Candidate profile · Wisconsin State Senate District 27
Dianne Hesselbein
Democratic Incumbent
About
State senator since 2023; Senate Minority Leader; previously served 10 years in the State Assembly, three terms as Dane County supervisor, and one term on the Middleton-Cross Plains school board. Only certified ballot candidate; Wikipedia notes Nathan Kalmoe is pursuing a write-in campaign (not verified as a certified ballot candidacy).
Positions on the issues
Education
Describes herself as a progressive Democrat; will push for more public-school funding (per campaign site).
Environment and university
Supports protecting the environment and strengthening the University System (per campaign site).
Veterans
Supports advocating for veterans' benefits (per campaign site).
Experience
- Wisconsin State Senate, District 27 (2023-present); Minority Leader
- Wisconsin State Assembly (10 years)
- Dane County supervisor (three terms); Middleton-Cross Plains school board (one term)
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