Travis Tranel (born September 12, 1985) is an American politician, dairy farmer and businessman from Wisconsin. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 49th district since 2011.
Personal life Tranel was born on September 12, 1985. He graduated from Loras College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in economics and finance.
He married Stephanie Herbst in 2008. They have five children.
Political career Tranel announced his 2008 campaign for the 49th district of the Wisconsin State Assembly on January 21, 2008. He campaigned on a policy of lowering taxes, affordable health care, creating new jobs and quality education. He won the Republican primary, although lost to incumbent Phil Garthwaite.
He was elected as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. After winning his primary election by 3,024 to 2,519 votes, he unseated incumbent Democrat Phil Garthwaite, with 10,384 votes to his opponent's 7,844.Wisconsin Blue Book 2011 – 2012; pp. 904, 908 He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the National Rifle Association of America.
Electoral history
Wisconsin Assembly (2008–present) YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality2008PrimaryRepublican2,15040.38%Rep.1,59930.03%5,324551Rep.1,57129.51%GeneralDemocratic13,86553.96%Rep.11,79345.90%25,6932,0722010PrimaryRepublican3,02454.53%Rep.2,51945.42%5,546505GeneralRepublican10,38456.92%Dem.7,84442.99%18,2442,5402012PrimaryRepublican3,77364.47%Rep.2,07535.46%5,8521,698GeneralRepublican14,21854.19%Dem.11,97745.65%26,2352,2412014GeneralRepublican12,24061.38%Dem.7,68938.56%19,9414,5512016GeneralRepublican15,05656.99%Dem.11,34442.94%26,4183,7122018GeneralRepublican12,85858.86%Dem.8,96841.05%21,8443,8902020GeneralRepublican16,74159.19%Dem.11,52840.76%28,2825,2132022GeneralRepublican14,62662.59%Dem.8,72537.34%23,3695,9012024GeneralRepublican19,70162.99%Dem.11,54636.92%31,2768,155
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