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Michael Schraa

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Michael Schraa
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Wisconsin State Assembly District 53
Successor: Dean Kaufert
Predecessor: Richard Spanbauer
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 13, 2024

Education

High school

Oshkosh North High School

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Personal
Profession
Owner, Leon's Frozen Custard
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Michael Schraa (Republican Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 53. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2025.

Schraa (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 55. He lost in the Republican primary on August 13, 2024.

Biography

Schraa attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1980 to 1982. He is the owner of Leon's Frozen Custard. He previously worked as a stockbroker from 1983 to 1989. Schraa has been associated with Southwest Rotary.[1]

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.

2023-2024

Schraa was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Schraa was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Schraa 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
• Corrections, Chair
• Federalism and Interstate Relations, Vice chair
• Labor
• Public Benefit Reform

2015 legislative session

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

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schraa 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

2024

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Nate Gustafson defeated Kyle Kehoe in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Nate Gustafson
Nate Gustafson (R)
 
60.4
 
22,609
Image of Kyle Kehoe
Kyle Kehoe (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.5
 
14,803
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
40

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

Total votes: 37,452
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Kyle Kehoe advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kyle Kehoe
Kyle Kehoe Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,838
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
2

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

Total votes: 4,840
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Nate Gustafson defeated incumbent Michael Schraa in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Nate Gustafson
Nate Gustafson
 
55.0
 
4,643
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa
 
44.9
 
3,787
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
11

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

Total votes: 8,441
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa (R)
 
97.6
 
20,336
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.4
 
493

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

Total votes: 20,829
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa
 
99.4
 
7,017
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
41

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

Total votes: 7,058
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa defeated Joseph Connelly in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa (R)
 
68.5
 
19,758
Image of Joseph Connelly
Joseph Connelly (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
31.4
 
9,054
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
34

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

Total votes: 28,846
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa
 
99.7
 
4,043
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
14

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

Total votes: 4,057
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa defeated Joe Lavrenz in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa (R)
 
63.2
 
15,160
Image of Joe Lavrenz
Joe Lavrenz (D)
 
36.7
 
8,812
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
14

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

Total votes: 23,986
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Joe Lavrenz advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Lavrenz
Joe Lavrenz
 
100.0
 
2,405

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

Total votes: 2,405
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53

Incumbent Michael Schraa advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Schraa
Michael Schraa
 
100.0
 
4,180

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

Total votes: 4,180
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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 Michael Schraa ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 general election.[2][3]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Schraa Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 21,641
Total Votes 21,641
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission


Incumbent Michael Schraa ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 53 Republican primary.[4][5]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Schraa 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. Incumbent Michael Schraa was unopposed in the Republican primary. Schraa was unopposed in the general election,[6][7] and was re-elected for another term.[8]

2012

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012

Schraa won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 53. He defeated Kurt Schuller and Frank Frassetto in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Ryan Flejter (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Schraa 60.3% 15,844
     Democratic Ryan Flejter 39.6% 10,410
     - Scattering 0.1% 31
Total Votes 26,285
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Schraa 61% 4,403
Frank Frassetto 27.2% 1,962
Kurt Schuller 11.8% 851
Total Votes 7,216

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Michael Schraa did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Michael Schraa did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Schraa describes himself as "Pro Life, Pro Family, Pro Liberty" and a "Fiscal Conservative," stating he "Will bring my small business mind set and experience to Madison and will promote an adgenda of smaller government with an emphasis on pro business legislation that will help to get Wisconsin working again. I believe we need to follow the Constitution to the letter of the law."[1]

Campaign finance summary

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Michael Schraa campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Wisconsin State Assembly District 55Lost primary$36,465 $69,521
2022Wisconsin State Assembly District 53Won general$7,935 $10,236
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 53Won general$15,170 N/A**
2016Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53Won $16,485 N/A**
2014Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53Won $15,673 N/A**
2012Wisconsin State Assembly, District 53Won $47,014 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12.

Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
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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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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biographical information submitted to Ballotpedia, June 15, 2012
    2. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
    3. ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
    4. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
    5. ↑ Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
    6. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
    7. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
    8. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
    9. ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
    10. ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 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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