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Rob Hutton
2023 - Present
2027
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Rob Hutton (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Hutton (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Rob Hutton was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hutton graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1985. He earned a B.A. in history from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1990. His career experience includes working as an executive and business owner. He was elected to the Waukesha County board of supervisors in 2005.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hutton was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee on Insurance and Small Business, Vice Chairman
- Transportation and Local Government Committee
- Committee on Universities and Revenue, Chairman
- Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties, Co Chair
2019-2020
Hutton was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties, Co-Chair
- Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Corrections Committee, Vice-Chair
- Substance Abuse and Prevention Committee
- International Affairs and Commerce Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Corrections, Vice chair |
• Federalism and Interstate Relations |
• Government Accountability and Oversight, Chair |
• Regulatory Licensing Reform |
• Small Business Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hutton served on the following committees:
Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Urban and Local Affairs, Vice-Chair |
• Small Business Development |
• Education |
• Corrections, Chair |
• Constitution and Ethics |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hutton served on the following committees:
Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Government Operations and State Licensing |
• Small Business Development |
• Urban and Local Affairs, Vice chair |
• Urban Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 5
Rob Hutton defeated Jessica Katzenmeyer in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Hutton (R) | 53.2 | 49,025 |
![]() | Jessica Katzenmeyer (D) | 46.7 | 42,962 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 97 |
Total votes: 92,084 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 5
Jessica Katzenmeyer defeated Tom Palzewicz in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 5 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jessica Katzenmeyer | 54.2 | 9,086 |
![]() | Tom Palzewicz | 45.7 | 7,651 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 |
Total votes: 16,752 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 5
Rob Hutton advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 5 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Hutton | 99.4 | 20,714 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 124 |
Total votes: 20,838 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Sara Rodriguez defeated incumbent Rob Hutton in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sara Rodriguez (D) | 50.9 | 19,318 | |
![]() | Rob Hutton (R) | 49.0 | 18,583 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 27 |
Total votes: 37,928 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Sara Rodriguez advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sara Rodriguez | 99.8 | 5,593 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 13 |
Total votes: 5,606 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Rob Hutton advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Hutton | 99.5 | 4,656 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 23 |
Total votes: 4,679 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Rob Hutton defeated Dennis Raymond McBride in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Hutton (R) | 51.4 | 16,617 |
Dennis Raymond McBride (D) | 48.5 | 15,662 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 44 |
Total votes: 32,323 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Dennis Raymond McBride advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Dennis Raymond McBride | 100.0 | 5,158 |
Total votes: 5,158 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Rob Hutton advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Hutton | 100.0 | 5,929 |
Total votes: 5,929 | ||||
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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 Rob Hutton ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 general election.[2][3]
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
100.00% | 23,904 | |
Total Votes | 23,904 | |||
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission |
Incumbent Rob Hutton ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 Republican primary.[4][5]
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
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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 Rob Hutton was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hutton was unopposed in the general election[6][7] and was re-elected to another term.[8]
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Hutton won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13. He defeated Nate Ristow and Thomas Schellinger in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated John Pokrandt (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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57.7% | 5,351 |
Thomas Schellinger | 32% | 2,968 |
Nate Ristow | 10.3% | 955 |
Total Votes | 9,274 |
Endorsements
In 2012, Hutton’s endorsements included the following: [11]
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Rob Hutton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Hutton's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Economy and jobs
Excerpt: "As your State Representative I will utilize my private sector experience to push for economic reforms that will free up the private sector. We must minimize our tax and regulation climate in order to encourage financial investments in Wisconsin's economy. A healthy economy means healthy communities. That is why we need to keep “Wisconsin Open for Business."
- Taxes
Excerpt: "I pledge to stand with the taxpayers and reject any tax increases. We need to make Wisconsin a tax friendly state for our businesses, young families, and seniors."
- Abortion
Excerpt: "I am 100% pro-life and believe that human life begins at conception. I will promote legislation that protects life and supports the elimination of any state or federal funding that contributes to the harm of our society's most vulnerable citizens."
- Education
Excerpt: "As a father of four school aged children, quality education is a personal concern for our family. As your State Representative I will support policies that will increase academic achievement and accountability in our educational institutions. These policies can be achieved by restoring and strengthening local parental control over the schools, boards, and administration. The expansion of educational options, such as school choice and voucher programs, is critical to our children's success academically and professionally. Also, the demands of a modern workforce requires a focus on skilled workers for Wisconsin Manufacturers."
- Second Amendment
Excerpt: "I will fight to protect the rights of law abiding citizens to bear arms as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. We need to enforce current laws to ensure firearms stay out of the hands of violent offenders."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12.
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2023
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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Wisconsin State Senate District 5 |
Officeholder Wisconsin State Senate District 5 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin State Senate, "Senator Rob Hutton," accessed February 27, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Official Campaign Website, "Endorsements," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ 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 | ||
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Preceded by Dale Kooyenga (R) |
Wisconsin State Senate District 5 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by David Cullen (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Sara Rodriguez (D) |