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    Pat Testin
    President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate
    Incumbent
    Assumed office
    January 4, 2021
    Preceded byHoward Marklein
    Member of the Wisconsin Senate
    from the 24th district
    Incumbent
    Assumed office
    January 3, 2017
    Preceded byJulie Lassa
    Personal details
    Born (1988-06-09) June 9, 1988 (age 37)
    Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
    PartyRepublican
    Spouse
    Hannah Henderson
    ​
    (m. 2017)​
    EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (BS)
    WebsiteState Senate website

    Patrick Testin (born June 9, 1988) is an American Republican politician from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He is the current president pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate, since 2021, and has served in the Senate since 2017. He represents Wisconsin's 24th Senate district, which includes the cities of Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids in central Wisconsin.

    Biography

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    Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Testin graduated from Marinette High School in 2006.[1] He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 2011.

    While in college, Testin became actively involved with the Republican Party of Wisconsin and served as a deputy field director for the successful congressional campaign of Sean Duffy. A few months later, he was hired as field director for Republican candidate Kim Simac in the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections. Over the next several years, after graduating from college, Testin was primarily employed as a store manager for a mattress retailer (2011–2014), and then as a sales representative for M Shiraz Wines of Wisconsin (since 2014).[1]

    In 2012, following the implementation of the 2011 Republican redistricting plan, he made his first bid for elected office, running for Wisconsin State Assembly in the open 71st Assembly district—based in Stevens Point, Plover, and neighboring parts of Portage County.[2] He fell far short of fellow first-time candidate Katrina Shankland, who carried 60% of the general election vote.[3]

    In 2016, Testin was again a candidate for office, challenging 13-year incumbent State Senator Julie Lassa.[4] This time he prevailed, taking 52% of the vote in a year when the Republican presidential candidate carried the state for the first time since 1984.[5] He was subsequently reelected in 2020.[6] Following the 2020 election, the Senate Republican caucus elected him President pro tempore for the 2021–2022 session.[7]

    In September 2021, Testin announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in the 2022 election.[8] He lost the Republican primary to fellow state senator Roger Roth.[9]

    Electoral history

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    Wisconsin Assembly (2012)

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    YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
    2012General[3]Nov. 6Katrina ShanklandDemocratic17,61960.82%Patrick TestinRep.11,27938.94%28,9686,340

    Wisconsin Senate (2016–present)

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    YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
    2016General[5]Nov. 8Patrick TestinRepublican45,13952.32%Julie Lassa (inc)Dem.41,09147.63%86,2754,048
    2020General[6]Nov. 3Patrick Testin (inc)Republican53,72056.43%Paul PiotrowskiDem.41,41943.51%95,19812,301
    2024General[10]Nov. 5Patrick Testin (inc)Republican57,69558.67%Collin McNamaraDem.40,59941.28%98,34117,096

    Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor (2022)

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    YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
    2022Primary[11]Aug. 14Roger RothRepublican178,97230.08%Patrick TestinRep.109,37418.38%595,00169,598
    Cindy WernerRep.80,95313.61%
    Jonathan WichmannRep.79,16613.31%
    Will MartinRep.54,7909.21%
    Kyle YudesRep.32,0515.39%
    David C. VarnamRep.30,6405.15%
    David D. KingRep.27,4434.61%

    References

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    1. ^ a b "About Patrick". State Senator Patrick Testin. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    2. ^ "Wisconsin Legislative Districts - Assembly District 71 Boundaries". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    3. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 26, 2012. p. 25. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    4. ^ Rundio, Steve (January 7, 2016). "Lassa has Republican challenger in 24th Senate District". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    5. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 22, 2016. pp. 7–8. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    6. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 6. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    7. ^ Schmidt, Mitchell (November 6, 2020). "Sen. Devin LeMahieu to be next Senate Majority Leader". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    8. ^ "State Senator Patrick Testin launches campaign for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor". CBS 58. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
    9. ^ "Testin campaign: Sen. Testin concedes in GOP primary for Lt. Gov". Wispolitics.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
    10. ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 12. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
    11. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary - 8/9/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Patrick_Testin&oldid=1286366383"
      Pat Testin
      President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate
      Incumbent
      Assumed office
      January 4, 2021
      Preceded byHoward Marklein
      Member of the Wisconsin Senate
      from the 24th district
      Incumbent
      Assumed office
      January 3, 2017
      Preceded byJulie Lassa
      Personal details
      Born (1988-06-09) June 9, 1988 (age 37)
      Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
      PartyRepublican
      Spouse
      Hannah Henderson
      ​
      (m. 2017)​
      EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (BS)
      WebsiteState Senate website

      Patrick Testin (born June 9, 1988) is an American Republican politician from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He is the current president pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate, since 2021, and has served in the Senate since 2017. He represents Wisconsin's 24th Senate district, which includes the cities of Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids in central Wisconsin.

      Biography

      Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Testin graduated from Marinette High School in 2006.[1] He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 2011.

      While in college, Testin became actively involved with the Republican Party of Wisconsin and served as a deputy field director for the successful congressional campaign of Sean Duffy. A few months later, he was hired as field director for Republican candidate Kim Simac in the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections. Over the next several years, after graduating from college, Testin was primarily employed as a store manager for a mattress retailer (2011–2014), and then as a sales representative for M Shiraz Wines of Wisconsin (since 2014).[1]

      In 2012, following the implementation of the 2011 Republican redistricting plan, he made his first bid for elected office, running for Wisconsin State Assembly in the open 71st Assembly district—based in Stevens Point, Plover, and neighboring parts of Portage County.[2] He fell far short of fellow first-time candidate Katrina Shankland, who carried 60% of the general election vote.[3]

      In 2016, Testin was again a candidate for office, challenging 13-year incumbent State Senator Julie Lassa.[4] This time he prevailed, taking 52% of the vote in a year when the Republican presidential candidate carried the state for the first time since 1984.[5] He was subsequently reelected in 2020.[6] Following the 2020 election, the Senate Republican caucus elected him President pro tempore for the 2021–2022 session.[7]

      In September 2021, Testin announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in the 2022 election.[8] He lost the Republican primary to fellow state senator Roger Roth.[9]

      Electoral history

      Wisconsin Assembly (2012)

      YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
      2012General[3]Nov. 6Katrina ShanklandDemocratic17,61960.82%Patrick TestinRep.11,27938.94%28,9686,340

      Wisconsin Senate (2016–present)

      YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
      2016General[5]Nov. 8Patrick TestinRepublican45,13952.32%Julie Lassa (inc)Dem.41,09147.63%86,2754,048
      2020General[6]Nov. 3Patrick Testin (inc)Republican53,72056.43%Paul PiotrowskiDem.41,41943.51%95,19812,301
      2024General[10]Nov. 5Patrick Testin (inc)Republican57,69558.67%Collin McNamaraDem.40,59941.28%98,34117,096

      Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor (2022)

      YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
      2022Primary[11]Aug. 14Roger RothRepublican178,97230.08%Patrick TestinRep.109,37418.38%595,00169,598
      Cindy WernerRep.80,95313.61%
      Jonathan WichmannRep.79,16613.31%
      Will MartinRep.54,7909.21%
      Kyle YudesRep.32,0515.39%
      David C. VarnamRep.30,6405.15%
      David D. KingRep.27,4434.61%

      References

      1. ^ a b "About Patrick". State Senator Patrick Testin. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      2. ^ "Wisconsin Legislative Districts - Assembly District 71 Boundaries". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      3. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 26, 2012. p. 25. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      4. ^ Rundio, Steve (January 7, 2016). "Lassa has Republican challenger in 24th Senate District". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      5. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 22, 2016. pp. 7–8. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      6. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 18, 2020. p. 6. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      7. ^ Schmidt, Mitchell (November 6, 2020). "Sen. Devin LeMahieu to be next Senate Majority Leader". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
      8. ^ "State Senator Patrick Testin launches campaign for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor". CBS 58. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
      9. ^ "Testin campaign: Sen. Testin concedes in GOP primary for Lt. Gov". Wispolitics.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
      10. ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 12. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
      11. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary - 8/9/2022 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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