Katrina Shankland
Katrina Shankland (Democratic Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 71. She assumed office on January 7, 2013. Her current term ends on January 6, 2025.
Shankland (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024.[source]
Shankland served as assistant minority leader in the state Assembly from 2015 to 2017.
Biography
Shankland's professional experience includes working as a nonprofit professional in renewable energy and as a fellow for the Progressive Change Campaign. She attended Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2009. She also obtained her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2019.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Shankland was assigned to the following committees:
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Environment Committee
- Sporting Heritage Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
2021-2022
Shankland was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Environment Committee
- Sporting Heritage Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
2019-2020
Shankland was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Audit Committee
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Audit Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
- Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
| • Mining and Rural Development |
| • Joint Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Shankland served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Workforce Development |
| • Rules |
| • Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage |
| • Assembly Organization |
| • Review of Administrative Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Legislative Organization |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Shankland served on the following committees:
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| • Constitution and Ethics |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage |
| • Workforce Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Democratic primary)
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)
General election
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The primary will occur on August 13, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rustin Provance (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3
Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland, and Eric Wilson are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 on August 13, 2024.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tara Johnson (D)
- Aaron Nytes (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3
Incumbent Derrick Van Orden is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 on August 13, 2024.
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2022
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
Incumbent Katrina Shankland defeated Scott Soik in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on November 8, 2022. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
✔ Katrina Shankland (D)
15,930 Scott Soik (R)
11,976 Other/Write-in votes 17 Total votes: 27,923 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Incumbent Katrina Shankland advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katrina Shankland | 99.9 | 7,362 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 7,372 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Scott Soik defeated Robert Glisczinski in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Soik | 72.5 | 4,334 | |
 | Robert Glisczinski | 27.4 | 1,639 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 5,979 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
Incumbent Katrina Shankland defeated Scott Soik in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on November 3, 2020. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
✔ Katrina Shankland (D) 17,753 Scott Soik (R)
14,206 Other/Write-in votes 20 Total votes: 31,979 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Incumbent Katrina Shankland advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katrina Shankland | 99.9 | 6,423 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 6,428 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Scott Soik advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Soik | 99.8 | 3,318 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 3,326 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Incumbent Katrina Shankland won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katrina Shankland (D) | 97.7 | 20,548 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 474 | ||
| Total votes: 21,022 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71
Incumbent Katrina Shankland advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Katrina Shankland | 100.0 | 5,436 | |
| Total votes: 5,436 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Katrina Shankland ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 71 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Katrina Shankland Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 21,834 | |
| Total Votes | 21,834 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Katrina Shankland ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 71 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Katrina Shankland Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Katrina Shankland was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Shankland was unopposed in the general election,[6][7] and was re-elected for another term.[8]
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Shankland won election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 71. She defeated Laura Hauser-Menting, Corey Ladick, Tom Mallison, Jerry McGinley, Hans Schmid, Andrew Beveridge, Robert Steinke, and David Verhage in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. Patrick Testin ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Incumbent Democrat Louis Molepske, Jr. did not run for re-election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Patrick Testin | 38.9% | 11,279 | |
| Democratic | Katrina Shankland |
60.8% | 17,619 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.2% | 70 | |
| Total Votes | 28,968 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Katrina Shankland |
27% | 1,383 |
| Corey Ladick | 26.1% | 1,339 |
| Jeri McGinley | 16.3% | 836 |
| Andrew Beveridge | 15% | 771 |
| David Verhage | 6.2% | 319 |
| Tom Mallison | 2.8% | 142 |
| Robert Steinke | 2.3% | 118 |
| Laura Hauser-Menting | 2.3% | 117 |
| Hans Schmid | 2% | 101 |
| Total Votes | 5,126 | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Since 2013, I've represented Portage County in the State Assembly, championing more opportunities for Central Wisconsin families. I'm running for re-election to continue my work fighting for clean water, making health care more affordable, ensuring everyone has access to the best public schools, technical colleges, and universities, and supporting good-paying, family-supporting jobs.
During this pandemic and beyond, we need a representative focused on our public health and a strong economic recovery. As your representative, I am in frequent communication with local, state, and federal leaders and community health partners as we work through this pandemic together. I've introduced legislation to speed up unemployment insurance benefits and protect our frontline health care workers with more PPE and hazard pay. I also advocated for doubling financial support for small businesses and relief for our farmers.
I appreciate the opportunity to serve the community I love and be your voice in the State Capitol.
- Everyone should have access to affordable health care, quality schools, clean air and water, and a family-supporting job. I'm running to keep championing these issues in the Legislature.
- You deserve clean, transparent government. As your state representative, I've fought for campaign finance reform, fair maps, and accountable government.
- The public health should never be politicized. During this pandemic, I've worked around the clock to advocate for constituents and ensure our community is safe. You can count on me to follow the science and support a smart, balanced response to this pandemic.
In the Legislature, I focus on natural resources, education, and health care. As the Vice Chair of the Speaker's Task Force on Water Quality, I introduced ten bipartisan clean water bills. As the ranking member of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee, I introduced a bipartisan package of bills to invest in our technical colleges and universities and fund financial aid for more students. I also introduced and passed the state's new community paramedic law, which opens up accessible health care to people and reduces 911 calls by double digits.
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2023
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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 |
Officeholder Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 17, 2020
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
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| Preceded by Louis Molepske, Jr. (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 71 2013-Present |
Succeeded by - |
