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Travis Schachtner was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 28 of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Campaign themes

2014

Schachtner's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]

Our School System

  • Excerpt: "A vital component in developing the relationship between family, business, and government is our education system. From preschool to high school and beyond, strong education is the core to sustainable community development. We need to support our public and technical school systems to ensure that these relationships are created and the successes of future generations is secure."

Small Businesses and Careers

  • Excerpt: "The people of rural Wisconsin understand what this state needs more than jobs is careers that can support a family and lead to retirement. The most impactful way that this can be completed is by supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Both are key components to any communities success. From the Milwaukee to Grantsburg it is successful small businesses becoming established and creating careers that makes a community thrive."

Local Control

  • Excerpt: "In order for all of this to be attainable we need to ensure that communities have the power and support necessary to address their needs. Local communities are able to better meet their needs in a timely manner while maintaining budgets. Also, by having a government that has local control over its own needs it empowers the electorate, invigorate community, and strengthens our democracy."

Elections

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. Travis Schachtner was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Adam Jarchow was unopposed in the Republican primary. Schachtner and Jarchow faced off in the general election.[1][3] Republican Jarchow defeated Schachtner in the general election, and was elected to the seat.[4]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 28 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Jarchow 62.2% 12,747
     Democratic Travis Schachtner 37.8% 7,736
Total Votes 20,483

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