Wisconsin's 40th Assembly district
Wisconsin's 40th State Assembly district | |||||
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![]() Wisconsin Assembly District 40, defined in 2011 Wisc. Act 43 | |||||
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Demographics | 93.3% White 0.9% Black 3.3% Hispanic 0.4% Asian 0.5% Native American 1.6% Other | ||||
Population (2010) • Voting age | 57,366[1][2] 45,049 | ||||
Notes | Central Wisconsin |
The 40th Assembly District of Wisconsin is one of 99 districts in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[3] Located in central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Waupaca County and the eastern half of Waushara County. It includes the cities of Manawa, Marion, New London, Waupaca, and Weyauwega, as well as the villages of Big Falls, Fremont, Iola, Ogdensburg, Redgranite, Scandinavia, and Wild Rose. It also contains most of Hartman Creek State Park and historic sites such as Waupaca's Main Street Historic District and the King Wisconsin Veterans Home, established for veterans of the American Civil War, containing the Veterans Cottages Historic District, the Commandant's Residence Home, and the Veterans Home Chapel.[4] The district is represented by Republican Kevin D. Petersen, since January 2007.[5]
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The 40th Assembly district is located within Wisconsin's 14th Senate district, along with the 41st and 42nd Assembly districts.[6]
List of District Representatives[]
Member | Party | Residence | Counties represented | Term start | Term end | Ref. |
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District created | ||||||
Francis R. Byers | Rep. | Marion | Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca | January 1, 1973 | January 3, 1983 | |
Earl Gilson | Rep. | River Falls | Pierce, St. Croix | January 3, 1983 | January 7, 1985 | |
Francis R. Byers | Rep. | Marion | Outagamie, Waupaca | January 7, 1985 | January 2, 1989 | |
William Lorge | Rep. | Deer Creek | January 2, 1989 | January 4, 1999 | ||
Jean Hundertmark | Rep. | Clintonville | January 4, 1999 | January 1, 2007 | ||
Kevin D. Petersen | Rep. | Waupaca | Waupaca, Waushara | January 1, 2007 | Current | [5] |
References[]
- ^ 2011 Wisconsin Act 43 and 44 with Baldus et al vs. Brennan et al by Municipal Ward (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. October 18, 2012. pp. 85–89. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ Wisconsin Legislative District Health Profile - Assembly District 40 (PDF) (Report). University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "Assembly District 40". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislative Districts - Assembly District 40 Boundaries". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Representative Kevin Petersen". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "An Act ... relating to: legislative redistricting". Act No. 43 of 2011. Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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- Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Waushara County, Wisconsin
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