Kelda Roys

Kelda Roys
Wisconsin State Assembly District 81
Former officeholder
In office
2009 - 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	2008
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	New York University, 2000
J.D.	University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, 2004
Personal
Birthday	06/24/1979
Place of birth	Marshfield, WI
Profession	Attorney
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Kelda Helen Roys (b. June 24, 1979) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 81st District from 2009 to 2013. She served as Minority Caucus Chair.

Roys received her JD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, and BA from New York University. She has worked as an attorney and Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin.

Roys is a member of the Legal Assistance for Women, Board of Directors, Madison Repertory Theatre, TEMPO, Madison, and Wisconsin Bar Association.

In February 2012, the grassroots organization Democracy for America, founded by Howard Dean, named Roys one of the top 10 progressive candidates in the 2012 U.S. House races.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roys served on these committees:

• Assembly Organization Committee
• Consumer Protection Committee
• Elections and Campaign Reform Committee
• Rules Committee
• Rural Economic Development Committee

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roys served on these committees:

• Aging and Long-Term Care Committee
• Consumer Protection Committee
• Elections and Campaign Reform Committee
• Health and Healthcare Reform Committee (Vice Chair)
• State Affairs and Homeland Security Committee

Issues

Campaign themes

2010

Oh her campaign site Roys listed her positions on a number of issues, including:

• Health Care - "We must address the health care crisis, and provide universal coverage for all Wisconsinites."
• Education - "Kelda is the only candidate supported by our teachers."
• Jobs & Economic Development - "To sustain a strong and stable economy, we must enable diverse businesses and skilled workers to innovate and thrive."
• Fiscal Responsibility - "Our state budget and its process should reflect the values and priorities of Wisconsin voters - state government must tax and spend responsibly and fairly."
• Government Accountability - "Elections should be publicly financed, not bought by private special interests."

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:

• AB-57 Mother may breast-feed her child in any public or private location where she is authorized to be; penalty provision
• AB-135 College savings program and college tuition and expenses program: income tax deduction may be claimed by divorced or legally separated parent of child; total annual deduction for parents set
• AB-163 Political signs meeting certain criteria on rental premises: landlord may not prohibit
• AB-287 Fermented malt beverage: tax rate increased; funding for law enforcement officers, training, equipment, and AODA treatment services and prevention programs

For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.

Elections

2012

See also: Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district elections, 2012

Roys ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Wisconsin's 2nd District. She sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket and faced Mark Pocan, Matt Silverman, and Dennis Hall in the August 14 Democratic primary. Pocan won the primary and moved on to the general election.

2010

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010

Roys was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 81. She was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election and in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 81 Democratic primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Janet Bewley (D)		3,687	67.32%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Roys received $20,425 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.

Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Kelda Roys's campaign in 2010
Alliant Energy	$500
Dean, David	$500
American Family Insurance	$500
Friends Of Carol Beals	$500
Wisconsin Health & Hospital Association	$500
Total Raised in 2010	$20,425

2008

The top 5 donors to Roys' 2008 campaign:

Donor	Amount
Roys, Kelda	$9,958
Iulo, Robert	$500
WI Education Assoc Council	$500
Federation of Teachers Local 212	$500
Service Employees WI State Council	$500

External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• Representative Roys' web page
• Kelda for Assembly - Official campaign site
• Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Kelda Roys
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008
• Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
• Representative Roys' facebook
• Representative Roys' LinkedIn
• Representative Roys on Wisconsin Eye

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Wisconsin State Assembly District 81 2009-2013	Succeeded by Fred Clark (D)