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Joe Sanfelippo

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Joe Sanfelippo
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Wisconsin State Assembly District 15
Successor: Dave Maxey
Predecessor: Tony Staskunas

Education

High school

Thomas More High School

Contact

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Joe Sanfelippo (Republican Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 15. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 3, 2023.

Sanfelippo (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 15. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Sanfelippo was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Sanfelippo was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017
• Campaigns and Elections, Vice chair
• Financial Institutions
• Health, Chair
• Mental Health
• Transportation
• Urban Revitalization

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sanfelippo served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sanfelippo served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022

Joe Sanfelippo did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo defeated Jessica Katzenmeyer in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Sanfelippo
Joe Sanfelippo (R)
 
54.7
 
17,133
Image of Jessica Katzenmeyer
Jessica Katzenmeyer (D)
 
45.1
 
14,134
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
41

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,308
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Jessica Katzenmeyer advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jessica Katzenmeyer
Jessica Katzenmeyer
 
99.9
 
3,894
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
4

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

Total votes: 3,898
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Sanfelippo
Joe Sanfelippo
 
99.3
 
4,033
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
27

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,060
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo defeated Lillian Cheesman in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Sanfelippo
Joe Sanfelippo (R)
 
56.1
 
15,089
Image of Lillian Cheesman
Lillian Cheesman (D) Candidate Connection
 
43.8
 
11,768
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
34

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 26,891
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Lillian Cheesman advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lillian Cheesman
Lillian Cheesman Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,784

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

Total votes: 3,784
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15

Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Sanfelippo
Joe Sanfelippo
 
100.0
 
4,757

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,757
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2016

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.

Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 general election.[1][2]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joe Sanfelippo Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 21,525
Total Votes 21,525
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission



Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 Republican primary.[3][4]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joe Sanfelippo Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly 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. John Weishan was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Joe Sanfelippo was unopposed in the Republican primary. Weishan and Sanfelippo faced off in the general election.[5][6] Incumbent Sanfelippo defeated challenger Weishan in the general election, and was re-elected to another term.[7]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJoe Sanfelippo Incumbent 63% 15,427
     Democratic John Weishan 37% 9,057
Total Votes 24,484

2012

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012

Sanfelippo won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 15. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14. Incumbent Democrat Tony Staskunas did not run for re-election. Sanfelippo defeated Democratic primary winner Cindy Moore in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJoe Sanfelippo 58.3% 17,745
     Democratic Cindy Moore 41.6% 12,668
     – Scattering 0.1% 33
Total Votes 30,446

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2014

Sanfelippo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]

  • Excerpt: "Minimize the tax and regulatory burden on citizens and businesses"
  • Excerpt: "Ensure our government is responsive and accountable to the people it represents"
  • Excerpt: "Foster an environment throughout WI that continues to stimulate job growth"
  • Excerpt: "Reduce the size, scope and reach of government"
  • Excerpt: "Enhance accountability at all levels of education and provide parents with additional options for educating their children"

Campaign finance summary

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Joe Sanfelippo campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 15Won general$133,493 N/A**
2016Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15Won $42,145 N/A**
2014Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15Won $66,782 N/A**
2012Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15Won $49,815 N/A**
Grand total$292,235 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Wisconsin

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2022

In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.

  • Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Senate and House
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation.
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.


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2020


2019


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2016


2015


2014


2013

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
    2. ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
    3. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
    4. ↑ Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
    5. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
    6. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
    7. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
    8. ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
    9. ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
    10. ↑ Joe Sanfelippo, "Issues," accessed October 24, 2014
    11. ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    12. ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    13. ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
    14. ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017

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    Preceded by
    Tony Staskunas     		Wisconsin State Assembly District 15
    2013-2023    		 Succeeded by
    Dave Maxey (R)


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