Tyler Vorpagel
Tyler Vorpagel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Kestell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1985 Plymouth, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jenny |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Plymouth, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (B.A., B.S.) |
| Website | |
Tyler Vorpagel (born March 24, 1985) is an American Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2015, representing the 27th Assembly district.
Biography[]
Born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Vorpagel graduated from Plymouth High School in 2003. He went on to the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science and public administration in 2007. After graduating, he was employed as a staffer for Congressman Tom Petri, and was later promoted to district director.[1] Vorpagel became well known in the local Republican Party of Wisconsin and was elected as a delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention.[2]
In 2014, Vorpagel entered the race for Wisconsin State Assembly in the 5th district seat being vacated by Steve Kestell, who was not running for another term. Vorpagel immediately unveiled endorsements from Plymouth Mayor Don Pohlman and State Representative André Jacque, of the neighboring 2nd State Assembly district.[2] He faced a close contest in the Republican primary, and prevailed with 36% of the vote.[3] He went on to defeat Democrat Scott Grover Heinig with 64% of the vote in the November general election.[4] He was subsequently reelected in 2016 and 2018 by a similar margin. He did not face an opponent in 2020.[5]
In November 2020, Vorpagel was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chair of the Majority Caucus.[6]
References[]
- ^ Republican Assembly Campaign Committee-Tyler Vorpagel
- ^ a b "Tyler Vorpagel Declares Candidacy for 27th State Assembly District" (PDF). Vorpagel for Assembly (Press release). April 24, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2021 – via The Wheeler Report.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2014 Fall Partisan Primary - 8/12/2014 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. August 29, 2014. pp. 25–26. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. November 26, 2014. p. 15. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 14. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Vetterkind, Riley (November 12, 2020). "Wisconsin legislative Republicans, Democrats elect leaders". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
External links[]
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Tyler Vorpagel at Ballotpedia
- Official website
- Representative Tyler Vorpagel at Wisconsin Legislature
- 27th Assembly District map (2011–2021)
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