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Margaret Krusick
| Margaret Krusick | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983 - 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 | 1982 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1978 | |
| Master's | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/26/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Krusick earned her MA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She has worked as a a member of the Governor's Ombudsman Program for the Aging and Disabled, an administrative assistant for the Higher Education Aids Board, and as a legal assistant.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Krusick served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Krusick served on these committees:
- Aging and Long-Term Care Committee (Chair)
- Education Committee
- Jobs, the Economy and Small Business Committee
Issues
2012
Campaign themes
Krusick cited the following legislative priorities on her official campaign website:[2]
- Creating Jobs
- Increasing Public Safety
- 'Protecting Your Pocketbook
- Advocating for Seniors & Others
- Education
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Krusick ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7. Krusick was defeated by Daniel Riemer in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. No Republican has filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Daniel Riemer |
66.9% | 1,908 |
| Peggy Krusick Incumbent | 33.1% | 944 |
| Total Votes | 2,852 | |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Krusick was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 7. She defeated Republican Brad Sponholz in the general election on November 2, 2010. She defeated Democrat Scott Dettman in the September 14, 2010 primary election.[4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Krusick (D)
|
11,782 | |||
| Brad Sponholz (R) | 8,656 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peggy Krusick (D)
|
2,143 | 63.86% | ||
| Scott Dettman (D) | 1,207 | 35.97% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Krusick won re-election to Assembly District 7, receiving 59.53% of the vote.[5]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Krusick (D)
|
16,568 | |||
| Corrine Wiesmueller (R) | 10,578 | |||
| Brad Sponholz (L) | 655 | |||
| Scattering | 30 | |||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-259 Alzheimer's disease or related dementia: DHS to establish standards of care and treatment; residential care facilities must meet those standards to hold themselves out as offering special services; revisions to annual report from DHS to residential care facilities; emergency rule provision
- AB-183 Habitual parking violator: county or municipal ordinance for the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal permitted; conditions and fee provisions
- AB-285 Motor vehicle displaying disabled plates or ID card: fuel dealer requirement to provide employee to assist expanded; sign and forfeiture provisions; enforcement transferred to DAs
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Krusick received $10,788 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Margaret Krusick's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,313 |
| Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 | $500 |
| Wisconsin Insurance Alliance | $250 |
| Milwaukee Police Association | $250 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 75 | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,788 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Krusick's 2008 campaign were mainly teachers associations. She raised a total of $17,752.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Krusick, Peggy | $2,285 |
| Milwaukee Teachers Education Assoc | $1,000 |
| Federation of Teachers Local 212 | $500 |
| WI AFSCME Councils 40 & 48 | $500 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $500 |
2006
In the 2006 election, Krusick raised a total of $1,953. [8]
Her six largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 |
| Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 75 | $500 |
| Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals | $300 |
| Feingold Senate CMTE | $250 |
| Wisconsin Institute of CPAs | $250 |
| Beverly Healthcare | $100 |
2004
In the 2004 election, Krusick raised a total of $2,148. [9]
Her five largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 |
| Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals | $500 |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | $285 |
| Wisconsin Institute of CPAs | $250 |
| Wisconsin Builders Association | $250 |
2002
In the 2002 election, Krusick raised a total of $213. [10]
Her five largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stone, Louise | $250 |
| Stojkovic, Milan | $100 |
| Bettes, Richard | $100 |
| Ignatowski, Chet & Esther | $100 |
| Public Subsidy | -$376 |
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External links
- Campaign website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Margaret Krusick
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Freedom Speaks
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Krusick
- ↑ Peggy Krusick Official Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2004 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2002 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by Daniel Riemer (D) |
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