Debra Kolste
Debra Kolste (Democratic Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 44. She assumed office on January 7, 2013. She left office on January 4, 2021.
Kolste (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 44. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Kolste was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Substance Abuse and Prevention Committee
- Medicaid Reform and Oversight Committee
- Agriculture 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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| • Aging and Long-Term Care |
| • Health |
| • Public Benefit Reform |
| • Rules |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Small Business Development |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kolste served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Workforce Development |
| • Transportation |
| • Health |
| • Public Benefit Reform |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kolste served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health |
| • Mental Health |
| • Small Business Development |
| • Transportation |
| • Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
Debra Kolste did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44
Incumbent Debra Kolste won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Debra Kolste (D) | 97.5 | 18,005 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 467 | ||
| Total votes: 18,472 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44
Incumbent Debra Kolste advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Debra Kolste | 100.0 | 6,367 |
| Total votes: 6,367 | |||
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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 Debra Kolste ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 44 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Debra Kolste Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,948 | |
| Total Votes | 19,948 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Debra Kolste ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 44 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 44 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Debra Kolste Incumbent (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 Debra Kolste was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jacob Dorsey was unopposed in the Republican primary.[6][7] However, prior to the general election, Dorsey withdrew his candidacy. Kolste was to run unopposed in the general election,[8] but Dorsey appeared on the general election ballot.[9] Incumbent Kolste defeated Dorsey, and was re-elected for another term.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debra Kolste Incumbent |
68% | 13,354 | |
| Republican | Jacob Dorsey | 32% | 6,298 | |
| Total Votes | 19,652 | |||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kolste won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44. She defeated Sam Liebert, Yuri Rashkin, and Kevin Murray in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated incumbent Joe Knilans (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Knilans Incumbent | 38.3% | 10,571 | |
| Democratic | Debra Kolste |
61.5% | 16,983 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.2% | 43 | |
| Total Votes | 27,597 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Debra Kolste |
42.1% | 1,926 |
| Kevin Murray | 35.2% | 1,610 |
| Yuri Rashkin | 15.4% | 705 |
| Sam Liebert | 7.3% | 335 |
| Total Votes | 4,576 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "Wisconsin legislator announces retirement after three terms," February 20, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 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 Votes, accessed October 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ 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 Joe Knilans (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 44 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Sue Conley (D) |
