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]
Robert Jauch | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Theno |
| Succeeded by | Janet Bewley |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Lary J. Swoboda |
| Succeeded by | Frank Boyle |
| Constituency | 73rd district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Travis Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Travis Jr. |
| Constituency | 49th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1945 Wheaton, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Poplar, Wisconsin |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1968 |
Background
editBorn 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
editDuring 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
edit- ^ 'State Senator Robert Jauch announces his retirement,' Kevin Murphy, AshlandWI.com., October 10, 2013
- ^ Bergquist, Lee (August 13, 2014). "Allen, Brostoff, Wanggaard, Bowen win legislative primaries". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ Wisconsin History Society-Robert Jauch
External links
edit- Senator Robert Jauch at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- 25th Senate District, Senator Jauch in the Wisconsin Blue Book (2005–2006)
- 49th Assembly District, Assemblyman Jauch in the Wisconsin Blue Book (1983–1984)
- Appearances on C-SPAN
 | This article about a member of the Wisconsin State Senate is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
| | This article about a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |