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Portage County Public Library (Stevens Point, Plover, Rosholt)
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Rep. Molepske: Will Not Seek Re-election to the State Assembly. (Wisconsin State Assembly news release) First elected in a 2003 special election. Is now running for Portage County District Attorney.
An open seat.
The Republican Candidate
About: [selected, with bold added] Patrick was born in Madison, WI to proud parents Matt and Paula. He was raised in Marinette, WI where he graduated from Marinette High School in 2006. Patrick then attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science in May of 2011.
Prior to graduation, Patrick has worked a number of different jobs, ranging from busing tables, working in lumber yards and factories back in Marinette, and serving as a volunteer football coach for the Crivitz High School football team. In 2008 Patrick became politically involved and volunteered for the McCain-Palin presidential campaign. Patrick then became a member of the Portage County Republican Party where he served on the executive board as Chairman of the UWSP College Republicans.
Patrick also served on the UWSP Student Government Association as a Student Senator where he took on a leading role in passing a number of reform packages that benefited the university and the students. Patrick is a proven leader, as is evident by the numerous awards he received throughout his college career. He was awarded the Student Government Association Senator of the Year award for two consecutive years, as well as the Student Senate Service Award for his service to the university.
Patrick served as deputy field director on Congressman Sean Duffy’s 2010 campaign, heading five of twenty counties. During the summer of 2011, Patrick served as the field director for the Kim Simac for State Senate campaign leading the grassroots efforts. Following his experiences on campaigns, Patrick decided to try his hand at business and is currently operating and managing a store in Plover called Mattress Firm.
Wisconsin Eye interview
The Democratic Candidate: Katrina Shankland
Shankland won a 9-way primary with 28% of the vote.
About: [selected, with bold added] Originally from Wittenberg, a small town about 35 miles from Stevens Point, Katrina grew up in a humble household of teachers who quickly taught her the importance of life-long education. She graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where she earned a degree in political science.
She has interned for Governor Jim Doyle, the Marathon County Courthouse, and the Burleigh Street Community Development Corporation. She also served for four years as a counselor at Badger Girls State and assisted a former teacher’s campaign for Assembly. From directing an international nonprofit based out of D.C. to serving as a volunteer English teacher in rural Mexico, she has experience in the nonprofit sector, especially in program management, budgeting, and making tough decisions.
As a resident of Stevens Point, Katrina spent two years managing solar programs at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), a nonprofit that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.
Inspired by the grassroots effort to recall and replace Governor Walker, Katrina felt compelled to lead, and left her job at the MREA to work double-time on the recall campaign as a Field Organizer for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Shankland is currently a State Political Leader Fellow with the Center for Progressive Leadership and a Fellow with the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. She lives in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Eye interview
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