Steven Kestell
Steven Kestell (b. June 15, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 27 from 1998 to 2015. Kestell did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Kestell has worked as a sales manager and in retail management. Prior to his election to the Assembly, he served on the Howards Grove School Board from 1981 to 1984 and 1986 to 1998.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kestell served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Family Law, Vice Chair |
| • State and Local Finance |
| • Urban Education |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kestell served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary and Ethics |
| • Workforce Development |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kestell served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Children and Families |
| • Corrections and the Courts |
| • Workforce Development |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- SB-60 Kiel, City of, highway improvement projects: DOT prohibited from designing or constructing roundabouts
- SB-61 Special distinguishing registration plate expressing enthusiasm for hunting and fishing for sport and recreation; DOT and fee provisions
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Kestell won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 27. Kestell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Steven Bauer (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Steve Kestell Incumbent |
57.9% | 18,101 | |
| Democratic | Steven H. Bauer | 42% | 13,148 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 20 | |
| Total Votes | 31,269 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Kestell was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 27. Kestell defeated Independent Jack Lechler in the general election on November 2, 2010. He defeated Republican Randy Meyer in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 27 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Kestell (R)
|
16,879 | |||
| Jack Lechler (I) | 5,502 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 27 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Kestell (R)
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5,315 | 56.04% | ||
| Randy Meyer (R) | 4,164 | 43.91% | ||
2008
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kestell won re-election to Assembly District 27, receiving 65.95% of the vote.[5]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Kestell (R)
|
20,704 | |||
| Bob Cox (D) | 10,672 | |||
| Scattering | 17 | |||
Campaign themes
2008
Kestell's answers to the Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with insights as to how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his top priorities he replied:
"Our State must get it's budget under control. Citizens are paying all they can in taxes, but government has not done a good job setting priorities, and that has resulted in everything becoming a priority. I will continue to work to control spending and I need the help of responsible majorities in both houses.
Our budget problems will also ease if we concentrate on creating jobs while strengthening Wisconsin families. Strong, functioning families will prosper and make us all stronger. I will work to implement the strategies of the Committee on Strengthening Wisconsin Families."[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kestell is a member of a number of organizations, including ADA Volunteer Firefighters, Calumet County Republican Party, Plymouth Morning Kiwanis and Sheboygan County Family Resource Center.[7]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 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: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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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Recent news
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Kestell's facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board, "Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Assm. Kestell Issue Positions," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Steven Kestell's Biography," accessed December 20, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 27 1999-2015 |
Succeeded by Tyler Vorpagel (R) |
