Timothy Ramthun

Timothy Ramthun

Republican Party

Prior offices

Wisconsin State Assembly District 59

Successor: Ty Bodden

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Elections and appointments

Last election

August 13, 2024

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Timothy Ramthun (Republican Party) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 59. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. He left office on January 3, 2023.

Ramthun (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 20. He lost in the Republican primary on August 13, 2024.

Biography

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Ramthun's professional experience includes working in the information technology field.

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.

2021-2022

Ramthun was assigned to the following committees:

• Children and Families Committee, Vice Chair
• Constitution and Ethics Committee
• Education Committee
• Judiciary Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Ways and Means Committee

2019-2020

Ramthun was assigned to the following committees:

• Children and Families Committee, Vice-Chair
• Education Committee
• Constitution and Ethics Committee
• Public Benefit Reform Committee
• Ways and Means Committee
• Community Development Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 20

Incumbent Dan Feyen defeated Michael Rapp in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 20 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Feyen (R)	70.0	73,552
		Michael Rapp (D)	29.9	31,434
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	106

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,092
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 20

Michael Rapp advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 20 on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rapp	99.9	10,005
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,016
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Gamez (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 20

Incumbent Dan Feyen defeated Timothy Ramthun in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 20 on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Feyen	64.3	17,243
		Timothy Ramthun	35.6	9,543
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	31

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,817
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kraig Sadownikow (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Wisconsin

Incumbent Tony Evers defeated Tim Michels, Joan Ellis Beglinger (Unofficially withdrew), and Seth Haskin in the general election for Governor of Wisconsin on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tony Evers (D)	51.1	1,358,774
		Tim Michels (R)	47.8	1,268,535
		Joan Ellis Beglinger (Independent) (Unofficially withdrew)	1.0	27,198
		Seth Haskin (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	104
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,879

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,656,490
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jess Hisel (Free Party)
• Chris Donahue (Independent / L)
• Levi Borntreger (Independent)
• Ryan Patrick Sweeney (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin

Incumbent Tony Evers advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tony Evers	99.8	491,656
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	975

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 492,631
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Yousef Sameer Zahran (D)
• Job Edmond Hou-Seye (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin

Tim Michels defeated Rebecca Kleefisch, Timothy Ramthun, Kevin Nicholson (Unofficially withdrew), and Adam Fischer in the Republican primary for Governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Michels	47.1	326,969
		Rebecca Kleefisch	42.0	291,384
		Timothy Ramthun	6.0	41,639
		Kevin Nicholson (Unofficially withdrew)	3.6	24,884
		Adam Fischer	1.2	8,139
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	504

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 693,519
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Leonard Larson Jr. (R)
• John Macco (R)
• Robert Meyer (R)
• Jonathan Wichmann (R)
• James Kellen (R)

2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59

Incumbent Timothy Ramthun won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Timothy Ramthun (R)	99.8	29,123
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	63

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,186
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59

Incumbent Timothy Ramthun advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Timothy Ramthun	100.0	5,537
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,539
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2018

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59

Timothy Ramthun won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Timothy Ramthun (R)	99.3	23,339
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	165

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,504
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59

Timothy Ramthun defeated Ty Bodden, Rachel Mixon, and Ken Depperman in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 59 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Timothy Ramthun	34.4	2,851
		Ty Bodden	30.9	2,556
	Submit photo	Rachel Mixon	26.1	2,164
	Submit photo	Ken Depperman	8.6	709

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,280
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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. Jesse Kremer defeated Ralph Prescott, Timothy Ramthun and Bill Savage in the Republican primary. Mark Brunner (R) was removed from the ballot before the primary leaving Kremer unopposed in the general election. Kremer was elected to the seat.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 59 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jesse Kremer	38.6%	2,388
Ralph Prescott	23.9%	1,478
Timothy Ramthun	23.7%	1,467
Bill Savage	13.8%	854
Total Votes		6,187

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Timothy Ramthun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ramthun's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a servant of the people. My focus is results that exceed expectations, a practice I've performed now for 45yrs in the private sector and 14yrs in the public sector, as a school board member as well as WI State Legislature. My depth of experience, capabilities, and character are the attributes that make me the best choice. Proven strengths in leadership, courage, conviction, passion, integrity, honesty, and a high sense of urgency, are my core. You can learn more about me at: Tim-Ramthun.com.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Election Integrity is a WI and a national priority. Elections must be legal, fair, safe, and secure for all voters to ensure nobody is disenfranchised. Elections do have consequences and it is upon us all to make sure they're correct...
• Medical Freedom. It should never be allowed under the pretense that it is a right for any government to tell you what goes into your body or how an employer can demand of you and action that leverages your job or career. These type of demands are tyrannical. They must stop now and they must be prevented from ever happening again...
• Education, not indoctrination. Our schools, primarily public schools, must focus on core educational materials and not get into subjective, societal influences that adversely affect the minds of children. State-wide vouchers should be allowed so all parents can enroll their children into the school of choice, not one that aligns to their residency. Also, all state funding for each student must follow the student in its entirety, regardless of where they attend.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elections integrity, Medical Freedom, Education-not indoctrination, government accountability, pro-life, significant reduction in taxation, pro-1st responders-backing the badge-veterans-fire department, Pro-Agriculture and Small Business, 2A and making WI Constitutional Carry, ending fentanyl and our drug epidemic, and functional state-wide broadband... to name a few...

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2020

Timothy Ramthun did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Ramthun's website has emphasized the following campaign themes:

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Values: Accountability – I say as I do, do what I say, no nonsense Passionate desire to serve, sustains conservative values and works within means; of Christian faith Focus is on quality, exceeding expectations, doing what’s right Trustworthy, Dependable, Approachable, Giving One’s Word Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-2nd Amendment/NRA, Pro-Veteran, Respectfully supportive of Senior Citizens Proven Core Competencies: Courageous Leadership, results oriented, service value Strategic Thinker / economic growth visionary / cost effective and fiscally responsible Strong Communications Skills; written, verbal and listening Focus on Performance Standards and Structure Decisiveness, a drive to do the job-not to keep the job Tactful, Strategic, Diplomatic, Resourceful Strong work ethic, highly energetic Extensive private sector experience Performed continuous business improvement transformations for organizations to exceed service delivery goal expectations (fortune 100/500 companies) 30-plus years of executive leadership, job creation and economic business growth for all business sectors served Diverse executive business acumen encompassing several organizations serving multiple industries In-depth public sector experience Served Kewaskum School District as board member; President 2 consecutive years Led district evolution 24/7 through post-Act10/32, addressed dated issues, implemented strategic planning and structure Highly Knowledgeable in local and State Governance, Policy, Legislation and Bylaws, experienced Parliamentarian Has established key networking relationships with multiple State Legislators; attends legislative sessions and is highly knowledgeable in legislative process – has the ability to hit the ground running Tim’s conservative stance Opposes status quo and learned behavior; is a visionary ‘gets-it-done’ leader Opposes federalization of education (Common Core State Standards) and HealthCare (ACA) Supports term limits on State-Aid programs, implementation of drug testing eligibility criteria, and incentives that measure participant progress. Supports voter ID, lower taxes, economic growth through tax incentives, job creation for all businesses large and small Supports Improving Public Education / reform the out-dated State subsidy formula Supports the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and champions continued appreciation of our farming industry.

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Timothy Ramthun campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Wisconsin State Senate District 20	Lost primary	$-10,980	$43,068
2022	Governor of Wisconsin	Lost primary	$214,238	$162,128
Grand total			$203,258	$205,196
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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

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2022

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• Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Senate and House

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• Wisconsin Conservation Voters

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• Wisconsin Grocers Association

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• Wisconsin Sierra Club

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2021

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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Senate and House 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative 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 Grocers Association Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation. 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.

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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Preceded by -	Wisconsin State Assembly District 59 2019-2023	Succeeded by Ty Bodden (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

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Chris Larson (D)

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John Jagler (R)

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Sarah Keyeski (D)

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Mark Spreitzer (D)

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Howard Marklein (R)

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Dan Feyen (R)

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Van Wanggaard (R)

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Robert Wirch (D)

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Jesse James (R)

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Romaine Quinn (R)

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Kelda Roys (D)

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Dianne Hesselbein (D)

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Julian Bradley (R)

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Cory Tomczyk (R)

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