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Joe Maldonado (Wisconsin)

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Joe Maldonado
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 13, 2024

Education

High school

Rufus King High School

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2005

Graduate

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2008

Other

Edgewood College, 2012

Personal
Birthplace
Milwaukee, Wis.
Profession
Higher Education
Contact

Campaign website

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Joe Maldonado (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 47. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024.

Maldonado completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joe Maldonado was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned a high school diploma from Rufus King High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2005, a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2008, and a degree from Edgewood College in 2012. Maldonado's career experience includes working in higher education and youth development.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 47

Randy Udell won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 47 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Randy Udell
Randy Udell (D) Candidate Connection
 
98.2
 
29,040
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.8
 
539

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 29,579
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 47

Randy Udell defeated Joe Maldonado in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 47 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Randy Udell
Randy Udell Candidate Connection
 
51.0
 
6,699
Image of Joe Maldonado
Joe Maldonado Candidate Connection
 
49.0
 
6,438
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
11

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,148
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Joe Maldonado completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Maldonado's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Joe Maldonado is a candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 47. If elected, his term would begin January 7, 2025. Maldonado serves on the Fitchburg Common Council and has held that position since April 2020. His term ends April 2026.
  • EQUITY: We must build a Wisconsin where resources are distributed and infrastructure is built in a way that prioritizes those that have the least.
  • TRANSPARENCY - Our state government processes are open to all, and the community provides actionable input on decisions that impact their lives, regardless of neighborhood, education level, age, race, gender, ability, immigration status or socioeconomic status.
  • ACCESS - Every Wisconsinite can thrive and lead stable lives because their basic needs and freedoms are met, including affordable and quality education, reproductive and full spectrum healthcare, economic opportunities, transportation, nutrition, and the ballot.
Youth - Expanded access to youth mental health services, increased funding to K-12 and university education, dedicated funding for afterschool programming.

Transportation - Expanding access to public transit, drivers licenses, and alternate forms of transportation.

Safety - Investing holistically in the things that prevent and heal violence in our communities.
In any room I occupy, I ask who is here, who is not here, and who is here but not heard or acknowledged. In my time in local office, I have consistently prioritized public outreach and engagement, particularly in underserved communities. I will do the same in State government.
I want to create policies and institutions that benefit those most in need and are sustained over a long term.
I was a young child when the Soviet Union fell, but my memory is not strong. 9/11 happened in my freshman year in college and I remember it vividly.
I worked as a cashier at Blockbuster Video for a year in high school.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It gave me a framework for prioritizing life's demands.
Namor
Bag Lady - Erykah Badu
Legislative experience is very valuable for this role, but I don't believe it is a prerequisite. As a current local elected official, I bring technical and relational experience with constituent engagement, budget processes, and the process of government. However, there are many talented, dedicated, experienced people who have never been elected and can contribute greatly to our state government.
Why do they put fences around cemeteries?

People are dying to get in!
Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta

Fitchburg Council President Gabriella Gerhardt
Alders Bill Jetzer, Nicole Vafadari, Donald Dantzler, Jay Allen

McFarland Board President Carolyn Clow

State Senator Melissa Agard

Assembly Minority Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood

State Representatives Jimmy Anderson, Francesca Hong, Darrin Madison, and LaKeshia Myers

Former Lt Governor Mandela Barnes

County Supervisors: Kierstin Huelsemann, April Kigeya, Heidi Wegleitner, Anthony Gray, Richelle Andrae, Jacob Wright, Rick Rose, Yogesh Chawla, Brenda Yang, Michelle Doolan

Madison School Board Members: Nichelle Nichols, Maia Pearson, Ali Muldrow, Savion Castro

Verona School Board Members: Korbey White, Jen Murphy, Board Member, Juan Carlos Medina

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 25, 2024


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