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Mike Kuglitsch
Mike Kuglitsch (Republican Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 84. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on May 19, 2022.
Kuglitsch (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 84. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Kuglitsch obtained a B.A. in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was the general manager of the Princeton Club before his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Kuglitsch was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems, Co-Chair
- Energy and Utilities Committee, Chair
- Environment Committee
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Rules Committee
- State Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Kuglitsch was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Energy and Utilities Committee, Chair
- Rules Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Energy and Utilities, Chair |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Labor, Vice chair |
| • Mining and Rural Development |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kuglitsch served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Jobs and the Economy |
| • Workforce Development |
| • Rules |
| • Labor |
| • Energy and Utilities, Chair |
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kuglitsch served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • International Trade and Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Jobs, Economy and Mining |
| • Labor |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
| • Workforce Development |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kuglitsch served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Homeland Security and State Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Jobs, the Economy and Small Business |
| • Labor and Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
Mike Kuglitsch 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 84
Incumbent Mike Kuglitsch won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Kuglitsch (R) | 96.2 | 25,031 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.8 | 994 | ||
| Total votes: 26,025 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84
Incumbent Mike Kuglitsch advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kuglitsch | 99.5 | 5,078 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 5,101 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dmitry Becker (R)
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84
Incumbent Mike Kuglitsch defeated Erica Flynn in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kuglitsch (R) | 57.4 | 16,684 |
 | Erica Flynn (D) | 42.5 | 12,341 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 29,047 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84
Erica Flynn advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erica Flynn | 100.0 | 3,936 |
| Total votes: 3,936 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84
Incumbent Mike Kuglitsch advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kuglitsch | 100.0 | 5,007 |
| Total votes: 5,007 | |||
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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 Mike Kuglitsch ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 84 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Kuglitsch Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 21,987 | |
| Total Votes | 21,987 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Mike Kuglitsch ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 84 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Kuglitsch 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 Mike Kuglitsch was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jerry Seifert (L) was removed from the candidate list, making Kuglitsch unopposed in the general election.[6][7] Incumbent Kuglitsch was re-elected for another term.[8]
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kuglitsch ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 84. Kuglitsch ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Jesse Roelke (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kuglitsch Incumbent |
62.7% | 18,379 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Roelke | 37.1% | 10,882 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.2% | 64 | |
| Total Votes | 29,325 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Kuglitsch defeated Democrat Don Vanpool in the November 2 general election. He defeated Perry Grutza, John Marek and Dave Swarthout in the primary election.[10]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 84 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Kuglitsch (R)
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19,906 | |||
| Don Vanpool (D) | 7,080 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 84 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Kuglitsch (R)
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4,496 | 40.33% | ||
| John Marek (R) | 4,323 | 38.78% | ||
| Dave Swarthout (R) | 1,775 | 15.92% | ||
| Perry Grutza (R) | 538 | 4.83% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2010
Kuglitsch's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
- Opposes high speed rail because he says, it is not self-sustaining and would be a burden on taxpayers.
- Concerned about young people having to leave Wisconsin for jobs.
- Supports requirement of voter IDs
- Supports an amendment to "not allow segregated funds to be raided."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kulitsch is married and has four children.
Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
- 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.
2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ JSOnline, "Assembly candidates split on high-speed rail, job-creation methods," October 21, 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ JSOnline, "Assembly candidates split on high-speed rail, job-creation methods," October 21, 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mark Gundrum |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 84 2011-2022 |
Succeeded by Robert Donovan (R) |
