Jon Richards
2020 - Present
2027
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Jon Richards is a judge for Branch 30 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He assumed office on November 9, 2020. His current term ends on August 1, 2027.
Richards ran for re-election for the Branch 30 judge of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He won in the general election on April 6, 2021.
Richards was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 19 from 1998 to 2015. Richards did not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014.
Richards was also a candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General in the 2014 elections.
Biography
Richards has worked as an attorney and an English teacher in Japan.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Audit |
| • Finance |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Joint Legislative Audit |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richards served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Audit |
| • Audit |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Health |
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Richards served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Rules |
| • Judiciary and Ethics |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Health and Healthcare Reform, Chair |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009:
- AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order
- AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service
- AB-253 Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details, see the House site.
Elections
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2021)
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 30
Incumbent Jon Richards won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 30 on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jon Richards (Nonpartisan) | 99.1 | 62,942 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 567 | ||
| Total votes: 63,509 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jon Richards advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 30.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Travis Schwantes (Nonpartisan)
2014
Richards ran for election to the office of Wisconsin Attorney General. Richards did not win the Democratic nomination in the primary.[2] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Primary results
| Wisconsin Attorney General Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Susan Happ |
52.1% | 144,727 | ||
| Jon Richards | 32.5% | 90,215 | ||
| Ismael Ozanne | 15.4% | 42,627 | ||
| Total Votes | 277,569 | |||
| Election results via Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. | ||||
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Richards won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19. Richards ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jon Richards Incumbent |
97.7% | 24,856 | |
| – | Scattering | 2.3% | 597 | |
| Total Votes | 25,453 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Richards was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 19. He defeated Republican Krista Burns in the general election is on November 2, 2010. Richards was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jon Richards (D)
|
15,123 | |||
| Krista Burns (R) | 6,892 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jon Richards (D)
|
3,732 | 99.28% | ||
2008
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Richards won re-election to Assembly District 19, receiving 98.52% of the vote.[6]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 19 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jon Richards (D)
|
25,2821 | |||
| Scattering | 379 | |||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jon Richards did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Richards' campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 election:
| “ |
I’m running for Attorney General because I believe Wisconsin needs an experienced, independent leader who can set politics aside and focus on real priorities for our state’s citizens. As your Attorney General, I bring the experience as an attorney and lawmaker with a history of team-building to tackle some of Wisconsin’s toughest issues. I will be tough on crime and ensure that local law enforcement has the resources they need to keep our communities safe. I know we need to be a stronger partner with local authorities to improve our neighborhoods. That’s why in my role on the state finance committee I was the lead voice for fair pay for our state’s prosecutors and smarter investment in our criminal justice system. We need to give local law enforcement tough, smart tools to prevent crime. As Attorney General, I want to support programs like the successful drug courts operating around the state, which hold drug abusers accountable but addresses their addiction without filling up our jails – saving taxpayers money. Local law enforcement officials need to be able to count on a reliable partner at the Department of Justice. We need to address head-on the scourge of violence in our cities and schools, the alarming increase in the rate of heroin abuse, the problem of domestic violence, the needless apathy about drunk driving, and the delays in justice in our court system. Wisconsin expects an open, transparent government to do the work of the people. Your Attorney General is your watchdog on this front. You can count on me to fight for every Wisconsin citizen’s right to vote, without unfair and discriminatory barriers. I have a long record of fighting for every woman’s right to control her own health care decisions. I have fought for civil rights and equality under the law, and I will restore the Department of Justice’s historic role in protecting consumers and preserving Wisconsin’s natural resources.[7] |
” |
| —Jon Richards' campaign website, (2014)[8] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Richards has been a member of a number of organizations including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Milwaukee Bar Association and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.[1]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Wisconsin: 2013-2014 legislative voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 2013-2014 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation WMC deemed as "most important issues for the business community."
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association: 2013-2014 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
- Wisconsin Sierra Club: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rep. Jon Richards enters race for Wisconsin attorney general," October 16, 2013
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed December 20, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed December 20, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board, "Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jon for Wisconsin, "About Jon," accessed August 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 30 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 19 1999-2015 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Brostoff (D) |
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
State courts:
Wisconsin Supreme Court • Wisconsin Court of Appeals • Wisconsin Circuit Courts • Wisconsin Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wisconsin • Wisconsin judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wisconsin
