- AFT local
- AFT Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Progress
- SEIU
- Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12.
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2023
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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Riemer for Assembly, "Issues," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Riemer for Assembly Official Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ Campaign Twitter Feed, "Riemer4Assembly," July 2, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Margaret Krusick (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 2013-2025 |
Succeeded by Karen Kirsch (D) |
