Caleb Frostman
Caleb Frostman was the Wisconsin secretary of workforce development.[1] He was appointed in 2019, and served until his resignation in 2020. He resigned on September 18, 2020, at the request of Gov. Tony Evers (D), who cited long wait times for unemployment benefits from the Department of Workforce Development.[2]
Frostman is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 1. He was first elected to the seat in a special election on June 12, 2018. He left office after he was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Political career
Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development (2019-2020)
Frostman was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers (D) on January 7, 2019 to lead the state Department of Workforce Development.[3] He resigned on September 18, 2020, at the request of Gov. Tony Evers (D).[2]
Wisconsin State Senate (June 2018-January 2019)
Frostman won a special election in June 2018 to represent Wisconsin State Senate District 1. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
André Jacque defeated incumbent Caleb Frostman in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | André Jacque (R) | 54.5 | 47,289 |
 | Caleb Frostman (D) | 45.4 | 39,414 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 86,768 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
Incumbent Caleb Frostman advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caleb Frostman | 100.0 | 11,677 |
| Total votes: 11,677 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
André Jacque defeated Bill Nauta in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | André Jacque | 76.3 | 11,823 |
| Bill Nauta | 23.7 | 3,677 | ||
| Total votes: 15,500 | |||
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Special election
A special election for the position of Wisconsin State Senate District 1 took place on June 12, 2018. The filing deadline for this election was April 17, 2018. A primary election was held on May 15, 2018.[4]
The seat became vacant following Frank Lasee's (R) resignation on December 29, 2017, to serve as the administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Worker's Compensation Division.[5]
Republican candidate André Jacque defeated Alex Renard in the Republican primary election.[6] Democratic candidate Caleb Frostman defeated Jacque in the general election.[7][8]
General election
Special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
Caleb Frostman defeated André Jacque in the special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caleb Frostman (D) | 51.4 | 14,606 |
| André Jacque (R) | 48.5 | 13,801 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 28,427 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
Caleb Frostman advanced from the special Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Caleb Frostman |
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1
André Jacque defeated Alex Renard in the special Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | André Jacque | 52.0 | 4,369 |
| Alex Renard | 48.0 | 4,039 | ||
| Total votes: 8,408 | |||
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
- 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."[9]
- 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."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2018 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ The State, "Evers names Obama official, 2 lawmakers to Cabinet," January 3, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 NBC15.com, "DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman resigns after Gov. Evers request," September 18, 2020
- ↑ The State, "Evers names Obama official, 2 lawmakers to Cabinet," January 3, 2019
- ↑ Scott Walker, Office of the Governor, "Governor Walker Calls Special Election for Senate District 1 and Assembly District 42," March 29, 2018
- ↑ San Fransisco Chronicle, "2 Republican state lawmakers resign to work for Walker," December 29, 2017
- ↑ ABC 2, "Local Election Results," accessed May 15, 2018
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed April 18, 2018
- ↑ WMTV NBC15.com, "Election Results," accessed June 12, 2018
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
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| Preceded by Ray Allen |
Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development 2019-2020 |
Succeeded by Amy Pechacek |
| Preceded by Frank Lasee (R) |
Wisconsin State Senate District 1 2018-2019 |
Succeeded by André Jacque (R) |
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