Stephen Nass

Stephen Nass

Republican Party

Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

9

Prior offices

Wisconsin State Assembly District 33

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Compensation

Base salary

$57,408/year

Per diem

$140/day for senators who reside outside of Dane County; $70/day for Dane County senators

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, 1978

Personal

Profession

Information Analyst/Negotiator/Payroll Benefits Analyst

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Stephen Nass (Republican Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Nass (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nass was first elected to the chamber in 2014. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 33 from 1990 to 2015.

Biography

Nass works as an information analyst/negotiator/payroll benefits analyst. Prior to his election to the assembly he served on the Whitewater City Council from 1978 to 1981.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Nass was assigned to the following committees:

• Administrative Rules Committee, Chairman
• Senate Education Committee
• Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs, Vice Chairman
• Committee on Universities and Revenue
• Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co Chair

2021-2022

Nass was assigned to the following committees:

• Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co-Chair
• Administrative Rules Committee, Chair
• Senate Education Committee
• Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee, Chair
• Universities and Technical Colleges Committee, Vice Chair

2019-2020

Nass was assigned to the following committees:

• Review of Administrative Rules Committee, Co-Chair
• Senate Education Committee
• Administrative Rules Committee, Chair
• Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee, Chair
• Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families Committee, Vice-Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nass served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nass served on the following committees:

2011-2012

During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nass served on these committees:

Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011
• Colleges and Universities, Chair
• Education
• Labor and Workforce Development
• Ways and Means

2009-2010

During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nass served on these committees:

Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009
• Colleges and Universities
• Education
• Labor
• Ways and Means

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Incumbent Stephen Nass defeated Steven Doelder in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephen Nass (R)	58.3	44,974
		Steven Doelder (D)	41.6	32,087
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	62

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 77,123
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Steven Doelder advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Doelder	99.8	10,510
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	25

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,535
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Incumbent Stephen Nass advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephen Nass	99.2	20,399
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	167

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,566
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dylan Kurtz (R)

2018

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Incumbent Stephen Nass won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephen Nass (R)	95.9	59,512
		Other/Write-in votes	4.1	2,554

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,066
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11

Incumbent Stephen Nass advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Senate District 11 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephen Nass	100.0	14,285

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2014

See also: Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for 17 seats in the Wisconsin State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Dan Kilkenny ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Stephen Nass ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Nass defeated Kilkenny in the general election.

Wisconsin State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Stephen Nass	63.3%	43,842
	Democratic	Dan Kilkenny	36.7%	25,377
Total Votes				69,219

2012

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012

Nass won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 33. Nass ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Scott Woods (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 33, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steve Nass Incumbent	62.8%	18,891
	Democratic	Scott Woods	34%	10,229
	Libertarian	Terry Virgil	3.1%	945
	-	Scattering	0.1%	22
Total Votes				30,087

2010

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010

Nass was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 31. He defeated Libertarian Leroy Watson in the general election on November 2, 2010. Nass defeated Republican Craig Peterson in the September 14, 2010, primary election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Stephen Nass (R)		20,193
Leroy Watson (L)		2,378

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Steven Nass(R)		7,463	74.99%
Craig Peterson (R)		2,480	24.92%

2008

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Nass won re-election to Assembly District 31, receiving 66.66% of the vote.

Wisconsin Assembly District 31
Candidates		Votes
Stephen Nass (R)		21,780
Frank Urban (D)		10,853
Scattering		38

Campaign finance summary

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Stephen Nass campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Wisconsin State Senate District 11	Won general	$59,320	$69,687
2018	Wisconsin State Senate District 11	Won general	$51,928	N/A**
2014	Wisconsin State Senate, District 11	Won	$81,777	N/A**
2012	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 33	Won	$13,303	N/A**
2010	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$14,023	N/A**
2008	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$22,752	N/A**
2006	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$18,726	N/A**
2004	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$10,891	N/A**
2002	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$13,023	N/A**
2000	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$66,976	N/A**
1998	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 31	Won	$16,898	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Endorsements

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Stephen Nass endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.

Personal

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Nass is a member of the American Legion, Kiwanis, State Association of Parliamentarians and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2022

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In 2022, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 8. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Senate and House Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Wisconsin Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Family Action Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin Grocers Association Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation. Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Senate and House Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Family Action Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin Grocers Association Legislators are scored on their votes on industry-specific legislation. Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.

2019

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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.

2018

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In 2018, the Wisconsin 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. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2017-2018 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2018 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2017-2018 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2016 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2015-2016 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. The American Conservative Union: 2015 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin Family Action: 2015-2016 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored by the Wisconsin Family Action on their votes on legislation related to "marriage, family, the sanctity of human life, or religious freedom." Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2015-2016 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2015-2016 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental bills.

2014

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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position. National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union: 2013 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO - Senate & Assembly: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2012

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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16. NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin: 2011-2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against NPCW's position. The American Conservative Union: 2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wisconsin AFL-CIO: 2011-2012 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy. Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2011-2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2011-2012 voting record Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community." Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2011-2012 report card Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community. Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2011-2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

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Preceded by -	Wisconsin State Senate District 11 2015-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Wisconsin State Assembly District 33 1991-2015	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Wisconsin State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Chris Kapenga

Majority Leader:Devin LeMahieu

Minority Leader:Dianne Hesselbein

Senators

District 1

Andre Jacque (R)

District 2

Robert Cowles (R)

District 3

Tim Carpenter (D)

District 4

Vacant

District 5

Rob Hutton (R)

District 6

LaTonya Johnson (D)

District 7

Chris Larson (D)

District 8

Daniel Knodl (R)

District 9

Devin LeMahieu (R)

District 10

Rob Stafsholt (R)

District 11

Stephen Nass (R)

District 12

Mary Felzkowski (R)

District 13

John Jagler (R)

District 14

Joan Ballweg (R)

District 15

Mark Spreitzer (D)

District 16

Melissa Agard (D)

District 17

Howard Marklein (R)

District 18

Dan Feyen (R)

District 19

Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)

District 20

Duey Stroebel (R)

District 21

Van Wanggaard (R)

District 22

Robert Wirch (D)

District 23

Jesse James (R)

District 24

Patrick Testin (R)

District 25

Romaine Quinn (R)

District 26

Kelda Roys (D)

District 27

Dianne Hesselbein (D)

District 28

Julian Bradley (R)

District 29

Cory Tomczyk (R)

District 30

Eric Wimberger (R)

District 31

Jeff Smith (D)

District 32

Brad Pfaff (D)

District 33

Chris Kapenga (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (10)

Vacancies (1)