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Organizational Endorsements


SUPPORTED BY MORE ORGANIZATIONS THAN ANY OTHER CANDIDATE:

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
Clean Wisconsin
UAW Local 95
United Steelworkers Local 1533
United Transportation Union
Painters & Allied Trades
United Steelworkers District #2
81 Women From The 81st
UAW State Committee
Wisconsin County Police Association


Individual Endorsements*


Dawn Marie Sass State Treasurer • Dave Mahoney Sheriff • Bob Spoden Sheriff • Judy Robson Senator • Kathleen Vinehout Senator • Jim Sullivan Senator • Kim Hixson Representative • Michael Schumacher Alder • Michael Sheridan Representative • Chuck Benedict Representative • Ada Deer Former Head of US Bureau of Indian Affairs • David Dean Past President AFT • Jim Festge Farm Advocate • George Meyer Former Sec. WI DNR • Dorothy Wheeler Supervisor • Andy Jorgensen Representative • Jeff Kostelic Supervisor • Brian Soloman Alder • Katie Kuznacic Supervisor • Elaine DeSmidt Supervisor • Dave Gawenda Madison Treasurer • Paul Soglin Former Mayor • Barbara Vedder Supervisor • Marjorie Passman Board of Education • Carol Carstensen Past President Board of Education • Andy Gussert Past President AFT • Tia Nelson Executive Secretary, Board of Commissioners of Public Land • JoAnna Richard WI Department of Workforce Development Deputy Secretary • Aaron Olver Deputy Secretary, WI Department of Commerce • Mark Ritchie MN Secretary of State

* All titles are for identification purposes only; no organizational endorsement should be inferred.

Please read on for more statements from many of these supporters and more!


Dawn Marie Sass, Wisconsin State Treasurer


"In my time in office I've strived to make government services more accessible and efficient for our citizens. I know Justin Sargent will do the same. His grassroots door-to-door campaign reflects his commitment to the average taxpayer. I'm confident that as a State Representative Justin's focus will be not only on the neighborhood level, but at the household level."


Dave Mahoney, Dane County Sheriff


“I’m supporting Justin Sargent as the best candidate to represent the people of the 81st Assembly District. He understands that making our neighborhoods and communities safe is a top priority. He knows that we need to continue to explore safe and reasonable alternatives to incarceration that will help lower our taxes, increase safety in our jails, and help non-violent lawbreakers pay off their debt to society.”


Bob Spoden, Rock County Sheriff


“I worked with Justin Sargent while he served as Senator Judy Robson’s Chief of Staff. He is a person of integrity, who will bring valuable public safety experience and leadership to the State Assembly. He understands that education and economy play a role in keeping communities safe. He is well grounded and balanced while still passionate about tackling the challenges facing Wisconsin."


Paul Soglin, former Madison Mayor


“Justin has solid experience on a host of important issues including health care reform, education, tax fairness, the environment, and individual rights. Justin has the ethical integrity, passion, and know-how to be a strong voice for the people of the 81st Assembly District.”


Judy Robson, Former Senate Majority Leader and State Senator


"SeniorCare is the most significant benefit that the State of Wisconsin has provided for senior citizens in Wisconsin in recent memory. I know that Justin Sargent shares my belief that SeniorCare must be funded in our budget - this priority should never be shorted because of politics."


Kim Hixson, State Representative


"As we look for a better economic tomorrow for Wisconsin, making sure education is a top priority for the state is essential. Our children and young adults need to have access to the tools they need to compete and succeed in securing good jobs. Wisconsin has always valued education and we understand what it means for our state and our people, Justin Sargent knows that a strong education provides a lifetime of opportunity and security. Justin is the right choice for Wisconsin."


Senator Jim Sullivan


“Wisconsin is an ever changing state and we need leadership from innovative young leadership with the ideas and the wherewithal to follow through. Justin Sargent has those qualities. While campaigning for the Senate two years ago I met and worked with Justin on important issues. He gets it and he is always thinking about what lies ahead."


Chuck Benedict, State Representative


"I look forward to working with Justin Sargent on health care reform in the Assembly. He has a deep understanding of the issues and knows how important real reform is for the working families and businesses of Wisconsin. We can't sit back and let things continue as they are - our only responsible decision is change to make health care more affordable and just simply better for Wisconsin."


Kathleen Vinehout, State Senator


"Wisconsin's family farms and rural communities deserve an advocate in the Assembly, someone who understands the value of what farms mean to Wisconsin. Justin Sargent is that person. He loves the outdoors, respects the balance of our farmed areas, and values the agricultural community for what it is – the backbone of Wisconsin."


Michael Sheridan, State Representative


"Wisconsin's economy is struggling and I know that Justin Sargent will make people and their families his top priority when decisions are made about our economic future. I look forward to working with him side by side for the hard working families of Wisconsin."


Dorothy Wheeler, County Board Supervisor


“Justin Sargent best represents our values, concerns, and hopes. He understands the issues and challenges facing our communities and state. He has the experience to get things done.”


Michael Schumacher, Madison Alder


“This election is important, we need results. That’s why I’m supporting Justin for the 81st Assembly district seat. Justin is a pragmatic, thoughtful leader who works well with people of different views. He will listen to his constituents and advance their interests.”


Marjorie Passman, Madison School Board Member


“Justin Sargent is the candidate that, when elected, will work to fix state education funding, so that local school boards are not forced to close neighborhood schools and cut opportunities for our children.”


Carol Carstensen, Former Madison School Board Member and education advocate


“Justin will make a principled legislator who understands the challenges facing our educational system and children. I encourage anyone who shares our concern about educational quality to join me in supporting Justin Sargent for State Assembly"


George Meyer, Conservationist


"I am enthusiastically supporting Justin Sargent for State Assembly. Justin has been a leader on conservation and environmental issues important to me and other sportsmen and women across Wisconsin. He is an active outdoor enthusiast who enjoys Wisconsin’s wild areas, forests, lakes, and rivers. He has been a conservation champion in his work with the legislature and knows the policy concerns and hopes of his fellow outdoor enthusiasts. He is the clear choice to voice our values for sound, sensible conservation policies that protect and enhance our states outdoor heritage. I encourage others to join me in supporting Justin Sargent for election to the State Assembly."


Mary Cardona, Executive Director, Wisconsin Association of PEG Channels  


"Justin has been a true friend and a great asset to those of us working to save the public, education, and government (PEG) access cable television channels that give communities a voice on television. "


Andy Jorgensen, State Representative


"Justin Sargent gets it. He understands the crisis we're in. We need family supporting jobs, affordable healthcare for all and we need to fight to protect life saving programs like senior care. Just talk with Justin and you'll see he gets it. But maybe more important than that you see he has real solutions and a willingness to work together to get things done."


Elaine DeSmidt, Dane County Board Supervisor


"I'm endorsing Justin because he is a common sense guy with the energy to get things that make a difference done for the people of his district. He's a regular guy and he cares what happens to regular people. He listens, he thinks, he works hard, and he gets the job done."


Ada Deer, M.S.W. and former head of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs


“Justin Sargent supports expanded healthcare and is a friend of healthcare professionals. He has worked for sensible policies that promote public health and treat healthcare workers as respected professionals.”


David Dean, Neighbor in the 81st and Past President MATC Full Time Teachers Union & Past President AFT-Wisconsin


“Justin Sargent is a passionate defender of public education and lifelong learning. He understands that education creates opportunity. He knows investing in education is investing in a secure economy and strong communities.”


Katie Kuznacic, Rock County Supervisor (District 29)


"Justin Sargent is dedicated to the people of Wisconsin. Throughout my years of working with Justin professionally, he has proven to be an outstanding and hard-working public servant who would be an exemplary State Representative to the residents of Wisconsin."


Luxme Hariharan MPH


As a future health care professional I believe that Justin Sargent will be a strong advocate for quality, affordable health care that is accessible to all Wisconsin residents. He has the intelligence, the experience and the vision to help put healthcare on the table and to create policies that are both effective and innovative. He has my full support in his candidature for State Assembly.


Michael Basford


"The next 81st Representative will be joining a new State Assembly next year that, hopefully, will be committed to change. In order to fix our broken school funding system, help the neediest in our communities, and increase opportunity for all, we need a representative that not only shares our progressive values, but also has the experience to be able to start from Day One to get things done. Justin doesn't need a map to find his way around the State Capitol and I am confident he will work for all of us to make Wisconsin better."


Timothy Baker, Neighbor in the 81st, East Madison


Justin Sargent understands what is important and is committed to meeting and listening to the people he seeks to represent. Talk to Justin and you'll know-- he's the best candidate to serve you in the assembly.


Jim Festge, Neighbor in the 81st, Black Earth


“Justin Sargent worked hard to see that the Department of Transportation didn’t take valuable farmland. He understands that soil quality, productivity, public input, and integrity of communities are important considerations when deciding on where to put transportation infrastructure. Justin has good old fashioned common sense.”


JoAnna Richard


Justin will work hard to best represent the needs of his district.


Helen Marks Dicks, Neighbor in the 81st


"I know Justin as both a neighbor and a coworker. I have personally observed his strong work ethic, his ability to work across the aisle for good public policy and his commitment to open government. As a neighborhood activist concerned about our local school, I appreciate his (and Melissa’s) involvement in their son’s education and their school activities. Before he decided to run he was already an active leader in our neighborhood events. Justin has the experience, the skills and the roots in the community that makes him the best choice to be our next representative."


Brian Raemisch, Neighbor in the 81st, Waunakee


“Justin has worked with many communities and their legislative concerns for years. He grew up around small and rural communities. He understands that each community’s sense of its own unique character has a place in policies that affect growth and development. When I talk with Justin, he hears me."


Bonne Loughran, Mental Health Advocate


"Justin Sargent understands the needs and issues of the mental health
community. His support for mental health parity and treatment for people
living with mental illness and autism are vitally needed in the Wisconsin
Legislature."


Gretchen Lowe


"Justin has the hard work ethic/progressive politics combination that would make him a first rate legislator. Workers and families would have a champion in their corner with him as their 81st Assembly representative."


Tia Nelson


"Justin Sargent’s passion and leadership for safeguarding Wisconsin’s wild and environmentally sensitive areas makes him a strong voice for the environmental and conservation community. It is rare that we have the opportunity to support a candidate like Justin who understands that a healthy environment is vital to an economically and socially healthy Wisconsin."


Jon Becker, neighbor in the 81st


“Having worked with Justin Sargent, I respect him as a person, especially his ability to bring common sense, balance, and ethics to challenging situations, backed up by a sense of humor. Justin also grasps that investing public funds in "The Three E's"– the environment, education, and the economy–lifts all of us up, reducing costs to society in the future.”


Jim Koeberl


“I am supporting Justin Sargent for the 81st Assembly seat because of his commitment to making our lives better today. I have known Justin for many years and have watched him fighting for families all over Wisconsin. His dedication to help all working families be it for heath care, environment, or just plain commonsense he has been the person fighting behind the scenes to get it done. Justin Sargent is the fighter the 81st Assembly district needs now.”


Dayna Dalton, neighbor in the 81st


“I have seen firsthand what a dedicated father and husband Justin Sargent is to his sons and his wife Melissa. What I have always admired about Justin is his sincere concern about the same issues that are important to me - our community, the environment, the education of the children in our community and healthcare for all. I support Justin for Assembly because I truly belive that he has the dedication, determination and ability to make a difference.”


Aaron Olver


"Justin is the only candidate that has been in the trenches fighting for Democratic values for the past fifteen years."


Adam James


"I support Justin Sargent because our schools need improvement. I support Justin Sargent because healthcare reforms have stalled and we need to move them through. I support Justin Sargent because he cares about the community and its residents. The Justin Sargent I know will work tirelessly for Wisconsin families, not for special interests. Justin has the experience to bring important reforms to the Assembly."


Tom Blake, Neighbor in the 81st


“We need Justin Sargent working for us in the State Assembly. His integrity, experience, and family values will carry our voice as a community to make a difference. Now is the time for results and Justin will get the results that we need! Justin has my confidence and support.”


Joel Wish, neighbor in the 81st, Westport


Justin’s campaign style is refreshing; he is all about meeting people in their homes and communities and genuinely getting to know the needs of those in his district. He is down to earth, easy to interact with and deeply concerned about issues important to all of us, including conservation, education, family, community, and affordable healthcare. As our district’s assemblyman, Justin will be a straight shooter, approachable and sincerely intent on bettering the lives and well being of those he represents.


Michael Covey, Attorney


I am supporting Justin Sargent because he is one of the most trust worthy and hardworking individuals I have ever known. If I could describe him in one word, it would be "solid". If he has the honor of representing the 81st District, the entire State will benefit.


Adam Young


"Polls show the people of Wisconsin, whether they tend to vote Democratic, Republican or are independent, strongly in favor of health care reform, and with Justin's work at the state level he will be able to move forward and help deliver affordable and universal health care coverage for all Wisconsinites. Justin Sargent will continue to work hard every day on this important issue and that's why I strongly support him for Assembly."


Gary Goyke, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Board Member


“We need strong leaders who understand the importance of protecting Wisconsin’s environment in order to ensure our children and grandchildren inherit an environment as clean and healthy as the one we know and love. Justin Sargent is such a leader.”


Lydia Maurer, One of More Than 81 Supporting Women in the 81st


"Our public schools are suffering - this affects children and families. Justin Sargent is committed to solving the budget crisis that our schools are facing."


Mary Schumacher, One of the more than 81 Supporting Women in the 81st


"The work that Justin Sargent has done for the last 15 years as well as his guarantee of better health coverage for all in Wisconsin is why he has my vote."


Gayle Ihlenfeld, One of More Than 81 Supporting Women in the 81st


"Justin Sargent believes unequivocally in a fair Wisconsin. He will ensure that all couples have basic, common sense rights."


We Are The More Than 81 Women in the 81st District Supporting Justin Sargent:


Melissa Sargent • Helen Marks Dicks • Mary Schumacher • April Manning • Pat Woicek • Louise Lund • Margy Walker • Shirley Storkson • Julie Storkson • Betsy Tuttle • Beverly Tormey • Wanda Farris • Rita Cairns • Mary Joyce • Jennifer Johnson • Gail Gaustad • Chris Rode • Mary Jo Rimkus • Stephanie Dean • Rebecca Patterson • Kay Nelson • Christina Tralmer • Meg Bowden • Alex Schwebach • Marilyn Paffini • Jeni Hanser • Susan Fadness • Elizabeth Long • Lynnea Nielsen • Jeanette Paulson • Gayle Ihlenfeld • Dorothy Wheeler • Connie Smalley • Dayna Dalton • Carol Goedkin • Jeanine Johanning • Ivonne Hernandez • Jennifer Marquardt • Michele Johnson • MJ Reich • Barbara Baumgartner • Pricilla Herman • Laurie Wells • Julie Olsen • Mary Ambrosavage • Terri Holtzem • Tracy Drill • Lindsay Freye • Lydia Maurer • Kristin Mathews • Donna Miller • Delores Eul • Bonnie Becker • Dolly O’Loughlen • Tess Meuer • Diane Walder • Liz Braith • Pat Brinkman • Mary Ann Marsden • Diane Ebner • Heidi Wilhelm • Nicki Paulson • Mollie Derwinski • Karen Herrera • Anette Eisman • Susan Hoffman • Forest Espinoza • Cindy Marecek • Rebecca Marecek • Michaela Marecek • Mary Gayle Langer • Lori Kief • Ann Addis • Jane McGowin • Patti Castillo • Susan Schlichting • Kathy McCosky • Shirley Swenson • Marlene Gest • Barbara Arnold • Phillis Young • Danielle Lawrence • Mary Hagglund • Helen LeRoy • Marianne Morton • Jean Wilder • Jan Axelson • Amanda Lawton Krupp • Judith A Dejohnette Franks • Paula Rinelli
Women Supporters


Susan Fadness, Neighbor in the 81st District


“Justin Sargent is the only candidate in the 81st who has the experience and knowledge to advocate successfully for seniors. His work on SeniorCare with Senator Robson stands alone.”


Charles Ambrosavage, Neighbor in the 81st District


“My home is a big part of my independence. I deserve to stay in it and I know Justin Sargent will help to make that happen as he fights for fair taxes for all seniors.”


Liz Braithe, Neighbor in the 81st District


“Justin understands how important a good quality of life is for seniors. Justin Sargent is my choice for Assembly, he has my vote.”


Jeff Kostelic, County Board Supervisor


"Justin Sargent has the skills, values and work ethic to be an effective and honorable State Representative for the hard working families of the 81st District."


Brandon Wisch, neighbor in the 81st (East Madison)


“This September I will be voting for the candidate that has the same goals as I do for the 81st District. Strong local businesses, good schools, community safety, and affordable health care are things that are important to me now and will be in the future. Justin Sargent believes in obtaining these things for his constituents now, and making sure they have them in the future, that is why he will have my vote in September.”