Born and raised in northern rural Wisconsin, I attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Rice Lake and graduated from Rice Lake High School. During my senior year, I ran and was elected to the Rice Lake City Council. After serving for a year on the council, I became the Mayor of Rice Lake at just 19 years old.

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I’m proud to be an alum of UW - Eau Claire - Barron County, where I took classes while fulfilling my duties as Mayor. After two years, I attended UW-Eau Claire and ultimately earned my bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Leadership from UW-Green Bay. Upon graduating in May of 2014, I returned to public service and launched my bid for the 75th Assembly District, which I held for 6 years. In 2022 I was elected to the state senate, taking back a seat held by Democrats for 36 years. 

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My wife and I raise our 3 boys in the now 23rd state senate district. I look forward to meeting you on the campaign trail and once again protecting our shared values in Madison!