Janet Bewley
Janet Bewley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 25. She assumed office on January 5, 2015. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Bewley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 25. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bewley served as state Senate minority leader from April 24, 2020, to January 3, 2023.[1][2]
Bewley served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 74 from 2010 to 2015. Bewley did not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014.
Biography
Bewley received a B.A. from Case Western Reserve University and an M.Ed. from the University of Maine.
Bewley was a WHEDA (Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority) Senior Community Development Officer, State Tribal Liaison and Business Development Officer. Bewley served on the Ashland City Council from 2007 to 2009.[3]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Bewley was assigned to the following committees:
- Employment Relations Committee
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Legislative Organization Committee
- Senate Organization Committee
2019-2020
Bewley was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Audit Committee
- Legislative Organization Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Organization Committee
- Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families Committee
- Utilities and Housing Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development, Commerce, and Local Government |
| • Education |
| • Insurance, Housing, and Trade |
| • Senate Organization |
| • Universities and Technical Colleges |
| • Legislative Organization |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bewley served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Universities and Technical Colleges |
| • Education |
| • Insurance, Housing, and Trade |
| • Joint Legislative Audit |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bewley served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Housing and Real Estate |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Rural Affairs |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bewley served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Forestry |
| • Homeland Security and State Affairs |
| • Housing |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022
On February 1, 2022, Bewley announced that she would not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate.[4]
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 25
Incumbent Janet Bewley defeated James Bolen in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Janet Bewley (D) | 51.1 | 39,624 |
| James Bolen (R) | 48.9 | 37,960 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 77,604 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25
Incumbent Janet Bewley advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Bewley | 100.0 | 14,539 |
| Total votes: 14,539 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25
James Bolen advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Bolen | 100.0 | 10,643 | |
| Total votes: 10,643 | |||
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2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for 17 seats in the Wisconsin State Senate 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. Janet Bewley defeated Gary Kauther and Thomas Ratzlaff in the Democratic primary. Dane Deutsch ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Bewley defeated Deutsch in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Janet Bewley |
51.2% | 35,055 | |
| Republican | Dane Deutsch | 48.8% | 33,445 | |
| Total Votes | 68,500 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Janet Bewley |
73.2% | 7,314 |
| Thomas Ratzlaff | 16.2% | 1,623 |
| Gary Kauther | 10.5% | 1,053 |
| Total Votes | 9,990 | |
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Bewley won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 74. Bewley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated John Sendra (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Sendra | 41% | 12,911 | |
| Democratic | Janet Bewley Incumbent |
59% | 18,582 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 16 | |
| Total Votes | 31,509 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Bewley defeated Republican Shirl LaBarre in the November 2 general election. She defeated Democrat Gene Luoma in the primary election.[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 74 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janet Bewley (D)
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11,418 | |||
| Shirl LaBarre (R) | 10,117 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 74 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Janet Bewley (D)
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3,687 | 67.32% | ||
| Gene Luoma (D) | 1,708 | 32.68% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
Bewley's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Jobs and the Local Economies
- Excerpt: "Thorough broadband and cellphone access throughout our district with programs that fund public/private partnerships."
- Excerpt: "Economic development programs targeting businesses with 24 or fewer employees (current programs focus on businesses with 25 or more employees, leaving out too many northwoods businesses)."
- Excerpt: "Engage the higher education sector to respond to both the immediate employment needs and the overall education goals of an informed and well-prepared citizenry."
- Excerpt: "Establish a forest products business institute to study and assist with long-range solutions to support our forest industries."
- Excerpt: "National and State Forest harvesting policies favorable to local, small operators."
Mining and the Environment
- Excerpt: "I believe that zero-tolerance for environmental degradation and responsible extractions of minerals are not automatically mutually exclusive. Wisconsin is a leader in environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. We must maintain strong legislation in order to accomplish both. Above all, local units of government and citizens must be at the table in all negotiations that affect public health and welfare, and must possess the authority to protect themselves from harm."
2010
Bewley's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
- "Dependable jobs"
- "Quality education funded fairly"
- "Sensible stewardship of our natural resources"
- "Strong, thriving hometowns."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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- 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."
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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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.
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2017
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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.
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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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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Bewley's endorsements included the following:[18]
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Senate
- Wisconsin State Senate Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Public Radio, "Janet Bewley Selected As New Senate Minority Leader," April 24, 2020
- ↑ Channel 3000, "State Senate Dems elect Madison’s Melissa Agard as new minority leader," November 15, 2022
- ↑ Janet Bewley "Meet Janet," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ US News, "Wisconsin Senate's Top Democrat Won't Seek Reelection," accessed February 9, 2022
- ↑ Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin 2014 fall primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 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 Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Bewley for Senate, "Current Issues," accessed October 23, 2014
- ↑ Janet Bewley, accessed May 6, 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
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Bewley for Senate, "Endorsements," accessed October 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Senate District 25 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Romaine Quinn (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 74 2011-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
