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==Biography==
==Biography==
Jesse James was born in Eau Claire, WI, and lives in Altoona, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1990 and went on to serve in the US Army from 1990 to 1993 and as a US Army Reserve medic from 1993-1996. He earned an associate degree in police science from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2001. James' career experience includes working as a small business owner, a warehouse specialist, a police office, SWAT team member, and firefighter.  
Jesse James was born in Eau Claire, WI, and lives in Altoona, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1990 and went on to serve in the US Army from 1990 to 1993 and as a US Army Reserve medic from 1993-1996. He earned an associate degree in police science from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2001. James' career experience includes working as a small business owner, a warehouse specialist, a police officer, a SWAT team member, and a firefighter.  


He has been a member of Jacob's Well Security Team, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, AYSCO, and Eau Claire United Soccer Club. James was elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature to represent District 68. <ref>[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/legislators/assembly/1937 ''Wisconsin State Legislature,'' "Representative Jesse L. James," accessed October 10, 2019]</ref>
He has been a member of Jacob's Well Security Team, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, AYSCO, and Eau Claire United Soccer Club. <ref>[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/legislators/assembly/1937 ''Wisconsin State Legislature,'' "Representative Jesse L. James," accessed October 10, 2019]</ref>


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Jesse James
Republican Party
Candidate, Wisconsin State Senate District 31
Wisconsin State Senate District 23
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Predecessor: Kathy Bernier (R)
Prior offices:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 68
Years in office: 2019 - 2023
Successor: Karen Hurd (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$60,924/year
Per diem
$140/day. Dane County senators are allowed half that amount.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Next election
November 3, 2026
Education
High school
Eau Claire North High School, 1990
Associates
Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2001
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army
Years of service
1990 - 1993
Service / branch
U.S. Army Reserve
Years of service
1993 - 1996
Personal
Birthplace
Eau Claire, WI
Profession
Law enforcement
Contact
Official website
Official Facebook
Official X
Official Instagram
Campaign website
Campaign Facebook
Campaign Instagram
Personal Facebook
Personal LinkedIn

Jesse James (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

James (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 31. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]

James also ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 23. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.

Biography

Jesse James was born in Eau Claire, WI, and lives in Altoona, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1990 and went on to serve in the US Army from 1990 to 1993 and as a US Army Reserve medic from 1993-1996. He earned an associate degree in police science from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2001. James' career experience includes working as a small business owner, a warehouse specialist, a police officer, a SWAT team member, and a firefighter.

He has been a member of Jacob's Well Security Team, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, AYSCO, and Eau Claire United Soccer Club. [1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

James was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

James was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

James was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

James was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2026

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 31

Incumbent Jeff Smith and incumbent Jesse James are running in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith (D)
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James (R)

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2022

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 23

Jesse James won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James (R)
 
94.7
 
56,391
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.3
 
3,136

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 59,527
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 23

Dan Hardy advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 23 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
72.3
 
905
 Other/Write-in votes
 
27.7
 
346

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,251
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 23

Jesse James defeated Brian Westrate and Sandra Scholz in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 23 on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James
 
50.0
 
10,411
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Brian Westrate
 
37.5
 
7,809
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Sandra Scholz
 
12.4
 
2,588
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
18

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,826
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Campaign finance


2020

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68

Incumbent Jesse James defeated Emily Berge in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James (R)
 
60.9
 
18,993
Image of Emily Berge
Emily Berge (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.0
 
12,162
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
7

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,162
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68

Emily Berge advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Emily Berge
Emily Berge Candidate Connection
 
99.9
 
3,644
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
3

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,647
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68

Incumbent Jesse James advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 on August 11, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James
 
100.0
 
4,264
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
1

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,265
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Campaign finance

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
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James (R)
 
57.6
 
14,129
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Wendy Sue Johnson (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.4
 
10,394
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
10

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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
✔
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Wendy Sue Johnson Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,607

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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
✔
Image of Jesse James
Jesse James
 
100.0
 
3,228

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,228
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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Jesse James campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Wisconsin State Senate District 23Won general$133,103 $97,549
2020Wisconsin State Assembly District 68Won general$94,081 N/A**
Grand total$227,184 $97,549
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Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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