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Robert Jauch

Robert Jauch

American politician (born 1945)

Robert Jauch (born November 22, 1945) is a retired American Democratic politician. He served 28 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (1987–2015) and four years in the State Assembly (1983–1987). He retired in 2015, citing the increased partisanship in the Legislature.[1][2]

Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district, Preceded by ...

Background

Born in Wheaton, Illinois, Jauch graduated from Wheaton Central High School and then served in the United States Army 1964–1968. He went to University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and University of Wisconsin–Superior. He served as field representative for United States Representative David Obey.[3]

Wisconsin legislature

See also: 2011 Wisconsin protests

During the protests in Wisconsin, Jauch, along with the 13 other Democratic State Senators, left the state to deny the State Senate a quorum on Governor Scott Walker's controversial "Budget Repair" legislation.

References

  1. [1]
    'State Senator Robert Jauch announces his retirement,' Kevin Murphy, AshlandWI.com., October 10, 2013
  2. [2]
    Bergquist, Lee (August 13, 2014). "Allen, Brostoff, Wanggaard, Bowen win legislative primaries". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Wisconsin History Society-Robert Jauch


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