Senate 20 Primary: Feyen (R) vs Ramthun (R) with Rapp (D)
The Senate District 20 includes portions of Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington Counties and has nearly a 70% Republican stronghold.
Senate District 20 is not one of the top five most competitive Senate Races in 2024 and unfortunately is a considered a “solid Republican” district. I am covering as many “Primary Battles” as I can and feel this races are important also.
Constituents and voters in the district need to put the pressure on the two GOP candidates during this election cycle/primary because whoever wins will likely take the seat and we will be dealing with them down in Madison for the next four (4) years.
Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac)
As Assistant Majority Leader in the 2019-20 Assembly, Feyen gave early signs of hope to medical marijuana patients in Wisconsin during a April 2019 interview saying “he’s open to the idea“.
During 2019, the Assembly Republicans prefiled a bill for the 2020 legislative session to create a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin (Senate Bill 683) which he failed to co-sponsor or publicly support. The support of Senator Feyen on this legislation would have been critical in the Senate.
April 2019: Feyen says he doesn’t support legalizing recreational marijuana, after hearing from police chiefs and sheriff’s departments.
April 2019: A statewide poll shows overwhelming support for legalizing medical marijuana, and a Republican from northeast Wisconsin says he’s open to the idea. Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac says he’d need to hear what doctors think, along with the FDA. He’s also concerned that the federal government still classifies marijuana, on the same level as cocaine and heroin.
Dan Feyen has consistently received a F rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Email: feyenforsenate@gmail.com
Web: https://feyenforsenate.com/
Phone: 608-266-5300
Feyen for Senate Campaign Facebook
Tim Ramthun (R-Kewaskum)
In 2018 Ramthun opposed even allowing Fond Du Lac County to hold a marijuana referendum.
Ramthun tried to run for Governor in 2022 and lost in the primary. During that episode Ramthun said he would not even sign a medical marijuana bill into law if they are elected.
Tim Ramthun has consistently received a F rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Ramthun does have a campaign website and email (Ramthunforwi@gmail.com), but no official campaign facebook page.
Michael Rapp (D – Van Dyne)
Activists had a chance to chat with candidate Rapp about his stance on marijuana reform and he told me this:
I have definitely decided where I stand on this issue and Marijuana needs to be legalized. If not for the health benefits, then for the tax revenue.
Michael Rapp received an A+ rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Official Campaign Website for Michael Rapp and his official campaign facebook page Rapp for Senate
Stay tuned and get active!
I will provide you additional 2024 Wisconsin State Election coverage throughout the campaign season. This next election is extremely important for marijuana reform and I will continue to bring you information as more candidates make their political moves.
In the event that we end up with divided government in the 2024-25 legislation session, the official formation of The Wisconsin Cannabis Caucus would be a must first step towards reform. The official establishment of this Caucus will represent the growing, bipartisan support in Wisconsin.
Although session as ended we still urge you to contact your elected officials. The top four action alerts are still functionable on The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Action Network for you immediate use.
Sources: CNanalysis, WisPolitics, Davesredistircing, PeoplesMaps
