Jesse James (Wisconsin)
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 office, SWAT team member, and 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. [1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
James was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Corrections Committee
- Family Law Committee, Vice-Chair
- Small Business Development Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Environment Committee
- Substance Abuse and Prevention Committee
Elections
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 | ||
| ✔ |  | Jesse James (R) | 60.9 | 18,993 |
 | Emily Berge (D)  | 39.0 | 12,162 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 31,162 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wm Bogdonovich (Independent)
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 | ||
| ✔ | | Emily Berge | 99.9 | 3,644 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | | Jesse James | 100.0 | 4,264 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | | 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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Campaign themes
2020
Jesse James did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kathy Bernier (R) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 68 2019-present |
Succeeded by N/A |
