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Nancy VanderMeer
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Wisconsin State Assembly District 70
Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

10

Compensation

Base salary

$57,408/year

Per diem

$155.70/day (with overnight) or $77.85/day (no overnight)

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, 1988

Contact

Nancy VanderMeer (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 70. She assumed office on January 5, 2015. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

VanderMeer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 70. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

VanderMeer was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

VanderMeer was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

VanderMeer 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
Agriculture
Consumer Protection
Mental Health
Mining and Rural Development, Chair
Science and Technology
Small Business Development
Veterans and Military Affairs, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, VanderMeer 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 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer defeated Remy Gomez in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer (R)
 
66.7
 
19,344
Image of Remy Gomez
Remy Gomez (D)
 
33.2
 
9,626
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
18

Total votes: 28,988
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Remy Gomez advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Remy Gomez
Remy Gomez
 
99.9
 
3,886
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
2

Total votes: 3,888
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 13, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer
 
99.8
 
4,236
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
10

Total votes: 4,246
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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 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer defeated Remy Gomez in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer (R)
 
66.0
 
16,856
Image of Remy Gomez
Remy Gomez (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.9
 
8,669
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
17

Total votes: 25,542
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Remy Gomez advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Remy Gomez
Remy Gomez Candidate Connection
 
99.8
 
3,536
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
6

Total votes: 3,542
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer
 
99.4
 
6,269
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
41

Total votes: 6,310
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer defeated John Iver Baldus in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer (R)
 
66.7
 
20,708
John Iver Baldus (D)
 
33.2
 
10,318
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
20

Total votes: 31,046
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

John Iver Baldus advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
John Iver Baldus
 
99.8
 
3,513
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
6

Total votes: 3,519
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer
 
99.7
 
5,526
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
17

Total votes: 5,543
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer defeated Cari Fay in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer (R)
 
61.9
 
15,027
Cari Fay (D)
 
38.0
 
9,223
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
23

Total votes: 24,273
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Cari Fay advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Cari Fay
 
100.0
 
3,060

Total votes: 3,060
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70

Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nancy VanderMeer
Nancy VanderMeer
 
100.0
 
4,814

Total votes: 4,814
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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 Nancy VanderMeer defeated Mark Holbrook in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 general election.[1][2]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Nancy VanderMeer Incumbent 62.30% 16,963
     Democratic Mark Holbrook 37.70% 10,266
Total Votes 27,229
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission


Mark Holbrook ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Mark Holbrook  (unopposed)


Incumbent Nancy VanderMeer ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 70 Republican primary.[3][4]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Nancy VanderMeer 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 Amy Vruwink was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Nancy VanderMeer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vruwink and VanderMeer faced off in the general election.[5][6] Challenger VanderMeer defeated incumbent Vruwink in the general election.[7]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngNancy VanderMeer 52.8% 11,766
     Democratic Amy Vruwink Incumbent 47.2% 10,508
Total Votes 22,274

Endorsements

In 2014, VanderMeer's endorsements included the following:[8]

  • VOICES PAC Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin Right to Life
  • Dairy Business Association
  • National Federation of Independent Business

2012

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012

Vandermeer ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 70. She defeated Dan Wald in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012 and was defeated by incumbent Amy Vruwink in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10] Vruwink ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Nancy VanderMeer 49.7% 13,374
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAmy Vruwink Incumbent 50.2% 13,518
     - Scattering 0.2% 44
Total Votes 26,936
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngNancy Vandermeer 58.6% 3,125
Dan Wald 41.4% 2,205
Total Votes 5,330

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

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2016

VanderMeer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]

  • Strengthen our Workforce

I understand a strong a strong workforce is critical to building Wisconsin's economy. That's why I support making investments in vocational and professional training programs that will prepare workers for today's economy. I know an investment in our workforce is a strong investment in our future.

  • Protect Rural Priorities

Whether it's working at my family's small-town car dealership or on my husband, Dave Hall's 5th generation dairy farm, hard work is at my core. That's why I will fight to protect our rural way of life by keeping big government out of our family farms and protecting our rights as property owners.

  • Support our Local Schools

Our children are our future. That's why I support giving parents the tools that they need to measure student performance and ensure that their children receive a top-notch education.[12]

2014

VanderMeer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]

Create jobs & strengthen our economy

  • Excerpt: "We need to keep Wisconsin moving forward by promoting a business-friendly climate, which will help attract employers and bolster the ones we have here today."

Control government spending & hold the line on taxes

  • Excerpt: "We need to live within our means and get rid of any unnecessary spending. For too long, Wisconsin had a spending addiction. That was finally solved in 2011 when Governor Walker and the legislature eliminated a $3.6 Billion budget deficit without raising taxes or using tricks or gimmicks. I am committed to fiscal reforms that make sure we do not spend beyond our means and ensure we keep our income and property taxes at reasonable levels."

Eliminate waste, fraud and abuse

  • Excerpt: "I am committed to reforming the state’s welfare system in order to root out waste, fraud and abuse in all state programs so that tax dollars are spent wisely and those who truly need and qualify for assistance will receive it."

Improve our Education system & Workforce Training efforts

  • Excerpt: "We need to look for ways to improve and reform our education system to meet the needs of our workforce. I also support merit pay so the best teachers can be rewarded for their excellent work in the classroom."

Working together to move the State forward

  • Excerpt: "Partisan politics have been counterproductive, and Madison is in need of common sense and cool heads."

Campaign finance summary


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Nancy VanderMeer campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Wisconsin State Assembly District 70Won general$62,887 $63,891
2022Wisconsin State Assembly District 70Won general$69,311 $40,719
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 70Won general$52,584 N/A**
2016Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70Won $76,255 N/A**
2014Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70Won $238,058 N/A**
Grand total$499,095 $104,610
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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External links

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. 3.0 3.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
  4. 4.0 4.1 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 (dead link)
  7. Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
  8. Nancy for Wisconsin, "Endorsements," accessed October 27, 2014
  9. Wisconsin Department of Elections - Official Primary Results
  10. Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
  11. Nancy for Wisconsin, "Issues," accessed September 21, 2016
  12. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  13. Nancy for Wisconsin, "Issues," accessed October 27, 2014
  14. Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
  15. Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
  16. Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
  17. Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017

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