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Jerry Petrowski
| Jerry Petrowski | ||
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| Wisconsin State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| June 26, 2012 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | June 5, 2012 (Recall election) | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | ||
| 1999 - June 5, 2012 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/16/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Wausau, WI | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Petrowski previously served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 86th District from 1999 to June 5, 2012.
Petrowski served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968-1974 and has worked as a ginseng/dairy/beef farmer.
He is a member of the 7th District Republican Party, Farm Bureau, Friends of Rib Mountain, Marathon County Republican Party, Marathon Lions, Merrill Toastmasters, National Rifle Association (NRA), Saint Mary Catholic Church, and Wisconsin Rifle and Pistol Association.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism | ||||
| • Economic Development and Local Government, Vice-Chair | ||||
| • Financial Institutions and Rural Issues | ||||
| • Transportation, Public Safety, and Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
At the beginning of the 2011 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health and Public Safety | ||||
| • Rural Economic Development | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
At the beginning of the 2009 legislative session, Petrowski served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Petrowski ran in place of Sen. Pam Galloway (R) in the recall election that was scheduled against her. He defeated fellow state Rep. Donna Seidel in the recall on June 5.
| Recall of Wisconsin State Senator Pam Galloway, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jerry Petrowski |
61.3% | 44,107 | |
| Democratic | Donna Seidel | 38.6% | 27,744 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 58 | |
| Total Votes | 71,909 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Government Accountability Board | ||||
Petitions to recall Galloway were turned in on January 17, 2012 to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. Following GAB's decision that enough signatures were valid, a recall election was scheduled. Soon after, Galloway resigned her senate seat effective March 17. The recall, however, had to continue and Petrowski stepped in for Republicans.[4]
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Petrowski was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 86. He defeated Democrat Todd Punke and Independent Frederick Melms in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jerry Petrowski (R)
|
15,459 | |||
| Todd Punke (D) | 6,701 | |||
| Frederick Melms (I) | 967 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jerry Petrowski (R)
|
4,991 | 99.66% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:[6]
- AB-158 Driver education courses required to include hazards posed by railroad grade crossings
- AB-268 Capital losses: treatment of federalized
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
According to a report filed with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board at the end of April 2012, Petrowski raised $87,000 and had $79,000 on hand.[7]
2010
In 2010, Petrowski received $50,119 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jerry Petrowski's campaign in 2010 | |
| Natzke, Kenneth A | $500 |
| Fisher, Rodney | $500 |
| Tavern League Of Wisconsin | $500 |
| Wisconsin Insurance Alliance | $500 |
| Michels, Ruth L | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $50,119 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Petrowski's 2008 campaign were mostly individuals:[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conway, Steven | $500 |
| Oberndorf, William | $500 |
| 3M | $500 |
| Sorensen, Sid | $500 |
| Magiera, Christopher J | $500 |
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External links
- Representative Petrowski's web page
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Jerry Petrowski
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Petrowski's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Petrowski's on Wisconsin Eye
References
- ↑ Associated Press/C-SPAN, "Campaign 2012 - Wisconsin Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ WAOW, "Republican Jerry Petrowski sworn in as Wi Senator from 29th district," June 26, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Petrowski
- ↑ WSAW, "Rep. Petrowski to run for 29th District Senate Seat," March 21, 2012
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Jerry Petrowski
- ↑ The Journal Times, "Race heats up to fill Galloway's state Senate seat," April 30, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pam Galloway (R) |
Wisconsin State Senate District 29 June 29, 2012-Present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 1999–June 5, 2012 |
Succeeded by John Spiros (R) |
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