Theodore James "Ted" Kanavas (April 29, 1961 – July 3, 2017) was an American politician and businessman.
Biography Kanavas was raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin and graduated from Brookfield East High School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1983. While attending the school, Kanavas worked as an aide to Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner. Kanavas subsequently attended Pepperdine University's school of law. Kanavas also worked in the software industry. He served on the Elmbrook School District Board from 1999 to 2002.Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008, Biographical Sketch of Theodore Kanavas, pg. 84
In July 2001, he was elected to the Wisconsin Senate as a Republican in a special election, defeating Democrat Dawn Marie Sass, and he was re-elected in 2002.Former State Senator Ted Kanavas Passed Away Monday On January 25, 2010, Kanavas announced he would not seek reelection.State Sen. Kanavas will not seek re-election
In 1991, Kanavas married Mary Hayes of Shorewood, Wisconsin. They had three children- Kelly, Nicholas, and Katherine.
In 2014, Kanavas co-founded Michael Best Strategies, a government relations and public policy firm.Michael Best Strategies: Ted Kanavas Former State Senator and Co-Founder of Michael Best Strategies, Dies at 56 He died of cancer on July 3, 2017.Former WI State Senator Ted Kanavas dies at 56Krause Funeral Home-Theodore James "Ted" Kanavas
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External links Citizen Legislator Ted Kanavas' Blog Follow the Money - Theodore J Kanavas 2006 2004 2002 campaign contributions