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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 | ||
| Current incumbent | Shannon Zimmerman  | |
Wisconsin's thirtieth state assembly district is represented by Republican Representative Shannon Zimmerman.
Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly represent an average of 57,444 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 54,179 residents.
Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Wisconsin legislators assume office the first Monday in January following the election.
Section 6 of Article 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not have resided one year within the state, and be a qualified elector in the district which he may be chosen to represent."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $52,999/year | The Wisconsin State Senate allows up to $115/day for per diem. For Senators living in Dane County, they receive a per diem of $57.50 per day. The Wisconsin State Assembly allows a maximum of $157/day per diem for legislators that stay overnight. For legislators that do not commute, they are given $78.50/day for per diem. The maximum number of days per year that per diem can be claimed is 90 days. |
In the event of a vacancy in the assembly, the Governor must call for a special election when allowed by law. Special elections to fill legislative vacancies cannot be held after February 1st preceding a spring election or September 1st preceding a fall election. If the vacancy happens before May 15th, the Governor must fill the vacancy as soon as possible.
Elections for the office of Wisconsin State Assembly will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline is June 1, 2020.
Incumbent Shannon Zimmerman (R) defeated Barry Hammarback (D) in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Shannon Zimmerman (R) |
53.9
|
15,240 |
|
|
Barry Hammarback (D) |
46.0
|
13,015 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
16 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 28,271 |
Barry Hammarback advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Barry Hammarback (D) |
100
|
3,615 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,615 |
Incumbent Shannon Zimmerman advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Shannon Zimmerman (R) |
100
|
3,000 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,000 |
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Dean Knudson (R) did not seek re-election.
Shannon Zimmerman defeated Scott Nelson and Aaron Taylor in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 general election.Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Shannon Zimmerman |
56.08% | 17,790 | |
| Democratic | Scott Nelson | 38.96% | 12,358 | |
| Independent | Aaron Taylor | 4.96% | 1,574 | |
| Total Votes | 31,722 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott Nelson (unopposed) |
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shannon Zimmerman |
57.90% | 1,565 | |
| Republican | Paul Berning | 42.10% | 1,138 | |
| Total Votes | 2,703 | |||
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Darrel Laumann was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Dean Knudson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Laurie Kroeger ran as a Libertarian. Laumann, Knudson and Kroeger faced off in the general election. Incumbent Knudson defeated both challengers, Laumann and Kroeger, in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Knudson Incumbent |
59.7% | 13,951 | |
| Democratic | Darrel Laumann | 37.1% | 8,658 | |
| Libertarian | Laurie Kroeger | 3.2% | 747 | |
| Total Votes | 23,356 | |||
Elections for the office of Wisconsin State Assembly consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Dean Knudson defeated Democrat Diane Odeen in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Knudson Incumbent |
55.8% | 17,261 | |
| Democratic | Diane Odeen | 44.1% | 13,657 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 20 | |
| Total Votes | 30,938 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 raised a total of $808,359. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $35,146 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Wisconsin State Assembly District 30
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $112,651 | 4 | $28,163 |
| 2014 | $62,294 | 3 | $20,765 |
| 2012 | $111,552 | 2 | $55,776 |
| 2010 | $91,153 | 3 | $30,384 |
| 2008 | $137,587 | 3 | $45,862 |
| 2006 | $65,984 | 2 | $32,992 |
| 2004 | $84,874 | 2 | $42,437 |
| 2002 | $54,916 | 2 | $27,458 |
| 2000 | $87,348 | 2 | $43,674 |
| Total | $808,359 | 23 | $35,146 |
