Leah Vukmir

Leah Vukmir (born April 26, 1958) is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 5th District since 2011. She previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 14th District from 2002 through 2011.^[1]

Early life, education and career

Vukmir received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University in 1980, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1983 where she specialized in child development and primary care treatment of children. She is a nationally certified pediatric nurse practitioner with over 25 years of nursing and teaching experience at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.^[2]

Wisconsin legislature

Vukmir was first elected in November 2002, succeeding Scott Walker (R), who was elected in a special election as Milwaukee County Executive. She was the ranking member of the Assembly’s Committee on Health and Health Care Reform. She was also a member of the committees on Public Health, Education Reform, Education and Criminal Justice.^[3]

Vukmir announced on June 25, 2009 that she was challenging incumbent Democratic State Senator Jim Sullivan for the 5th district seat in 2010.^[4] On November 2, 2010, Vukmir defeated Sullivan for reelection.^[5] She was succeeded in her Assembly seat by fellow Republican Dale Kooyenga.

References

1. ^ 'The State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010, biographical sketch of Leah Vukmir, pg. 29
2. ^ Official website
3. ^ Vukmir's legislative profile
4. ^ Wispolitics Vukmir Announces Run
5. ^ http://www.wisn.com/r/25616834/detail.html

External links

• Profile, committees and bills at the Wisconsin State Legislature
• Leah Vukmir official campaign site
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
• Profile at Ballotpedia