John Steinbrink
John Steinbrink (b. April 17, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 65th District from 1997 to 2013. He also serves as President of the Pleasant Prairie Village Board.
Steinbrink works as a dairy and grain farmer.
He is a member of Conserv FS, Incorporated, Danish Brotherhood, Italian-American Club, Kenosha Area Business Alliance, Kenosha-Racine FS, Moose Lodge Number 286, Pleasant Prairie Planning Commission, Pleasant Prairie Police Auxiliary, Senior Action Council, Saint Anne's Catholic Church, Wisconsin Electric Community Round Table, Wisconsin League of Municipalities, and Wisconsin Towns Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Steinbrink served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Utilities Committee
- Tourism, Recreation and State Properties Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Steinbrink served on these committees:
- Natural Resources Committee
- Transportation Committee (Chair)
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Utilities Committee
- Fish and Wildlife Committee
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Steinbrink lost re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61. Steinbrink ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by District 66 incumbent Samantha Kerkman (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Samantha Kerkman Incumbent |
55.7% | 16,589 | |
| Democratic | John Steinbrink Incumbent | 44.3% | 13,186 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 23 | |
| Total Votes | 29,798 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Steinbrink was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 65. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election and is unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 65
Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John P. Steinbrink (D)
|
1,375 | 99.13% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:[4]
- AB-325 Petition or resolution to discontinue a public way or public facility: if a railroad crossing is included, a copy must be sent to the Commissioner of Railroads
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External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative John Steinbrink
- Official Campaign site - Steinbrink for Village President
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2002, 2000
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Steinbrink's Freedom Speaks profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Steinbrink
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by John Steinbrink
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 65 1997–2013 |
Succeeded by Tod Ohnstad (D) |
