Robert Jauch

Robert Jauch is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th District since 1987. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 49th district from 1983 through 1987.

On October 9, 2013, at a press conference in Madison, Jauch announced that he would retire at the end of his current term, which ends in January of 2015.^[1]

Background

Born 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.^[2]

Wisconsin legislature

2011 Wisconsin protests

During 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

External links

• Senator Robert Jauch at the Wisconsin State Legislature
  • constituency site
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project 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)