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Sarah Shanahan
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Sarah Shanahan (b. June 20, 1959) was a 2012 and 2010 Democratic candidate for District 50 of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
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Shanahan earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She has been employed by Clean Wisconsin and REAMP on energy related issues.[1]
Campaign themes
2010
Shanahan's website highlighted the following issues:
- Energy - Her solutions are to "contribute, Conserve energy through efficiency, Create a marketplace for renewable fuels, and Encourage small scale renewable projects."
- Education - Wants the state to pay its fair share, local authorities to have more autonomy, ...finding and implementing efficiencies, and wants to encourage more community participation."
- Govern locally - Shanahan supports measures to "restore an independent DNR Secretary; Make broadband cable eligible or transportation dollars; allow local government more flexibility to accomplish the things they need; and "encourage sustainable development."[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Shanahan ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 50. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was defeated by incumbent Republican Ed Brooks in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ed Brooks Incumbent |
50.3% | 12,842 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Shanahan | 46.8% | 11,945 | |
| Libertarian | Ben Olson | 2.8% | 725 | |
| Independent | Nathan Johnson (Write-in) | 0% | 11 | |
| - | Scattering | 0% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 25,533 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Shanahan was defeated by Republican incumbent Ed Brooks in the November 2 general election. Also defeated was Libertarian Ben Olson, III. She was unopposed in the primary election.[4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 50 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sarah Ann Shanahan (D)
|
1,328 | 100% | ||
Recent news
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External links
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign website (dead link)
- Shanahan on Facebook
- List of candidates certified for the November 2, 2010 general election in Wisconsin
Footnotes
- ↑ ADCC 2010 guide
- ↑ Shanahan's campaign website - Platform (dead link)
- ↑ 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
Current members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Leadership
Minority Leader:Greta Neubauer
Representatives
District 1
Joel Kitchens (R)
District 2
Shae Sortwell (R)
District 3
Ron Tusler (R)
District 4
David Steffen (R)
District 5
Joy Goeben (R)
District 6
Elijah Behnke (R)
District 7
Karen Kirsch (D)
District 8
District 9
Priscilla Prado (D)
District 10
Darrin Madison (D)
District 11
Sequanna Taylor (D)
District 12
Russell Goodwin (D)
District 13
Robyn Vining (D)
District 14
Angelito Tenorio (D)
District 15
Adam Neylon (R)
District 16
Kalan Haywood (D)
District 17
Supreme Omokunde (D)
District 18
Margaret Arney (D)
District 19
Ryan Clancy (D)
District 20
District 21
Jessie Rodriguez (R)
District 22
Paul Melotik (R)
District 23
Deb Andraca (D)
District 24
Daniel Knodl (R)
District 25
Paul Tittl (R)
District 26
Joe Sheehan (D)
District 27
Lindee Brill (R)
District 28
Rob Kreibich (R)
District 29
District 30
District 31
Tyler August (R)
District 32
Amanda Nedweski (R)
District 33
Robin Vos (R)
District 34
Rob Swearingen (R)
District 35
Calvin Callahan (R)
District 36
Jeffrey Mursau (R)
District 37
Mark Born (R)
District 38
District 39
Alex Dallman (R)
District 40
Karen DeSanto (D)
District 41
Tony Kurtz (R)
District 42
District 43
Brienne Brown (D)
District 44
Ann Roe (D)
District 45
Clinton Anderson (D)
District 46
Joan Fitzgerald (D)
District 47
Randy Udell (D)
District 48
Andrew Hysell (D)
District 49
Travis Tranel (R)
District 50
Jenna Jacobson (D)
District 51
Todd Novak (R)
District 52
Lee Snodgrass (D)
District 53
Dean Kaufert (R)
District 54
Lori Palmeri (D)
District 55
Nate Gustafson (R)
District 56
Dave Murphy (R)
District 57
Kevin Petersen (R)
District 58
Rick Gundrum (R)
District 59
Robert Brooks (R)
District 60
Jerry O'Connor (R)
District 61
Robert Donovan (R)
District 62
Angelina Cruz (D)
District 63
Robert Wittke (R)
District 64
Tip McGuire (D)
District 65
Ben DeSmidt (D)
District 66
Greta Neubauer (D)
District 67
David Armstrong (R)
District 68
Rob Summerfield (R)
District 69
Karen Hurd (R)
District 70
Nancy VanderMeer (R)
District 71
Vinnie Miresse (D)
District 72
Scott Krug (R)
District 73
Angela Stroud (D)
District 74
Chanz Green (R)
District 75
Duke Tucker (R)
District 76
Francesca Hong (D)
District 77
Renuka Mayadev (D)
District 78
Shelia Stubbs (D)
District 79
Lisa Subeck (D)
District 80
Mike Bare (D)
District 81
Alex Joers (D)
District 82
Scott Allen (R)
District 83
Dave Maxey (R)
District 84
Chuck Wichgers (R)
District 85
Patrick Snyder (R)
District 86
John Spiros (R)
District 87
Brent Jacobson (R)
District 88
District 89
Ryan Spaude (D)
District 90
District 91
Jodi Emerson (D)
District 92
Clint Moses (R)
District 93
Christian Phelps (D)
District 94
Steve Doyle (D)
District 95
Jill Billings (D)
District 96
Tara Johnson (D)
District 97
Cindi Duchow (R)
District 98
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)
District 99
Barbara Dittrich (R)
Republican Party (54)
Democratic Party (45)
