Dave Maxey (born 1973) is an American marketing professional and Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 15th Assembly district since January 2023.

Dave Maxey
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJoe Sanfelippo
Member of the New Berlin, Wisconsin, Common Council
Assumed office
April 2017
Personal details
Born1973 (age 50–51)
Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceNew Berlin, Wisconsin
Alma materWaukesha County Technical College (AA)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
UnitUSS Leftwich

Biography

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Dave Maxey was born in Wisconsin and graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1991 and enlisted in the United States Navy. After his term of enlistment, he attended Waukesha County Technical College and earned an associate degree in marketing.[1]

Political career

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In 2003, he moved to New Berlin, Wisconsin, where he has since resided. In 2008, he ran for and was elected to the New Berlin Board of Education. He served nine years on the board, including six as president.[1] He was subsequently elected to the New Berlin city council in 2017.[2]

In April 2022, incumbent Wisconsin state representative Joe Sanfelippo announced he would not seek another term and would retire at the end of the 105th Wisconsin Legislature. That same day, Maxey announced his candidacy for the 15th Assembly district seat.[3] After his prompt announcement, no other candidate chose to enter the race and Maxey faced no opponent in the primary or general election in 2022. He will take office in January 2023.[4]

Personal life and family

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Dave Maxey lives with his wife, Tracy, and their three children in New Berlin, Wisconsin.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dave Maxey for State Assembly". Dave Maxey for State Assembly. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Maxey Campaign: Announces run for 15th assembly district seat". Dave Maxey for State Assembly (Press release). April 12, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022 – via Wispolitics.com.
  3. ^ Spears, Baylor (November 8, 2022). "Wisconsin's least competitive legislative races happening Tuesday". Wisconsin Examiner. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election – 11/8/2022 (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022. p. 12. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 15th district
January 3, 2023 – present
Incumbent