Joe Leibham
Joe Leibham | |
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26th district | |
In office January 4, 1999 – January 6, 2003 | |
Preceded by | James Baumgart |
Succeeded by | Terry Van Akkeren |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. | June 6, 1969
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Heather (née Hanson); 3 children |
Residence(s) | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Profession | Businessman, lobbyist |
Joseph K. Leibham (born June 6, 1969) is an
In December 2014, he resigned from the Senate, to become chief
Leibham is married to Heather (née Hanson); they have two sons and a daughter.[2]
Early life, education and career
Leibham was born and raised in
He worked in the food service industry as an account executive for Sargento Foods and the manager of membership development for the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce.
Political career
Sheboygan City Council
From 1993 to 2000, Leibham served on the Sheboygan City Council serving as its president from 1995 to 1996.[3]
Wisconsin State Assembly
Leibham served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1998 to 2002, representing Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Kohler and surrounding areas.
Wisconsin State Senate
In 2002, Leibham announced his candidacy for the
His
Leibham has called for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, calling it a "top priority."[5]
In December 2014, he resigned from the Senate, saying he was prohibited by state law from discussing job offers in the private sector while he was a sitting legislator. Two days later, it was announced that Leibham would accept a position as chief
Congressional bid
In 2014, rather than seek re-election, Leibham ran in the Republican primary election for the United States House of Representatives;[7][8] he lost to Glenn Grothman.
References
- ^ Marley, Patrick. "Former senator Leibham to head lobbying arm of Foley & Lardner" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel December 4, 2014
- ^ "Joe Leibham, Wisconsin State Senator, District 9". Archived from the original on 2009-10-28. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ "Senator Joseph K. Leibham". Wisconsin State Legislature. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Smathers, Jason (August 18, 2014). "Potential recount wouldn't be a first for Leibham". Sheboygan Press. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Locicero, Michael (2014-07-23). "Brooks, Opitz tout records in Assembly race". Ozaukee Press. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ Marley, Patrick. "Former senator Leibham to head lobbying arm of Foley & Lardner" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel December 4, 2014
- ^ "Leibham says he's running for Petri's seat". Appleton Post-Crescent. April 22, 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Leibham running for Congress". WISN 12 News. May 4, 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
External links
- Joseph K. Leibham at Foley & Lardner
- Joseph Leibham at Ballotpedia
- Senator Joseph K. Leibham at Wisconsin Legislature