John H. Robinson (politician)

John H. Robinson (born July 25, 1955) is an American politician and businessman. He was the 40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin, and represented Wausau for four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He currently serves on the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

John H. Robinson
40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin
In office April 19, 1988 – April 1992
Preceded by	John Kannenberg
Succeeded by	John D. Hess
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 7, 1985 – May 23, 1988
Preceded by	Francis R. Byers
Succeeded by	Gregory Huber
Constituency	85th district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded by	E. James Ladwig
Succeeded by	E. James Ladwig
Constituency	63rd district
In office January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Edward F. McClain
Succeeded by	Francis R. Byers
Constituency	85th district
Member of the Board of Supervisors of Marathon County, Wisconsin
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
In office 1974–1981
Member of the Wausau City Council
In office 1974–1981
Personal details
Born	(1955-07-25) July 25, 1955 Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary
Children	3
Residence(s)	Wausau, Wisconsin

Biography

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Robinson graduated from Newman Catholic High School. He went to University of Wisconsin–Marathon County and University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he studied political science.

In 1974, at age 18, he was elected to the Wausau City Council and the Marathon County Board, the youngest person ever elected to either organization. He served on the City Council and County Board until his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

In 1980, he won the open seat in the 85th Assembly District. He was re-elected in 1982, 1984, and 1986. In 1988 he resigned his seat in the Assembly after he was elected to a four-year term as Mayor of Wausau.

After being cited for failing to report a single-car accident, Robinson chose not to seek re-election in 1992.

After leaving the Mayor's office, he worked in insurance and environmental projects, including projects for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

In 2006, Robinson returned to elected office, winning a seat on the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

Personal life

Robinson and his wife, Mary, live in Wausau. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly, 85th district (1980)

Wisconsin Assembly, 85th District Election, 1980

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
Democratic Primary, September 9, 1980
	Democratic	John H. Robinson	1,808	51.95%
	Democratic	Rosalie LaRocque	968	27.82%
	Democratic	David G. Lincoln	704	20.23%
Total votes			6,114	100.0%
General Election, November 4, 1980
	Democratic	John H. Robinson	11,026	51.49%
	Republican	Kay B. Smith	10,387	48.51%
Total votes			21,413	100.0%
	Democratic hold

Wisconsin Assembly, 63rd district (1982)

Wisconsin Assembly, 63rd District Election, 1982

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John H. Robinson	8,733	53.79%
	Republican	John L. McEwen	7,503	46.21%
Total votes			16,236	100.0%
	Democratic gain from Republican

Wisconsin Assembly, 85th district (1984, 1986)

Wisconsin Assembly, 85th District Election, 1984

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John H. Robinson	13,452	60.79%
	Republican	Patrick D. Braatz	8,678	39.21%
Total votes			22,130	100.0%
	Democratic gain from Republican

Wisconsin Assembly, 85th District Election, 1986

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John H. Robinson (incumbent)	10,868	63.39%	+2.60%
	Republican	Robert J. Gwidt	6,278	36.62%
Total votes			17,146	100.0%	-22.52%
	Democratic hold

See also

• List of mayors of Wausau, Wisconsin

External links

• John Robinson, District #4 from Marathon County Board of Supervisors