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Margaret Krusick
Margaret Krusick (b. October 26, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 7th District from 1983 to 2013. She first took the seat in a special election in June 1983.
Krusick earned her M.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She has worked as a member of the Governor's Ombudsman Program for the Aging and Disabled, an administrative assistant for the Higher Education Aids Board, and as a legal assistant.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Krusick served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Krusick served on these committees:
- Aging and Long-Term Care Committee (Chair)
- Education Committee
- Jobs, the Economy and Small Business Committee
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Krusick ran in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 7. Krusick was defeated by Daniel Riemer in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. No Republican has filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Daniel Riemer |
66.9% | 1,908 |
| Peggy Krusick Incumbent | 33.1% | 944 |
| Total Votes | 2,852 | |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Krusick was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 7. She defeated Republican Brad Sponholz in the general election on November 2, 2010. She defeated Democrat Scott Dettman in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Krusick (D)
|
11,782 | |||
| Brad Sponholz (R) | 8,656 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 7 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peggy Krusick (D)
|
2,143 | 63.86% | ||
| Scott Dettman (D) | 1,207 | 35.97% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Krusick won re-election to Assembly District 7, receiving 59.53% of the vote.[4]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Krusick (D)
|
16,568 | |||
| Corrine Wiesmueller (R) | 10,578 | |||
| Brad Sponholz (L) | 655 | |||
| Scattering | 30 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Krusick cited the following legislative priorities on her official campaign website:[5]
- Creating Jobs
- Increasing Public Safety
- 'Protecting Your Pocketbook
- Advocating for Seniors & Others
- Education
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-259 Alzheimer's disease or related dementia: DHS to establish standards of care and treatment; residential care facilities must meet those standards to hold themselves out as offering special services; revisions to annual report from DHS to residential care facilities; emergency rule provision
- AB-183 Habitual parking violator: county or municipal ordinance for the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal permitted; conditions and fee provisions
- AB-285 Motor vehicle displaying disabled plates or ID card: fuel dealer requirement to provide employee to assist expanded; sign and forfeiture provisions; enforcement transferred to DAs
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Campaign website (dead link)
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Margaret Krusick
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Freedom Speaks
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Krusick
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," accessed June 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
- ↑ Peggy Krusick Official Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 7 1983–2013 |
Succeeded by Daniel Riemer (D) |
