Senator Ron Johnson
Ron came to Washington because the federal government is bankrupting America. He thinks it is important for citizen legislators to ally with those who are seriously facing that reality. Ron’s manufacturing background has taught him to attack the root cause of a problem, not mere symptoms. He believes huge deficits, slow economic activity, high unemployment and woefully inadequate job creation are severe symptoms of the problem – but not the root cause. The ever expanding size, scope and cost of government is.
Ron is Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and also serves on the Budget, Foreign Relations, and Commerce, Science and Transportation committees. He resides in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife Jane. They have three children and two grandchildren.
Congressman Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden is an American patriot, retired Navy SEAL, husband, father, grandfather, and Christian. He met and married his wife, Sara Jane over 27 years ago. They live on a small hobby farm in Hager City, Wisconsin.
Derrick’s journey of public service started when he joined the Navy at the age of 18. He had the honor to serve our great nation for 26 years. He retired as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 5 combat deployments and several others to troubled areas in the world.
His first combat deployment was to Bosnia Herzegovina immediately following the signing of the Dayton Accords. During this time, he came to understand how truly unique and wonderful America is, and why She is not only worth emulating, but protecting.
Derrick continued his service with multiple combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. Additionally, he served in the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America.
During his tour in Europe in 2012, under the Obama administration, he was responsible for planning Special Operations contingency operations for the European Continent.
This is where he learned that when America has ineffectual leaders, Americans pay the price for this lack of strength. The direct result of this was the tragic killing of his former teammate Ty Woods and fellow SEAL Glen Doherty during the terrorist attack on the embassy annex in Benghazi, Libya.
Derrick was called back into public service, this time as a candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of his beloved State of Wisconsin.
Assemblyman Shannon Zimmerman
WI District 30
Knowing Shannon, you quickly realize he cares about so much more than just business. Family is at the center of all things for him. Married for over 27 years to his school sweetheart Angel, they have two sons, Josh and Nick, who both live right here in western Wisconsin. It is quite common to spot Shannon at a local Dairy Queen with one or all of his grandchildren, Taylor, Montee, Addy and Harper.
Our future and the future of our families rely upon our collective ability to drive economic growth-become the destination of choice for entrepreneurs, create great jobs, reduce taxes, integrate our businesses with our educational resources and protect or sporting heritage and the beauty and benefits of this wonderful place we call home.
Assemblyman Warren Petryk
WI District 93
You sent me to Madison in 2010 to make the difficult choices that today are providing us with a more fiscally healthy, more responsible, and more future-focused State government. To not change the failed fiscal policies of the past simply was, and is, not an option. We cannot afford to worry only about what is best for one political party or one special interest group, on either side of the debate. My primary concern will continue to be focused on constructively eliminating the unsustainable status quo brought about by the actions of irresponsible, over-spending, and over-promising previously-elected State officials.Four main themes were and will continue to be among my top priorities:
- Encourage Economic Development – remove barriers to growth; attract more workers to our state; increase rural career opportunities
- Support Our Schools – increase aid to rural schools; review of the school funding system; investing in the safety of our children
- Reform Welfare System – promote independence; help individuals enter the workforce
- Promote Healthy Families – expand H.O.P.E. (Heroin and Opiate Prevention and Education); improve foster care; expand Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment; foster women’s health care improvements
I love Wisconsin and its amazingly talented and creative people. It is my joy and blessing to meet, converse, listen, and share ideas with hundreds of people like you every week. Every day I am thankful for the honor and opportunity of serving as your State Representative. Your insights and encouragements keep me very optimistic regarding a bright and prosperous future for you and your children. Thank you for granting me this incredible privilege of being a public servant for you in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
WI District 63
Robin is a lifelong resident of Racine County. Born and raised in Burlington, Robin and his family have long ties to western Racine County. Robin’s great grandparents came to Racine County in the 1850s as dairy farmers. His relatives still farm the family homestead. Robin is a small business owner himself. He runs a variety of businesses in southeastern Wisconsin including rental properties, a car wash and a popcorn company. Since buying RoJos Popcorn Company in Burlington in 1996, Robin has successfully grown the business from a small 3-person, family-operated business to an operation that now employs more than two dozen people. His focus on customer-service has helped him grow his business and shape his life as a public servant.
Since being elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004, Robin has made thousands of phone calls to his constituents in an effort to listen and learn more about the issues that are important to his constituents and their families. Whether you need assistance in navigating a government agency, have an idea to make government more efficient or simply want to express an opinion, Robin is always available to listen.
Robin uses his constituents’ input as he works for a more efficient and effective government that holds the line on taxes. Now in his seventh term in office, Robin serves as the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Senate Majority Leader, Senator Devin LeMahieu
WI District 9
Devin LeMahieu has brought common sense, conservative principles to work representing the 9th Senate District in Madison. As a small business owner, former county board supervisor, and active community member, Devin possesses the experience, perspective, and commitment to public service necessary to keep moving Wisconsin forward.
Devin was born and raised in Oostburg, Wisconsin, attending Oostburg Christian School and Sheboygan County Christian High School. Devin graduated from Dordt College with degrees in Business Administration and Political Science. Since 2002, Devin has owned and published the Lakeshore Weekly, a publication in Sheboygan County with a circulation of over 4,500.
Serving the community has always been important to Devin. He is the past president of the Oostburg Kiwanis Club, and former member of the Oostburg Civic Pride Committee. Devin is a current member of the Oostburg and Sheboygan Chambers of Commerce. He is also an active member of Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Oostburg.
Devin also served his community as a member of the Sheboygan County Board for nine years. As a County Board Supervisor, Devin worked consistently to control county spending and accountability in local government during his roles on the Human Resources, Executive and Finance Committees. This helped lead to property tax cuts while strengthening core services.
Devin has consistently drawn on his experience as a small business owner, a former county board supervisor, and a legislative reformer throughout his service in the State Senate.
As a state legislator, he is known for being a champion for fiscal responsibility, cutting taxes, reforming the tax code, and improving government accountability as lead author of the REINS act which empowered the legislature to halt the costly executive-branch regulations which stifle private sector growth.
As Majority Leader, he guided the Senate through a tumultuous period in our state’s history and, along with his colleagues, crafted a historic, bipartisan budget that cut taxes by more than $3 billion–the largest tax cut in state history.
Despite the numerous challenges facing the state and the people of Wisconsin, Devin will continue to lead with common sense, conservative principles, and an unwavering commitment to advance the values of the 9th Senate District and the ideals that will ensure the people of Wisconsin are safer, freer, and more prosperous.
Wisconsin State Treasurer, John Leiber
A lawyer and former legislative aide, John is running for State Treasurer to help the Republican ticket. He promises to be a prudent safeguard over state investments. The only role of the Treasurer is to sit as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. “this investments needs to be well managed and robust both now and in the future.”
Unlike Democratic candidates for the same office, Leiber has no plans to expand the authority of the office. Voters decided not to eliminate it in a state referendum in 2018. His Republican opponent , Orlando Owens is proposing to shift audit and workplace development functions from the Governor’s oversight to the Treasurer’s. Its common to find audit responsibilities in most state Treasurer offices.
“I don’t think we need to expand the Treasurer’s office with roles that are already dealt with in other areas,” says Leiber.
During the state Republican convention, Leiber said “The Treasurer doesn’t usually help the ticket- you are unlikely to walk into the voting booth excited to vote for Treasurer – but it can hurt the ticket,” Leiber was referring to his opponent’s foreclosure and two bankruptcy filings after a divorce several years ago. Orlando Owens says that he utilized the tools available to him to survive, and since then has managed Housing and Urban Development programs for U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s office, and started a successful real estate business with his second wife.
Pierce County Sheriff, Chad Koranda
In 2004, I began an internship with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Land Management Department. The purpose of the internship was to combine geography with law enforcement. It was during this internship that I found out how much I enjoyed the one on one interaction with people and the “hands on” help that a sheriff’s office can provide to its citizens. As the internship was coming to an end, I asked then Sheriff Everett Muhlhausen,to sponsor me through the Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy. Sheriff Muhlhausen agreed and upon my graduation from the Academy in 2005, I was hired by the Sheriff’s Office working in the jail and dispatch center.
After working in the Jail and Dispatch Center for 3 years, I took a position as a Patrol Deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. In 2012, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and shortly after, I completed the Supervision of Police Personnel training from the University of Northwestern, Center for Public Safety, Evanston Illinois.
Most people might recognize me for the work I do as a certified D.A.R.E. Instructor. Each year I educate over 3,500 students in 7 different schools throughout Pierce County. The program teaches students how to live safe and responsible lives while treating everyone with respect. I also serve on the State of Wisconsin D.A.R.E Officers Association Board as the State of Wisconsin Youth Coordinator.
My time outside of work is spent much like everyone else. I am married to Maureen (Caturia) of Hastings, MN. Maureen and I have 4 year old twin daughters, Lauren and Claire, who keep us on our toes. What little free time we have is spent enjoying the outdoors and picking up toys.
Law enforcement has certainly gone through some challenging times over the last few years. Public criticism of all forms of government, especially law enforcement is at a height that has not been seen for decades. As your Sheriff I will engage critics and supporters and build relationships that can benefit the citizens of Pierce County as a whole. My entire life, my entire career has prepared me for this wonderful opportunity. As Sheriff of Pierce County I will build and maintain relationships that encourage professionalism and commitment delivered with dignity to all citizens of Pierce County.
Pierce County Clerk of Court, Kerry Feuerhelm
I have over 14 years experience in the court system. Over ten with St. Croix County Clerk of Court and now over four with Pierce County as a Judicial Assistant. I have extensive knowledge of the Clerk of Court Office and experience you can rely on!
