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Chad Weininger
Chad Weininger (b. 1972) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 4 from 2010 to 2015. Weininger did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Weininger holds an M.B.A. from Cardinal Stritch University and a bachelor's degree in business administration & political science from St. Norbert College.
Weininger is a former city clerk for Green Bay. He has served as Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Green Bay and as Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director for Congressman Mark Green, and worked on the Wisconsin State Legislative Staff of Senator Robert Cowles. Weininger previously was a Foreign Service Specialist for the U.S. State Department in Tanzania, Africa.
Committee assignments
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Weininger served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Campaigns and Elections |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance, Vice chair |
| • International Trade and Commerce, Chair |
| • Urban Education |
| • Information Policy and Technology |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weininger served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Elections and Campaign Reform |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Insurance, Vice Chair |
Campaign themes
2012
Weininger's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Control spending - To help government to spend less, he will:
- * "Fight for a constitutional amendment that puts limits on government spending.
- * Support setting aside any additional revenue in a rainy day fund or for tax relief.
- * Never vote for a budget that increases the state’s structural deficit."
- Create jobs - In order to reduce Red Tape to grow our economy, Weininger says he will:
- "Oppose costly job killing mandates for small businesses and families.
- Support legal reforms to reduce the frivolous lawsuits that drive up costs for consumers and harm job creation.
- Require deadlines for the government permitting process so that government inaction doesn’t slow job creation."
- Cut taxes - In order to lower taxes, Weininger will:
- "Support property tax relief.
- Eliminate taxes on pensions for seniors.
- Create a sales tax holiday for back-to-school items to help Wisconsin’s parents and students."
His campaign slogan is "Putting People before Politics." He pledges to "Defend our values" by supporting:
- Second Amendment and hunting rights.
- Respect all human life as a gift that deserves protection – both born and unborn.
- Protection of the integrity of our democracy by requiring a photo ID for voting.
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Weininger won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 4. Weininger ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Michael Malcheski (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Malcheski | 44.3% | 12,770 | |
| Republican |  Chad Weininger Incumbent |
55.6% | 16,029 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 40 | |
| Total Votes | 28,839 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Weininger defeated Democrat Sam Dunlop and Independent Brad Sauer in the November 2 general election. Weininger was unopposed in the primary election.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 4 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chad Weininger (R)
|
12,476 | |||
| Sam Dunlop (D) | 8,361 | |||
| Brad Sauer (I) | 838 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 4 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chad Weininger (R)
|
5,035 | 99.74% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Weininger is married.
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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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
- Profile from Open States
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign website (Archive)
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Phil Montgomery (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 4 2010-2015 |
Succeeded by David Steffen (R) |
