Jonathan Dedering

Jonathan Dedering
Personal details
Born (1986-07-14) July 14, 1986
Elroy, WI
Political party Green
Residence Madison, Wisconsin
Alma mater Madison Area Technical College
Profession Politician, Building Supervisor

Jonathan Dedering (born July 14, 1986) is a progressive politician from Madison, Wisconsin.[1] Jonathan was formerly an organizer with Students for a Democratic Society. In September 2007, Dedering was a co-organizer of a controversial demonstration in support of Josh Gaines, an Iraq War veteran, who returned his medals to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.[2] Dedering organized a school supplies drive as a counter protest to a Westboro Baptist Church rally on July 7, 2012.[3] Jonathan was the Green Party's candidate for State Assembly in District 78 in the November 2012 election, but was defeated by an overwhelming margin.[4] His current job is running a local political campaign in Madison, WI, where he has been criticized for his involvement. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Walters, Steve. "07.16.12 | Campaign 2012: Jonathan Dedering (G) for 78th Assembly District". WI Eye. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  2. ↑ Foley, Ryan. "Iraq vet plans to return his medals in protest". Associated Press. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  3. ↑ Weisberg, Louis. "Fred Phelps’ hellfire clan cancels Madison protest due to heat". Wisconsin Gazette. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  4. ↑ Neumann, Greg. "Some new faces headed to the State Legislature". WKOW. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
  5. ↑ http://northparkstreet.com/2013/01/district-8-opening-post-the-isthmus-exposed-hansen-campaign-has-no-political-soul/
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