Romaine Quinn

Romaine Quinn

Republican Party

Wisconsin State Senate District 25

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Janet Bewley

Prior offices

Wisconsin State Assembly District 75

Successor: David Armstrong

Predecessor: Stephen Smith

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Compensation

Base salary

$57,408/year

Per diem

$140/day for senators who reside outside of Dane County; $70/day for Dane County senators

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, 2014

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Romaine Quinn (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Quinn (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Romaine Quinn was born in Wisconsin, and lives in Cameron. Quinn graduated from Rice Lake High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and public leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Quinn was elected to the Rice Lake City Council during his last year of high school. He was then elected mayor of Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Quinn was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture and Tourism Committee
• Senate Education Committee, Vice Chairman
• Committee on Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Chairman
• Committee on Utilities and Technology
• Joint Legislative Council Committee
• Information Policy and Technology Committee

2019-2020

Quinn was assigned to the following committees:

• Colleges and Universities Committee
• Education Committee
• Housing and Real Estate Committee
• Mining and Rural Development Committee
• Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee
• Science and Technology Committee, Chair
• Sporting Heritage Committee, Vice-Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

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

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 25

Romaine Quinn defeated Kelly Westlund in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Romaine Quinn (R)	57.0	47,293
		Kelly Westlund (D)	43.0	35,652
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	39

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 82,984
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25

Kelly Westlund advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Westlund	99.8	14,764
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	26

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,790
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25

Romaine Quinn advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 25 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Romaine Quinn	99.6	16,643
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	59

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,702
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2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

Romaine Quinn did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75

Incumbent Romaine Quinn defeated Ali Holzman in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Romaine Quinn (R)	62.2	14,925
	Submit photo	Ali Holzman (D)	37.8	9,078
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,004
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75

Ali Holzman advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ali Holzman	100.0	3,213

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,213
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75

Incumbent Romaine Quinn advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Romaine Quinn	100.0	4,122

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,122
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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 Romaine Quinn defeated Joe Huftel in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 general election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Romaine Quinn Incumbent	62.02%	17,786
	Democratic	Joe Huftel	37.98%	10,894
Total Votes				28,680
Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission

Joe Huftel ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 Democratic primary.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Joe Huftel  (unopposed)

Incumbent Romaine Quinn ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 Republican primary.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Romaine Quinn 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 Stephen Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Romaine Quinn defeated Ken Mandley in the Republican primary. Smith faced Quinn in the general election. The challenger, Romaine Quinn, defeated Smith in the general election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Romaine Quinn	54.9%	11,730
	Democratic	Stephen Smith Incumbent	45.1%	9,643
Total Votes				21,373

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Romaine Robert Quinn	64.9%	2,231
Ken Mandley	35.1%	1,208
Total Votes		3,439

Campaign themes

2022

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2014

Quinn's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Economic Plan for Northern Wisconsin: 3 point solution

• Excerpt: "The State of Wisconsin must continue to ease the tax burden on manufacturing if the state intends to attract new employers and to insure that existing businesses can afford to remain a central part of our communities. Governor Walker has pushed legislation that will nearly eliminate the income tax on manufacturing business in Wisconsin. As your representative, I will maintain support for this measure. Global economies have always required states to provide a competitive business environment to protect local markets."
• Excerpt: "One in every 13 jobs is sustained by tourism in Wisconsin. Without tourism in Wisconsin, every family would have to pay an additional $575 a year in new taxes. As your representative, I shall focus on encouraging and developing tourism."
• Excerpt: "Govern Walker’s efforts to put a greater emphasis on our technical educational system require legislative support. As your representative, I will improve collaboration between business and educational communities to insure that Wisconsin can lead in jobs training and growth."

Local Control

• Excerpt: "As your next State representative, I will work hard to put our communities on a path of independence from state and federal influences."

Education

• Excerpt: "While Wisconsin is a local-control state, the rights of the public are not adequately defined in those state statutes. Unfortunately, parents and citizens often face stumbling blocks when trying to exercise local control of schools. As your state representative, I will author legislation which will better define the rights of parents and citizens in forming educational policies at the local level. This legislation will empower teachers and assure that they enjoy the decision-making authority that is granted to other professionals."

Term Limits

• Excerpt: "Term limits are essential in order to ensure that new blood has a chance to overcome entrenched politicians. Without term limits, creation and innovation becomes stifled. It is time we have a State Representative that is willing to challenge and call out any politician who stands in the way of these common sense reforms."

Campaign finance summary

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Romaine Quinn campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Wisconsin State Senate District 25	Won general	$560,468	$538,465
2016	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75	Won	$110,769	N/A**
2014	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 75	Won	$114,633	N/A**
Grand total			$785,870	$538,465
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Wisconsin Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Family Action 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." Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.

2019

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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.

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. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2017-2018 legislative scorecard 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." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2018 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

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. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2017-2018 legislative scorecard 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." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2015-2016 legislative scorecard 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." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. The American Conservative Union: 2015 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2015-2016 legislative scorecard 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." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental bills.

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Political offices
Preceded by Janet Bewley (D)	Wisconsin State Senate District 25 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Stephen Smith (D)	Wisconsin State Assembly District 75 2015-2021	Succeeded by David Armstrong (R)

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Current members of the Wisconsin State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Mary Felzkowski

Majority Leader:Devin LeMahieu

Minority Leader:Dianne Hesselbein

Senators

District 1

André Jacque (R)

District 2

Eric Wimberger (R)

District 3

Tim Carpenter (D)

District 4

Dora Drake (D)

District 5

Rob Hutton (R)

District 6

LaTonya Johnson (D)

District 7

Chris Larson (D)

District 8

Jodi Sinykin (D)

District 9

Devin LeMahieu (R)

District 10

Rob Stafsholt (R)

District 11

Stephen Nass (R)

District 12

Mary Felzkowski (R)

District 13

John Jagler (R)

District 14

Sarah Keyeski (D)

District 15

Mark Spreitzer (D)

District 16

Melissa Ratcliff (D)

District 17

Howard Marklein (R)

District 18

Kristin Alfheim (D)

District 19

Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)

District 20

Dan Feyen (R)

District 21

Van Wanggaard (R)

District 22

Robert Wirch (D)

District 23

Jesse James (R)

District 24

Patrick Testin (R)

District 25

Romaine Quinn (R)

District 26

Kelda Roys (D)

District 27

Dianne Hesselbein (D)

District 28

Julian Bradley (R)

District 29

Cory Tomczyk (R)

District 30

Jamie Wall (D)

District 31

Jeff Smith (D)

District 32

Brad Pfaff (D)

District 33

Chris Kapenga (R)

Republican Party (18)

Democratic Party (15)