John Hansen (Wisconsin politician)

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John R. Hansen (August 28, 1917 – May 1, 2015) was an American politician who was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1] He was a Democrat.[2]

He was born in Raymond, Wisconsin.[3] Later, he resided in Franksville, Wisconsin.

Career[edit]

Hansen was elected to the Assembly in 1958.[4][5] Previously, he had been an unsuccessful candidate for the seat in 1956. Additionally, he was a member of the Raymond School Board from 1940 to 1945, the Raymond Town Board from 1945 to 1948 and the Racine County, Wisconsin Board from 1951 to 1958.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John R. Hansen Obituary". Racine Journal Times. May 4, 2015. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  2. ^ "Voter League Invites Candidates to County-Wide Rally on Oct. 17". The Racine Journal-Times Sunday Bulletin. September 28, 1958. p. 6. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Hansen, John R. 1917". Wisconsin Historical Society. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  4. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1960,' Biographical Sketch of John Hansen, pg. 57
  5. ^ "Farmer Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2013.