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Wisconsin Senate, District 21

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Location
  
Racine area

Parent organization
  
Wisconsin Legislature

Leader
  
Van H. Wanggaard

Website
  
District Website

Type
  
District of the Upper House

Region served
  
South-eastern Wisconsin

The 21st District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in south-eastern Wisconsin, currently covering most of Racine County.

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Current elected officials

The district is currently represented by Republican Van H. Wanggaard.

The area of the 21st Senate District contains three State Assembly Districts:

  • The 61st (represented by Samantha Kerkman)
  • The 62nd (represented by Tom Weatherston)
  • The 63rd (represented by Robin Vos)

    • The district is also located within Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, which is represented by U.S. Representative Paul Ryan.

    Past senators

    Previous senators include:

  • Van H. Wanggaard, 2011-2012
  • John Lehman, 2007-2011. 2012-2015
  • Cathy Stepp, 2003-2007
  • Kimberly Plache, 1996-2003
  • George Petak, 1991-1996
  • Joseph A. Strohl, 1979-1991
  • Henry Dorman, 1965–1979
  • Lynn E. Stalbaum, 1955-1964
  • Kenneth L. Greenquist, 1939-1942
  • Joseph Clancy, 1935-1939
  • Max W. Heck, 1923-1927
  • William H. Hatton, 1899-1907
  • Joseph H. Woodnorth, 1891-1893
  • John E. Leahy, 1887-1891
  • Myron Reed, 1872
  • James H. Foster, 1871
  • Ganem W. Washburn, 1859-1860

    • Note: the boundaries of districts have changed repeatedly over history. Previous politicians of a specific numbered district have represented a completely different geographic area, due to redistricting.

    References

    Wisconsin Senate, District 21 Wikipedia
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