John Hansen (Wisconsin)

For others of the same name, see John Hansen.

John 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]

Biography

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

Career

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

  1. ↑ "John R. Hansen Obituary". Racine Journal Times. May 4, 2015. 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. Retrieved July 17, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Hansen, John R. 1917". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1960,' Biographical Sketch of John Hansen, pg. 57
  5. ↑ "Farmer Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
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