Scott Krug
- ️Tue Nov 08 2016
Scott Krug
Wisconsin State Assembly District 72
Tenure
2011 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
14
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Education
Contact
Scott Krug (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 72. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Krug (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 72. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Krug earned a BAS in human development at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. He worked as an employer relations specialist/job developer/instructor/supervisor at NEW Opportunities, and as an independent contractor providing case management for participants in an alternative to incarceration program.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Krug was assigned to the following committees:
- Campaigns and Elections Committee, Chairman
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Housing and Real Estate Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Tourism Committee
2021-2022
Krug was assigned to the following committees:
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Environment Committee
- Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Vice Chair
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Public Benefit Reform Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Krug was assigned to the following committees:
- Colleges and Universities Committee
- Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Public Benefit Reform Committee, Chair
- Environment Committee
- Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Vice-Chair
- International Affairs and Commerce Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Children and Families |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
| • Environment and Forestry, Vice chair |
| • Family Law |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Public Benefit Reform, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Krug served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Jobs and the Economy, Vice Chair |
| • Mining and Rural Development |
| • Environment and Forestry, Vice-Chair |
| • Consumer Protection, Chair |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Public Benefit Reform |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Krug served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Children and Families, Chair |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Corrections |
| • Environment and Forestry, Vice Chair |
| • Rural Affairs |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Krug served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children and Families, Vice Chair |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Rural Economic Development |
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Krug in this election.
2022
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Gorski (D)
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
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 Scott Krug defeated David Gorski in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 72 general election.[1][2]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Krug Incumbent |
56.54% | 15,972 | |
| Democratic | David Gorski | 43.46% | 12,279 | |
| Total Votes | 28,251 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission |
David Gorski defeated Russ Brown in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 72 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Gorski |
56.34% | 1,781 | |
| Democratic | Russ Brown | 43.66% | 1,380 | |
| Total Votes | 3,161 |
Incumbent Scott Krug ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 72 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Scott Krug Incumbent (unopposed) |
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
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. Dana Duncan defeated Tom Rayome in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Scott Krug was unopposed in the Republican primary. Duncan faced Krug in the general election.[5][6][7] Incumbent Krug defeated Duncan in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[8]
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 General Election, 2014| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Krug Incumbent |
56% | 13,113 | |
| Democratic | Dana Duncan | 44% | 10,317 | |
| Total Votes | 23,430 |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dana Duncan |
66.9% | 1,688 |
| Tom Rayome | 33.1% | 835 |
| Total Votes | 2,523 |
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Krug won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 72. Krug ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Justin Pluess (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72, General Election, 2012| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Krug Incumbent |
50.2% | 14,138 | |
| Democratic | Justin Pluess | 49.8% | 14,029 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 18 | |
| Total Votes | 28,185 |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Krug defeated Democratic incumbent Marlin Schneider in the November 2 general election. He defeated John Lamb and John Minarcin in the primary election.[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 General Election (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes |
| Scott Krug (R)
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9,501 |
| Marlin Schneider (D) | 8,432 |
| Thad Kubisiak (I) | 2,465 |
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 72 Republican Primary (2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent |
| Scott Krug (R)
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1,753 | 35.26% |
| John Minarcin (R) | 1,630 | 32.78% |
| John J. Lamb(R) | 1,586 | 31.9% |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Scott Krug did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Scott Krug did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Krug's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
| “ | High Capacity Well and Groundwater Legislation
The League of Conservation Voters placed me on their Honor Roll in 2014 for my conservation advocacy work as a representative. One of my Goals is to continue to live up to this standard in the upcoming session. Education Funding Reform The purpose of K-12 education is to prepare young people for their lives. A large part of life is being financially literate. In other words, being able to understand how money works and being able to save and use money effectively. These are skills I hold in high regard. I worked on Assembly Bill 248, which would have required all K-12 schools to teach financial literacy in each grade level and to inform college students who are on their way into the workforce. Corrections Reforms The Wisconsin Department of Corrections recognizes 40 correctional institutions in the state. According to the same department, “37.1% of inmates released in 2010 were re-incarcerated within 3 years.” While that number has decreased since the years prior, whether we want to believe it or not, re-incarceration is a still a major problem that we must continue to address. That starts with corrections reforms. Economic Development Building a stronger framework of local businesses is the best way to improve the local economy. I worked to pass Assembly Bill 45, known as the TIF Bill, which allows several towns to participate in one tax incremental financing—or TIF—district. This is a great economic development tool that will help municipalities bring in new business. Municipalities can start taking advantage of this new opportunity starting October 1st, when the law goes into effect. Job Training Teaching workers how to perform their jobs well is an essential part of economic growth. And part of getting the most out of education is training students in career skills. I fought for further paper science funding for UWSP during the State budget. The goal was to allow paper science training programs to encourage local companies to continue to train and hire local students. Transportation Funding One last issue I have decided to address during this upcoming session is a long-term fix for transportation funding, particularly for local roadways. Last session I started working toward some transportation legislation including a bill to distribute information of hit and run assailants to the public on roadway signs. Another bill allowed for more local control in deciding when roundabouts are placed into communities rather than the decision being solely that of the Department of Transportation. During the State budget, I fought to allocate more funding for local transportation and to improve local infrastructure.[13] |
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2010
Krug's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Family values
- Saving taxpayers some money right off the bat...
- Healthcare stance
- Term limits
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Scott Krug endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[14]
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 12.
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2023
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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin 2014 fall primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Krug for Wisconsin, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Wisconsin Conservatives Rally Behind Rick Santorum," March 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
Leadership
Minority Leader:Greta Neubauer
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