John Klenke
John Klenke is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 88 from 2010 to 2015.
On February 17, 2014, Klenke announced that he would not run for re-election in the 2014 Wisconsin State Assembly election.[1]
Biography
Klenke obtained a B.A. in accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an M.S. in taxation from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Klenke is a retired executive of Schneider National, a trucking company.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Klenke served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Klenke served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy and Utilities, Vice Chair |
| • Jobs, the Economy and Small Business |
| • Tourism, Recreation and State Properties |
Campaign themes
2012
Klenke's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
- "Fix the Budget Crisis" - Wants to eliminate the budget deficits, stop light rail project, stop raiding segregated funds, give tax incentives for business growth, use responsible budgeting practices.
- "Reduce Taxes" - Notes tax increases by the current administration and says he will fight against increases.
- "Bring Jobs back to Wisconsin" = Points out more people employed in government than in manufacturing. Wants to bring back jobs by supporting business growth and limiting government.
- "Practical Energy Policy" - Believe that inefficient practices waste energy.
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Klenke won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 88. Klenke ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Ward Bacon (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John Klenke Incumbent |
52.4% | 14,445 | |
| Democratic | Ward Bacon | 47.5% | 13,085 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 36 | |
| Total Votes | 27,566 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Klenke defeated Democratic incumbent James Soletski in the November 2 general election. Klenke was unopposed in the primary election.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 88 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Klenke (R)
|
8,224 | |||
| James Soletski (D) | 7,957 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 88 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Klenke (R)
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3,320 | 99.51% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Klenke is married and has six children.[6]
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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 contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ The Daily Cardinal, "State Rep. John Klenke declares he will not seek re-election for Assembly," February 17, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin State Legislature, "John Klenke - Biography," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Open States, "John Klenke," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "G.A.B. Canvass Reporting System," September 27, 2010
- ↑ wisconsinvote.org, "John Klenke," accessed February 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 88 2011-2015 |
Succeeded by John Macco (R) |
