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Pat Strachota
Patricia "Pat" Strachota (b. June 6, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 58 from 2004 to 2015. Strachota served as Majority Leader from March 4, 2014, to 2015.[1] Stachota did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Strachota graduated from Notre Dame in 1977. Strachota previously served on the Washington County Board from 1986 to 2002.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Strachota served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Joint Finance |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Strachota served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Health |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Strachota served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Healthcare Reform |
| • Jobs, the Economy and Small Business |
| • Public Health |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-38 Income tax exclusion created for the amount of capital gain that is invested in certain types of Wisconsin businesses; conditions and definition provisions
- AB-113 Development zones, enterprise development zones, agricultural development zones, technology zones, and airport development zones consolidated; LAB audit required
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Strachota won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 58. Strachota ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2014, and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Pat Strachota Incumbent |
98.9% | 26,945 | |
| - | Scattering | 1.1% | 303 | |
| Total Votes | 27,248 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Strachota was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 58. She was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Strachota defeated Republican Jeff Kling in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 58 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Pat Strachota (R)
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8,373 | 81.16% | ||
| Jeff Kling (R) | 1,934 | 18.75% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Strachota has been a member of the Washington County Agriculture and Industry Society, Washington County Historical Society, West Bend Chamber of Commerce and the West Bend Noon Rotary.[2]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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Recent news
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See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly Committees
- Wisconsin Joint Committees
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Strachota's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ StarTribune, "Wisconsin Assembly Republicans strip majority leader of post amid abuse allegations," March 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Assemblywoman Strachota," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official GAB primary results," accessed April 22, 2014
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Wisconsin State Assembly District 58 2005-2015 |
Succeeded by Bob Gannon (R) |
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