Fred Risser
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| Fred Risser | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Senate
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| In office 1962 – present |
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| Born | May 4, 1927 Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nancy |
Fred Risser (born May 5, 1927), is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 26th District since 1962. His district includes most of the west side and central neighborhoods of Madison, Wisconsin, including the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as a Democrat.
He has held many leadership positions among Wisconsin Democrats. He was first elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1956, and moved to the Senate after a special election to fill a vacant seat in 1962. He is the longest currently serving state legislator in the United States.[1]
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[edit] Personal background
Fred Risser was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 5, 1927. The Risser family is one of the most prolific in Wisconsin Political History. Risser's father, grandfather, and great grandfather also served at various times as Wisconsin legislators representing Madison, although not with the Democratic Party.
[edit] Election history
Since being elected by special election in 1962, Risser has never lost an election. Risser currently is the second longest serving state legislator in American political history, and the longest in Wisconsin political history. In his most recent electoral victory (2004), he received more than 80% of the votes cast, facing opposition only from a Green Party candidate and no Republican opponent.
In the current 2007-2008 Session of the Wisconsin State Senate, Risser has been elected the President of the Senate. Risser has held this position on several different occasions. He has also held the positions of President Pro Tempore, Minority Leader and Assistant Minority Leader in the Wisconsin State Senate.
[edit] References
- ^ Frank Bures, "Backstory: The iron man of state politics", The Christian Science Monitor, March 1, 2007.
- Historic Madison Inc. "Risser's family a part of history", The Capital Times. July 17, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Wisconsin State Legislature - Senator Fred Risser official WI Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Fred A. Risser (WI) profile
- Follow the Money - Fred A Risser
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| Preceded by Horace W. Wilkie |
Wisconsin State Senator - 26th District 1962 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
