Thomas Michalski (born June 27, 1951) is an American information technology professional and Republican politician from Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He served one term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 13th Assembly district in the 2023–2024 term. He also previously served as a member of the Waukesha County board of supervisors.
Tom Michalski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 13th district | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Rodriguez |
| Succeeded by | Robyn Vining |
| Member of the Board of Supervisors of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, from the 8th district | |
| In office April 2016 – January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Highum |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Koremenos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1951 Greenfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer Morris |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Elm Grove, Wisconsin |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (B.B.A.) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1970–1976 |
Biography
editTom Michalski was born and raised in Greenfield, Wisconsin.[1] He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He went to work providing information technology services to Marquette University in Milwaukee, and worked in that role for 30 years.[2]
Political career
editHe moved to Elm Grove, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County, in the late 1990s, where he joined the volunteer fire department. In 2011, he was elected to the board of trustees of Elm Grove, where he continues to serve to the present. In 2016, he was also elected to the Waukesha County board of supervisors, and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022.[2] He was also appointed to the board of the Waukesha County Technical College.
In 2021, Wisconsin State Assembly incumbent Sara Rodriguez announced that she would run for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin rather than seeking another term in the Assembly. Michalski announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 13th Assembly district.[3] He narrowly prevailed over his primary opponent, Erik Ngutse,[4] and went on to win the November general election with 56% of the vote.[5]
In 2024, Michalski attempted to seek re-election to the 13th district, but was defeated by fellow legislator Robyn Vining, who had been drawn into the district due to redistricting.
Electoral history
editWaukesha County Board of Supervisors (2016–present)
editWisconsin Assembly (2022, 2024)
edit| Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Primary[6] | Aug. 9 | Tom Michalski | Republican | 4,958 | 50.58% | Erik Ngutse | Rep. | 4,822 | 49.19% | 9,803 | 136 |
| General[7] | Nov. 8 | Tom Michalski | Republican | 18,712 | 56.26% | Sarah Harrison | Dem. | 14,523 | 43.66% | 33,261 | 4,189 | |
| 2024 | Primary[8] | Aug. 13 | Tom Michalski (inc) | Republican | 5,218 | 79.45% | Patti Granger | Rep. | 1,338 | 20.37% | 6,568 | 3,880 |
| General[9] | Nov. 5 | Robyn Vining | Democratic | 22,540 | 57.23% | Tom Michalski (inc) | Rep. | 16,796 | 42.65% | 39,384 | 5,744 | |
References
edit- ^ "Tom Michalski Announces Candidacy for 13th Assembly District". Tom Michalski for Assembly. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ a b "Supervisor Thomas Michalski". Waukesha County. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Rae, Faith (July 20, 2022). "Michalski faces off against Ngutse in GOP primary". Waukesha County Freeman. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary - 8/9/2022 (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. pp. 25–26. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election - 11/8/2022 (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 21, 2022. p. 11. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary - 8/9/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. p. 25. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election - 11/8/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022. p. 11. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2024. p. 123. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 13. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
External links
edit- Campaign website
- Tom Michalski at Ballotpedia
- Tom Michalski at Wisconsin Vote