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Robb Kahl
Robb Kahl is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 47 from 2013 to 2017.
Kahl did not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2016.
Biography
Kahl graduated from Ripon College in 1994 and earned his J.D. from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1997.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kahl served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • State Affairs and Government Operations |
| • Transportation |
| • Insurance |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Children and Families |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kahl served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Administrative Rules |
| • Aging and Long-Term Care |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Insurance |
| • State Affairs |
| • Administrative Rules |
Campaign themes
2014
Kahl's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Collective Bargaining
- Excerpt: "I support the restoration of collective bargaining rights for all public employees. As Mayor of Monona, I worked with our employees under the previous collective bargaining system to find compromise and fairness, and we must return to an environment where employees once again have a say in their workplace conditions."
The War On Women
- Excerpt: "A woman’s right to make very personal and private medical decisions impacting her body, including any decisions regarding reproductive rights, must be protected. We must reverse the cuts to women’s health care access, including the elimination of funding for thousands of women receiving breast and cervical cancer screenings, birth control and STD/HIV testing and treatment through Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Responsible job growth requires an understanding of our economy and the obligation that we all share to be stewards of the land. I understand the balance needed to meet both our job growth goals and environmental obligations. To satisfy both we must invite all parties to be part of an open dialogue to find balanced solutions like improving the environmental performance of our existing electrical generation facilities while also continuing to push to be the leader in renewable, clean energy like wind and biomass."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "However, we can and should do more to expand and strengthen this service by allowing local governments to partner and have a stronger voice in funding transit investments via locally governed Regional Transit Authorities."
Marriage Equality
- Excerpt: "The right of any person, regardless of sex, to marry the person he or she loves and have the opportunity to build a family together is one we must continue as a society to pursue and provide. Wisconsin has made some vital steps in the advancement of rights for all individuals with regard to equality in relationships and parenthood, but we can and should do more to provide equal rights for every person."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Robb Kahl (D) did not seek re-election.
Jimmy Anderson defeated Adam Dahl in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 47 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jimmy Anderson |
69.02% | 19,154 | |
| Bernie Sanders Ind. | Adam Dahl | 30.98% | 8,596 | |
| Total Votes | 27,750 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Jimmy Anderson defeated Julia Arata-Fratta and H. Tony Hartmann in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 47 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Anderson |
44.67% | 3,517 | |
| Democratic | Julia Arata-Fratta | 38.37% | 3,021 | |
| Democratic | H. Tony Hartmann | 16.97% | 1,336 | |
| Total Votes | 7,874 | |||
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Robb Kahl was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Phillip Anderson ran as a Libertarian. Kahl and Anderson faced off in the general election as Michael LaForest (Green) was removed from the candidate list.[6][7] Incumbent Kahl defeated Anderson in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robb Kahl Incumbent |
81.6% | 20,332 | |
| Libertarian | Phillip Anderson | 18.4% | 4,596 | |
| Total Votes | 24,928 | |||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kahl won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 47. He defeated Amanda Hall in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Sandy Bakk (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sandy Bakk | 29% | 9,054 | |
| Democratic | Robb Kahl |
70.9% | 22,113 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 36 | |
| Total Votes | 31,203 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Robb Kahl |
67.6% | 3,037 |
| Amanda Hall | 32.4% | 1,457 |
| Total Votes | 4,494 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin Family Action: 2017-2018 legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom."[11]
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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Recent news
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Rep. Kahl's website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Robb Kahl on Facebook
- Robb Kahl on Twitter
- Robb Kahl on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Robb Kahl, "Issues," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Keith Ripp (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 47 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Anderson (D) |
