John Spiros
John Spiros (Republican Party) is a member of theWisconsin State Assembly, representingDistrict 86. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Spiros (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theWisconsin State Assembly to representDistrict 86. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Spiros is the vice president of Safety and Claims Management for Roehl Transport. He was a member of the Marshfield City Council from 2005 to 2013.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Spiros was assigned to the following committees:
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee,Chair
- Science, Technology, and AI Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee,Vice-Chair
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
2023-2024
Spiros was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee,Chairman
- State Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
2021-2022
Spiros was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties,Co-Chair
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee,Chair
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee,Vice Chair
2019-2020
Spiros was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee,Chair
- Transportation 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 |
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| •Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Chair |
| •Labor |
| •Mental Health |
| •Transportation, Vice chair |
| •Joint Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Spiros served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
| •Ways and Means, Chair |
| •Transportation, Vice-Chair |
| •Labor, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Spiros served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Children and Families |
| •Criminal Justice, Vice Chair |
| •Transportation |
| •Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros defeatedJohn Small in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Spiros (R) | 66.9 | 23,331 |
 | John Small (D)  | 33.0 | 11,513 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 33 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 34,877 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
John Small advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Small | 99.9 | 4,225 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,231 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros defeated incumbentDonna Rozar andTrine Spindler in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros | 43.2 | 3,709 |
 | Donna Rozar | 31.7 | 2,721 | |
| Trine Spindler | 25.0 | 2,143 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,580 | ||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros (R) | 97.1 | 22,224 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.9 | 652 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,876 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros | 99.3 | 7,805 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 57 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,862 | ||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros (R) | 98.0 | 28,267 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.0 | 586 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 28,853 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros | 99.7 | 4,739 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,752 | ||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros defeatedNancy Stencil andMichael Tauschek in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros (R) | 59.8 | 17,174 |
 | Nancy Stencil (D) | 36.8 | 10,575 | |
| Michael Tauschek (Independent) | 3.3 | 945 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 28,717 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
Nancy Stencil advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nancy Stencil | 100.0 | 3,458 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,458 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86
IncumbentJohn Spiros defeatedBrent Jacobson in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Spiros | 64.7 | 3,855 |
 | Brent Jacobson | 35.3 | 2,103 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,958 | ||
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2016
Elections for theWisconsin 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.
IncumbentJohn Spiros defeatedNancy Stencil andMichael Tauschek in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John SpirosIncumbent | 58.04% | 18,246 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Stencil | 35.44% | 11,142 | |
| Independent | Michael Tauschek | 6.51% | 2,047 | |
| Total Votes | 31,435 | |||
| Source:Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Nancy Stencil defeatedJohn Small in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Nancy Stencil | 82.64% | 1,942 | |
| Democratic | John Small | 17.36% | 408 | |
| Total Votes | 2,350 | |||
IncumbentJohn Spiros ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John SpirosIncumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 99 seats in theWisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014.Nancy Stencil was unopposed in the Democratic primary. IncumbentJohn Spiros was unopposed in the Republican primary. Stencil and Spiros faced off in the general election.[6][7] Incumbent Spiros defeated Stencil in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John SpirosIncumbent | 62.5% | 15,875 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Stencil | 37.5% | 9,528 | |
| Total Votes | 25,403 | |||
2012
Spiros won election in the2012 election forWisconsin State Assembly District 86. He defeatedWayne Thorson in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeatedDennis Halkoski (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Spiros | 55.6% | 17,175 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Halkoski | 44.2% | 13,664 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.2% | 48 | |
| Total Votes | 30,887 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| John Spiros | 73.6% | 3,985 |
| Wayne Thorson | 26.4% | 1,430 |
| Total Votes | 5,415 | |
2010
In 2010, Spiros was aRepublican candidate forDistrict 70 of theWisconsin State Assembly. The primary election was onSeptember 14, 2010, and the general election was onNovember 2, 2010. Spiros was defeated by Democratic incumbentAmy Vruwink in the November 2 general election. He defeated Stephen Zdun in the primary election.[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 70 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Spiros (R) | 2,431 | 50.72% | ||
| Stephen Zdun (R) | 2,361 | 49.26% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
Spiros' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Business and Jobs
- Excerpt: "We need to continue to cut the red tape, reduce cost, and become a more employer friendly state. I am proud of my bi-partisan approach to co-authoring bills and working hard to keep "Skyward" and hundreds of good paying jobs in Wisconsin."
Wisconsin Industry
- Excerpt: "Our area has many different industries; agriculture, manufacturing, Paper and logging to name a few. I would like to see these industries stay solvent and continue to grow and prosper. Often this may mean, less regulation and government interference. I will offer strong support to these industries so that they can remain strong and continue to be a positive reminder of what Wisconsin offers the country. Our next generation deserves the opportunities we have all had and I will do my part to make sure these industries are around for many generations to come."
Gogebic Taconite Mine
- Excerpt: "In February 2013 the State Assembly along with the State Senate passed legislation for the application, regulation and oversite of applicants who are interested in Taconite Mining. I voted for this legilation [sic], and believe thatenvironmentally safe. The mine if built has the potential to bring Wisconsinites 3,175 jobs each year for two years. This mine will also bring a total of $20.6 million dollars in state and local tax revenue. This mine will make a 2 billion dollar total economic impact on Wisconsin."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "I have never voted for a tax increase, and in the last 7 years our city tax rate has either decreased or remained the same, and the size of our city government, excluding protective services, has declined. As Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, my committee and I have taken a hard line on costs and we have not seen our services decline. Having local government experience and understanding shared revenues and budgets, is essential for our small towns and cities. I am proud of the work I have done in Marshfield and now in our state to reduce the tax burden on our residents!"
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I do believe that everyone should be able to afford decent healthcare but I did not support the Obama Affordable Care Act when passed and I do not support it now. I believe that each individual’s health care is personal and private and that the Government has no Constitutional right to mandate, that for the first time in American history, that American’s buy health insurance or face taxation for not doing so. Wisconsin has had a very good healthcare system, and our health care is ranked at the top in the nation."
2010
Spiros' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- "Lower Taxes
- More Private Sector Jobs
- Controlling Government Spending
- Protecting Family Values
- Supporting Small Business Owners"
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024 | Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | Won general | $76,954 | $81,484 |
| 2022 | Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | Won general | $18,604 | $7,634 |
| 2020 | Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | Won general | $24,070 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 | Won | $39,308 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 | Won | $44,391 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 86 | Won | $80,449 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2020, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
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In 2019, theWisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, theWisconsin 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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | Officeholder Wisconsin State Assembly District 86 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Harry Borgman," October 1, 2020
- ↑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
- ↑4.04.1Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑5.05.1Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑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
- ↑Spiros for State Assembly, "Issues," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑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
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