Stephen Nass
- ️Tue Nov 04 2008
Stephen Nass
Candidate, Wisconsin State Senate District 11
Wisconsin State Senate District 11
Tenure
2015 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
10
Prior offices
Wisconsin State Assembly District 33
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Education
Personal
Contact
Stephen Nass (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Nass (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 11. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Nass was first elected to the chamber in 2014. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 33 from 1990 to 2015.
Biography
Nass works as an information analyst/negotiator/payroll benefits analyst. Prior to his election to the assembly he served on the Whitewater City Council from 1978 to 1981.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Nass was assigned to the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee, Chairman
- Senate Education Committee
- Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs, Vice Chairman
- Committee on Universities and Revenue
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co Chair
2021-2022
Nass was assigned to the following committees:
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co-Chair
- Administrative Rules Committee, Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee, Chair
- Universities and Technical Colleges Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Nass was assigned to the following committees:
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co-Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee, Chair
- Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee, Chair
- Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families Committee, Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Administrative Rules, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Regulatory Reform, Chair |
| • Universities and Technical Colleges, Vice chair |
| • Review of Administrative Rules, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nass served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Universities and Technical Colleges, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Government Reform, Chair |
| • Education Reform and Government Operations |
| • Review of Administrative Rules, Co-Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nass served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Colleges and Universities, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Government Operations and State Licensing |
| • Housing and Real Estate |
| • Labor |
| • State and Local Finance |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nass served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Colleges and Universities, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Workforce Development |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nass served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Education |
| • Labor |
| • Ways and Means |
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Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2026
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dylan Kurtz (R)
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Republican primary election
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for 17 seats in the Wisconsin State Senate 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. Dan Kilkenny ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Stephen Nass ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Nass defeated Kilkenny in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Stephen Nass |
63.3% | 43,842 | |
| Democratic | Dan Kilkenny | 36.7% | 25,377 | |
| Total Votes | 69,219 |
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Nass won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 33. Nass ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Scott Woods (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Nass Incumbent |
62.8% | 18,891 | |
| Democratic | Scott Woods | 34% | 10,229 | |
| Libertarian | Terry Virgil | 3.1% | 945 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.1% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 30,087 |
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Nass was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 31. He defeated Libertarian Leroy Watson in the general election on November 2, 2010. Nass defeated Republican Craig Peterson in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31 General Election (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes |
| Stephen Nass (R)
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20,193 |
| Leroy Watson (L) | 2,378 |
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31 Republican Primary (2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent |
| Steven Nass(R)
|
7,463 | 74.99% |
| Craig Peterson (R) | 2,480 | 24.92% |
2008
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Nass won re-election to Assembly District 31, receiving 66.66% of the vote.[8]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 31 | |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes |
| Stephen Nass (R)
|
21,780 |
| Frank Urban (D) | 10,853 |
| Scattering | 38 |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Stephen Nass endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[9]
Personal
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Nass is a member of the American Legion, Kiwanis, State Association of Parliamentarians and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 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
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board, "Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ 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
Senate President:Mary Felzkowski
Majority Leader:Devin LeMahieu
Minority Leader:Dianne Hesselbein
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