John Nygren
| John Nygren | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 89th district | |
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Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John Gard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 27, 1964 Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maggie |
| Residence | Marinette |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Website | Site |
John Nygren (born February 27, 1964) is an American insurance and financial services agent, former restaurateur, and Republican politician from Marinette, Wisconsin, who has served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly's 89th Assembly District (portions of Marinette, Oconto and Brown counties[1]) since 2007. At the beginning of the 2013–2014 Legislature Nygren was named the Assembly Co-Chairman of the Joint Committee on Finance.
Background
Nygren is a fourth generation resident of Northeast Wisconsin. He graduated from Marinette High School in 1982, has studied at the University of Wisconsin-Marinette,[2] and worked in the restaurant industry for over twelve years, eventually becoming co-owner/operator of his own establishment. In 1998 he started work at Great Lakes Financial Management Group selling insurance and other financial services.[3]
Nygren was very involved with the Jaycees. He served as Marinette's Chapter President, the Regional Director for Northeast Wisconsin, Wisconsin State President, and the United States National President.[3]
Elective office
Nygren served as the Chairman of the Marinette County Republican Party, and served on the City of Marinette Recreation and Planning Board from 2003–06. In the September 2006 primary election to succeed fellow Republican John Gard for the 89th District (Gard was running for Congress), Nygren narrowly defeated Gary Drzewiecki, with 2777 votes to Drzewiecki's 2740, and went on in November to defeat Democrat Randy Koehn (a Marinette High School teacher,[4] as is Nygren's wife Maggie), 11,844 to 10,011.[5] He was assigned to the standing committees on insurance, education, health and health care reform; and jobs and the economy[2]
He was unopposed in the 2008 Republican primary, again faced Koehn in the general election, and again defeated him, 14,814 to 12,839.[6] In 2010 he was again unopposed in his primary, and defeated Democrat Bob Orwig by 15,788 to 7,520.[7]
2011 run for state Senate
In 2011, Nygren sought to run against incumbent Democratic state senator Dave Hansen, who was the subject of a recall election; but the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board ruled that he was two signatures short of the necessary 400 signatures on his nomination petition, and would not be on the ballot.[8]
2012 election
In 2012 Nygren was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Abrams Town Chairman Joe Reinhard in the general election 59%–41% (16,081–11,129).[9]
2014 election
In 2014 Nygren was unopposed in both the Republican primary and general election,[10] taking 99.38% of the general election vote.[11]
Personal life
Nygren is married to Maggie, a family and consumer education teacher at Marinette High,[12] and they have three children Cassie, Cali, and Colin. The Nygren family is active at Faith Lutheran Church, where Maggie teaches Sunday school and chairs the Mission Board. John now serves as church Elder, and previously spent four years as Church President.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Nygren (incumbent) | 16,081 | 59.05% | - 8.63% | |
| Democratic | Joe Reinhard | 11,129 | 40.87% | + 8.63% | |
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Nygren (incumbent) | 15,788 | 67.68% | +14.14% | |
| Democratic | Bob Orwig | 7,520 | 32.24% | -14.16% | |
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Nygren (incumbent) | 14,814 | 53.54% | - 0.56% | |
| Democratic | Randy Koehn | 12,839 | 46.40% | + 0.67% | |
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Nygren | 11,844 | 54.10% | ||
| Democratic | Randy Koehn | 10,011 | 45.73% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ↑ "District map" (PDF). Legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- 1 2 Barish, Lawrence S. (ed.). "State of Wisconsin 2007 - 2008 Blue Book Madison: Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, 2007" (PDF). p. 89. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- 1 2 3 "State Representative John Nygren". Legis.state.wi.us. 1964-02-27. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ↑
- ↑ Barish, Lawrence S. (ed.). "State of Wisconsin 2007–2008 Blue Book Madison: Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, 2007" (PDF). pp. 920, 922. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ Barish, Lawrence S (ed.). "State of Wisconsin 2009 – 2010 Blue Book Madison: Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, 2009" (PDF). p. 925. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ ""2010 Fall General Election Results Summary – Post-Recount" Wisconsin Government Accountability Board" (PDF). Gab.wi.gov. December 7, 2010. p. 31. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20111004094505/http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/37276/group/News/. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - 1 2 State of Wisconsin 2013–2014 Blue Book pg.910
- ↑ "WI GAB Candidates Registered by Office" (PDF).
- ↑ "2014 General Election Canvass Report" (PDF).
- ↑ "Marinette High School: Teachers > Maggie Nygren > About the Teacher". Mhs.marinette.k12.wi.us. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ State of Wisconsin 2011-2012 Blue Book pg. 909
- ↑ "Elections : Elections in Wisconsin" (PDF). Legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ "Elections : Marriage or Legal Status Recognized in Wisconsin" (PDF). Legis.wisconsin.org. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
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| Non-profit organization positions | ||
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| Preceded by Sydney Ward |
President of the United States Jaycees 2002 |
Succeeded by Mike Faller |
| Wisconsin State Assembly | ||
| Preceded by John Gard |
Wisconsin State Representative - 89th District 2007 – present |
Incumbent |