Steven Kestell
| Steven Kestell | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/15/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Lyndon, WI | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kestell has worked as a sales manager and in retail management. Prior to his election to the Assembly he served on the Howards Grove School Board from 1981-1984 & 1986-1998.
He is a member of a number of organizations, including ADA Volunteer Firefighters, Calumet County Republican Party, Plymouth Morning Kiwanis, and Sheboygan County Family Resource Center.[1]
Kestell's answers to the Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his top priorities he replied:
"Our State must get it's budget under control. Citizens are paying all they can in taxes, but government has not done a good job setting priorities, and that has resulted in everything becoming a priority. I will continue to work to control spending and I need the help of responsible majorities in both houses. Our budget problems will also ease if we concentrate on creating jobs while strengthening Wisconsin families. Strong, functioning families will prosper and make us all stronger. I will work to implement the strategies of the Committee on Strengthening Wisconsin Families."[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kestell served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Family Law, Vice Chair | ||||
| • State and Local Finance | ||||
| • Urban Education | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kestell served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children and Families | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary and Ethics | ||||
| • Workforce Development | ||||
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kestell served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children and Families | ||||
| • Corrections and the Courts | ||||
| • Workforce Development | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kestell won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 27. Kestell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Steven Bauer (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Kestell Incumbent |
57.9% | 18,101 | |
| Democratic | Steven H. Bauer | 42% | 13,148 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 20 | |
| Total Votes | 31,269 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Kestell was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 27. Kestell defeated Independent Jack Lechler in the general election on November 2, 2010. He defeated Republican Randy Meyer in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 27 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Kestell (R)
|
16,879 | |||
| Jack Lechler (I) | 5,502 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 27 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Kestell (R)
|
5,315 | 56.04% | ||
| Randy Meyer (R) | 4,164 | 43.91% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kestell won re-election to Assembly District 27, receiving 65.95% of the vote.[5]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Kestell (R)
|
20,704 | |||
| Bob Cox (D) | 10,672 | |||
| Scattering | 17 | |||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- SB-60 Kiel, City of, highway improvement projects: DOT prohibited from designing or constructing roundabouts
- SB-61 Special distinguishing registration plate expressing enthusiasm for hunting and fishing for sport and recreation; DOT and fee provisions
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kestell received $18,415 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steven Kestell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Verizon | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Health Care Association | $500 |
| Gentine, Louis P | $500 |
| Alliant Energy | $500 |
| Lindemann, Faye | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,415 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Kestell's 2008 campaign:[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | $500 |
| Wisconsin Realtors Assoc | $500 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life | $500 |
| McGriff, Debbie | $500 |
| Tavern League of Wisconsin | $500 |
Recent news
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Steven Kestell News Feed
- Wisconsin public school advocates optimistic about aid - Pioneer Press
- There are no 'D' or 'F' schools in Wisconsin - Chippewa Herald
- Miles Turner: Report cards have become political tools - La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse Tribune
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External links
- Representative Kestell's website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Steven Kestell
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Kestell's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Kestell's facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Kestell
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Kestell Issue Positions
- ↑ 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
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