Leah Vukmir
| Leah Vukmir | ||
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| Wisconsin State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Assembly Member, Wisconsin State Assembly | ||
| 2003 - 2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Marquette University, 1980 | |
| Master's | University Wisconsin, Madison, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/26/1958 | |
| Place of birth | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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She won election in 2010 to become State Senator for the 5th Senate District by defeating incumbent Senator Jim Sullivan.
Vukmir earned a bachelors degree in nursing from Marquette University, and a Masters degree in nursing from UW-Madison. she is a registered nurse, and an active pediatric nurse practitioner. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vukmir served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary and Labor, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Administrative Rules, Co-chair | ||||
2011-2012
At the beginning of the 2011 legislative session, Vukmir served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Rules, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • Public Health, Human Services, and Revenue | ||||
| • Review of Administrative Rules, Chair | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2010
Vukmir had no primary opposition. In the November 2, 2010 general election, she defeated Democratic incumbent Jim Sullivan.
Vukmir has been a speaker at several Wisconsin Tea Parties. One of her key issues is combined reporting, which requires companies based in Wisconsin to pay taxes on assets located in other states. Vukmir argues combined reporting is a big reason Harley Davidson laid off 400 workers in 2010 and Polaris announced it would be leaving Wisconsin. Vukmir wanted a special session to repeal the tax, but the legislature did not move on it. [2][3] [4][5]
| Wisconsin State Senate, District 5 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Leah Vukmir (R)
|
36,852 | 52.15% | ||
| Jim Sullivan (D) | 33,702 | 47.69% | ||
| Wisconsin Senate, District 5 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Leah Vukmir (R)
|
18,346 | 99.47% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vukmir won re-election to Assembly District 14, receiving 62.28% of the vote.[6]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Leah Vukmir (R)
|
19,419 | |||
| Dave Hucke (D) | 11,708 | |||
| Scattering | 55 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Vukmir is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Vukmir raised a total of $704,716 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[7]
| Leah Vukmir's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Wisconsin State Senate, District 5 |  |
$50,810 | |
| 2010 | Wisconsin State Senate, District 5 |  |
$446,910 | |
| 2008 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14 | |
$51,910 | |
| 2006 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14 | |
$62,034 | |
| 2004 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14 | |
$52,316 | |
| 2002 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14 | |
$40,736 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $704,716 | |||
2012
Vukmir was not up for election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $50,810.
| Wisconsin State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| American Legislative Exchange Council | $2,689 | |||
| Potos, Kathryn | $1,500 | |||
| Wisconsin Wholesale Beer Distributors | $1,000 | |||
| Tavern Industry Association | $1,000 | |||
| Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $50,810 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Vukmir won election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $446,910.
| Wisconsin State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Taylor, Carol | $2,000 | |||
| Mitchell, Susan J | $2,000 | |||
| Republican Party Ozaukee County | $1,350 | |||
| Savage, Thomas R | $1,250 | |||
| Eastham, William E | $1,150 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $446,910 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Vukmir won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2008. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $51,910.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Blank | $950 | |||
| Knueppel, Kellye | $785 | |||
| Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists | $500 | |||
| Potos, Kathryn | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $51,910 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Vukmir won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $62,034.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | $500 | |||
| Sollenberger, Donna | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Hospital Association | $500 | |||
| Nichols, Tom | $500 | |||
| Eiler, Gary | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $62,034 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Vukmir won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $52,316.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Wisconsin Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $500 | |||
| Korom, Nancy | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Builders Association | $500 | |||
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $52,316 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Vukmir won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2002. During that election cycle, Vukmir raised a total of $40,736.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leah Vukmir's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Vukmir, Leah | $1,000 | |||
| Lehman, E G Elmer | $1,000 | |||
| Francke, Kathleen | $1,000 | |||
| Wisconsin Republican Party | $606 | |||
| Pittelkow, Robert | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $40,736 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Policy Positions
Jobs and the Economy in Wisconsin “We must eliminate government regulations and taxes that put our businesses at a competitive disadvantage and we must stop punishing successful companies that create good jobs.”
State Spending “We can no longer afford to grow state spending faster than our economy
Taxes “I will continue to work for tax relief, and fiscal policies that will grow our economy.“
Education “If our children are going to succeed in a world economy, they must have the skills to compete.”
Health Care “I will work to expand competition and consumer-driven health care in Wisconsin.”
Human Life “I understand, appreciate and value the sanctity of all human life.”[8]
Sponsored legislation
- 2005-AB 3 A bill that would expand enrollment in the Milwaukee school parental choice program and would help eliminate the enrollment caps on the program.
- 2005-AB 4 A bill that would make Health Savings Accounts tax deductible from state income tax. Wisconsin is one of three states that do not allow state tax deductions on HSA's. The bill passed both houses during the 2005-2006 legislative session, but was vetoed by the Governor.
- 2007-AB 739 Vukmir co-sponsored this “Earmark Transparency Act” introduced by Rep. [Rich Zipperer] of Pewaukee that would mandate prior public diclosure and debate on all earmark spending. The bill would also require disclosure of which legislator sought a particular earmark. This bill was passed in the Assembly, but died in the Senate Rules Committee.
- 2007-AB 820 Vukmir co-sponsored this “Competitive Marketplace Act” with Rep. Bill Kramer of Waukesha that would eliminate a law that requires certain retailers to mark-up prices by a certain amount.
- All bills introduced by Leah Vukmir in the 2007-2008 legislature.
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:[9]
- AR-7 Rate increases re sales tax, income tax, or franchise tax: two-thirds majority vote in Assembly required for passage, concurrence, and adoption
- AB-168 Biennial budget bill preparation and consideration revisions re state agency request for earmark or nonfiscal policy item prohibited, state agency budget modification report by DOA Secretary, earmark transparency report by LFB, JCF executive sessions and documents on legislature's Web site, committee of conference report may not contain earmarks or nonfiscal policy items; lobbyist principal's semiannual report to GAB modified
- AB-196 State agency and school district operations expenditures, contracts, and grants: DOA required to make certain information available on a Web site; DPI duties
Personal
Vukmir is married and has two children.[1]
Contact
Rep. Leah Vukmir
Room 107 West
State Capitol
P.O. Box 8953
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 266-9180
External links
- Leah Vukmir Official Campaign Site
- Leah Vukmir on the Wisconsin State Legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Map of 14th District
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Leah Vukmir on Facebook
- Leah Vukmir on Twitter
- Leah Vukmir on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Vukmir
- ↑ Leah Vukmir's Campaign Website, State Senate, June 9, 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office, 2010 Partisan Primary - 09/14/2010," July 13, 2010
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board Official General Election 2010 Results
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Vukmir, Leah," accessed May 31, 2013
- ↑ Vukmir’s campaign website
- ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Leah Vukmir
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Sullivan |
Wisconsin State Senator-Elect, District 5 2011-Present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by Scott Walker |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 14 2002–2011 |
Succeeded by Dale Kooyenga |
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