Elizabeth Coggs
| Elizabeth Coggs | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 10 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - January 3, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Lincoln High School (1974) | |
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1992 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Coggs was the 10th District Milwaukee County Supervisor from 1988 up until her election in 2010. She served as second Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors from 1996-2000, and was the first person of color and first female to be elected to this position by the board members.
Coggs holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. [1]
Family tradition
Elizabeth continues the family tradition of serving in elective office which has spanned generations. Issac Coggs, Elizabeth's father, was one of the first African Americans elected to the State Assembly in 1952 and served until 1963. Marcia P. Coggs, Elizabeth's mother, served in the Assembly from 1977 to 1991. Spencer Coggs and Leon Young, who are Elizabeth's cousins, currently serve in the Assembly and Senate[2].
Both Issac and Marcia Coggs have had county buildings named after them in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Human Services Center is named after Marcia Coggs and the Community Health Connection Center is named in honor of Issac Coggs[3].
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coggs served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2012
Coggs ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Senate, District 6.[4] Coggs was defeated by Nikiya Harris in the August 14, 2012 Democratic primary.[5] The general election is on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Wisconsin State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Nikiya Harris |
47.9% | 6,388 |
| Elizabeth Coggs | 33.5% | 4,466 |
| Michael Mayo | 10.1% | 1,351 |
| Allyn Monroe Swan | 5.7% | 767 |
| Delta Triplett | 2.8% | 377 |
| Total Votes | 13,349 | |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Coggs defeated Independent Ieshuh Griffin in the November 2 general election. Coggs was opposed in the primary election by Stephanie Findley and Sherman Hill. [7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 10 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Elizabeth Coggs (D)
|
15,874 | |||
| Ieshuh Griffin (I) | 1,223 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 10 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elizabeth M. Coggs (D)
|
2,613 | 66.45% | ||
| Stephanie Findley (D) | 1,039 | 26.42% | ||
| Sherman L. Hill (D) | 268 | 6.82% | ||
Campaign themes
According to Coggs' campaign website, her focus is on faith, hope and harmony. [8]
Campaign donors
In Wisconsin, there is a $500 campaign contribution limit for donations to partisan Assembly candidates.[9]
2010
In 2010, Coggs received $18,557 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[10]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elizabeth Coggs's campaign in 2010 | |
| Coggs, Elizabeth M | $11,607 |
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 |
| Milwaukee Teachers Education Association | $500 |
| United Transportation Union | $500 |
| Friends Of Leon D Young | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,557 |
Personal
Coggs has three daughters and one grandson.
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External links
- Elizabeth Coggs on the Wisconsin State Assembly website
- Elizabeth Coggs' biography on Project Vote Smart
- Elizabeth Coggs' official campaign website
- Coggs on Facebook
- Wisconsin Vote.org, "Candidate Detail-Elizabeth Coggs," accessed August 12, 2012</ref>
References
- ↑ Press Release on Campaign website
- ↑ Milwaukee Courier "Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs looking to run for Williams’ seat", May 28, 2010
- ↑ Milwaukee County "Supervisor Marcia Coggs"
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Associated Press Election Results, "Wisconsin State Senate Primary Results 2012," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Campaign website
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "Contribution Limits"
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Annette "Polly" Williams |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 10 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Sandy Pasch (D) |
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