Frederick Kessler
| Frederick Kessler | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/11/1940 | |
| Place of birth | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Profession | Labor Arbitrator | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Kessler currently works as a labor arbitrator. He has served as Circuit Judge in Wisconsin (1978-1981, 1986-1988), and County Court Judge of Milwaukee County (1972-1979).
He is a board member of the World Affairs Council of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Chapter American Civil Liberties Union.[1]
Issue positions
2008
Kessler's answers to the Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Kessler did not provide an answer when asked what his top legislative priorities were.[2]
Kessler opposes the Earmark Transparency Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. Rich Zipperer . The North Shore Exponent claims Kessler fears that such legislation would reveal which earmarks are put into the budgets that benefit his district.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kessler served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Campaigns and Elections | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kessler served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Rules | ||||
| • Administrative Rules | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Elections and Campaign Reform | ||||
| • Personal Privacy | ||||
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kessler served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs and Homeland Security, Chair | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Corrections and the Courts | ||||
| • Elections and Campaign Reform | ||||
| • Judiciary and Ethics | ||||
| • Personal Privacy | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kessler won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 12. Kessler defeated Mario Hall in the Democratic primary on August 14[4] and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frederick Kessler Incumbent |
98.6% | 16,193 | |
| – | Scattering | 1.4% | 232 | |
| Total Votes | 16,425 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Frederick Kessler Incumbent |
71.8% | 1,937 |
| Mario Hall | 28.2% | 762 |
| Total Votes | 2,699 | |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Kessler was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 12. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Kessler was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 12 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frederick Kessler (D)
|
13,758 | |||
| Sam Hagedorn (R) | 4,868 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 12
Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frederick P. Kessler (D)
|
2,689 | 99.41% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kessler won re-election to Assembly District 12, receiving 98.92% of the vote.[7]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 12 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frederick Kessler (D)
|
20,399 | |||
| Scattering | 233 | |||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-30 Employer monitoring of employee electronic mail: prohibitions created; DWD to hear discrimination or discharge complaints
- AB-61 Drug violation re Uniform Controlled Substances Act: court or DOT may suspend motor vehicle operating privilege
- AB-62 Ethics, elections, and lobbying regulation laws: prosecution and venue for trial of civil and criminal violations modified; disclosure of certain information provision
- AJR-15 Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out
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, Kessler received $17,379 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frederick Kessler's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $3,863 |
| Mtea PAC Fund | $500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 75 | $500 |
| Wisconsin Pipe Trades | $500 |
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,379 |
2008
In the 2008 election, Kessler raised a total of $9,433.[9]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| WI Education Assoc Council | $500 |
| Frantz, John A | $500 |
| Seidel, Friends of Donna | $500 |
| Madison Teachers | $500 |
| Electrical Workers | $500 |
2006
In the 2006 election, Kessler raised a total of $12,516. [10]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 |
| Schmidt, Wolfgang | $500 |
| Frantz, John A | $500 |
| Wisconsin AFSCME Councils 40 & 48 | $500 |
| Six other donors, each donating $500[10] | $500 |
2004
In the 2004 election, Kessler raised a total of $19,774. [11]
His five largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kessler, Frederick | $8,024 |
| Wisconsin AFSCME Councils 40 & 48 | $500 |
| Samson, R Max | $500 |
| Wisconsin Federation of Teachers | $500 |
| Seven other donors, each donating $500 | $500 |
Recent news
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- Theater Listings for May 17-23 - New York Times
- Bipartisan privacy caucus pushes drone restriction bill - Kansas Watchdog (blog)
- Government and Political Roundup: Deal hopes to be reached on where public ... - Pierce County Herald
- Bill requires sex offenders to notify schools - La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse Tribune
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External links
- Representative Kessler's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Frederick Kessler
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Kessler's LinkedIn
- Kessler on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Kessler
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Kessler Issue Positions
- ↑ North Shore Exponent, "Will Red Fred Kessler listen to Rich Zipperer’s call for comprehensive earmark reform in Wisconsin?" Aug. 4, 2009
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2004 Campaign contributions
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