Wendy Sue Johnson
Wendy Sue Johnson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Eau Claire Area School District school board, At-large in Wisconsin. Johnson assumed office in 2009. Johnson left office on April 1, 2015.
Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 68. Johnson lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Johnson was appointed to the Eau Claire Area School Board after board member Trish Cummins resigned on August 3, 2015. She opted not to run to maintain the seat in the April 2016, at-large election.
Biography
Johnson graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1987, earned a bachelor's degree in social studies and education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1992 and a J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law in 2009. An attorney with Klemish & Johnson, LLC, she previously worked for Cray, Asher & Raihle and Herrick & Hart.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68
Jesse James defeated Wendy Sue Johnson in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jesse James (R) | 57.6 | 14,129 |
Wendy Sue Johnson (D)  | 42.4 | 10,394 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 24,533 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68
Wendy Sue Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wendy Sue Johnson | 100.0 | 3,607 | |
| Total votes: 3,607 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68
Jesse James advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jesse James | 100.0 | 3,228 |
| Total votes: 3,228 | |||
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2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Kathryn Duax Incumbent |
30.6% | 8,597 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wendy Sue Johnson Incumbent |
29.9% | 8,379 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Westrate | 21.4% | 6,013 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wallace Brucker | 18.1% | 5,075 | |
| Total Votes | 28,064 | |||
| Source: Leader-Telegram, "Election coverage: Eau Claire school board," accessed September 22, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Wendy Sue Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Non-partisan redistricting would allow voters to choose their representatives, thus making us more accountable, responsive, and willing to compromise on most other issues. Wisconsin needs to fix the school funding formula so that it is equitable for all students regardless of zip code. We need an economy that works for everyone, not primarily for the wealthy and corporations.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
As a plaintiff in the Whitford gerrymandering lawsuit and a former civics teacher, I am passionate about fixing the system so that democracy works.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Anyone interested in understanding the intentional plan to rig the system must read Ratf**ked by David Daley. You will be outraged.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Public officials should be honest, direct, sincere, informed, decisive, and independent.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was at McDonald's when minimum wage was $3.35 an hour and you had to be persistent to get hired. I learned to work hard, attend to the needs of others and the importance of effective systems.
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