Luther Olsen
Luther S. Olsen | |
|---|---|
14th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Welch |
| Succeeded by | Joan Ballweg |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Welch |
| Succeeded by | Joan Ballweg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1951 Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Wade |
| Residence(s) | Ripon, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | small business owner |
Luther S. Olsen (born February 26, 1951) is an
Early life, education, and early political career
Olsen was born on February 26, 1951, in
Wisconsin Legislature
Elections
- Before 2011
In Luther's political career prior to 2011, he had never faced a Democratic party opponent.[6] In 1994, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He won re-election in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. In 2004, he was elected the Wisconsin Senate and re-election 2008.
His current Senate district is much more conservative than the state as a whole. In the
- 2011 recall election
Olsen was the target of an active recall effort as part of the
Tenure
During the 2011 Wisconsin protests regarding Governor Walker's budget repair bill, Olsen described the bill as "pretty radical" and mentioned that he had reservations regarding voting for collective bargaining repeal. Olsen ultimately voted for the bill.[13]
In 2011, One Wisconsin Now filed an ethics complaint against Olsen with the Government Accountability Board. The complaint alleged that Olsen inserted language into a bill in order to financially help his wife. Olsen's wife, Joan Wade, responded to the complaint by calling it 'ridiculous.'[14]
Committee assignments
Olsen was chairman of the Education Committee. He was also a member of the Finance, Insurance and Housing, and Finance committees.[15]
References
- ^ "Fall General Election – 11/02/2004; State Senate, District No. 14". Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 1, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Fall General Election – 11/04/2008; State Senate, District No. 14". Wisconsin State Elections Board. November 24, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Olsen, Luther S. 1951". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ a b Barbour, Clay and Mary Spicuzza. Republicans hold off Dems in recalls, win enough seats to keep majority in Senate, Wisconsin State Journal, August 10, 2011.
- ^ "Luther Olsen, Wisconsin State Senator: District 14". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ "Having Democratic opponent is new to Olsen".
- ^ "RRH Elections - Elections and Campaigns from the Right Perspective".
- ^ "Committee to Recall Olsen". Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. March 9, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Dems File Recall Petition for 3rd GOP Senator". Milwaukee: WTMJ (AM). (AP). April 18, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ "Baraboo state Rep. Clark to challenge Ripon's Luther Olsen in recall". Oshkosh Northwestern. April 21, 2011.
- ^ "GAB Clears Way For 3 GOP Recall Elections". WISC-TV. May 23, 2011. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
- ^ http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110803/APC0101/108030521/GOP-Senator-Luther-Olsen-touts-his-17-year-pro-education-record?odyssey=nav%7Chead
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ "Group: State Sen. Olsen wrote bill to financially help wife".
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
External links
- Senator Luther S. Olsen at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- 14th Senate District, Senator Olsen in the Wisconsin Blue Book (2005–2006)
- Appearances on C-SPAN
