Fred Risser
Fred A. Risser (born May 5, 1927) is an American Democratic politician. He has been a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 26th District since 1962.[1] His district includes most of the west side and central neighborhoods of Madison. He was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from 1957 to 1962. Risser has never lost an election and is the longest-serving state legislator in American political history.[1][2][3]
Fred A. Risser | |
|---|---|
| President of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office July 17, 2012 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ellis |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Lasee |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ellis |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Rude |
| Succeeded by | Alan Lasee |
| In office January 8, 1996 – January 5, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Robert P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Brian Rude |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 9, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Robert P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Brian Rude |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Horace W. Wilkie |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 26th district | |
| In office 1957–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan A. Nestingen |
| Succeeded by | Edward Nager |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1927
(aged 98) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Risser |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin University of Oregon |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1945–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Upon the death of New Mexico State Senator John Pinto in May 2019, Risser became the only remaining World War II veteran currently serving as a state legislator in the United States.[4]
Fred Risser Media
Risser speaking at the March 12, 2011, protest outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biographical page at State Legislature website.
- ↑ Frank Bures, "Backstory: The iron man of state politics", The Christian Science Monitor, March 1, 2007.
- ↑ Sen. Risser outraged that Capitol has become an "armed fortress", John Nichols, The Capitol Times, March 3, 2011
- ↑ "In Memoriam: New Mexico Senator John Pinto". The NCSL Blog. National Conference of State Legislatures. May 29, 2019. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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