Jim Sullivan (Wisconsin politician)

James Owen "Jim" Sullivan (born December 26, 1967) is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 5th Senate district during the 2007–2008 and 2009–2010 sessions.[1]

Jim Sullivan
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byThomas G. Reynolds
Succeeded byLeah Vukmir
Personal details
Born (1967-12-26) December 26, 1967
Astoria, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLinda
Children2
ResidenceWauwatosa, Wisconsin
Education
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Reserve
Years of service1998–2006

Political campaigns

Sullivan entered politics in 1996 by running unsuccessfully for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board. In April 2000, Sullivan won a seat on the Wauwatosa Common Council. He was re-elected as alderman in 2004.

In 2006, he defeated Senator Thomas G. Reynolds (R-West Allis) by 3.5 percent of the vote. In 2010, Republican State Representative Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) defeated Sullivan by 4.5 percent of the vote.[2]

Shortly after losing his Senate seat, Sullivan ran in the 2011 primary election to succeed Scott Walker as Milwaukee County Executive. However, he placed third in the February primary, thus failing to advance to the April general election between the top two vote-getters.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2006, 2010)
Wisconsin Senate, 5th District Election, 2006[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, November 7, 2006
Democratic Jim Sullivan 36,148 51.68% +4.96%
Republican Tom Reynolds (incumbent) 33,686 48.16% -4.69%
N/a Scattering 109 0.16%
Plurality 2,462 3.52% -2.60%
Total votes 69,943 100.0% +16.63%
Wisconsin Senate, 5th District Election, 2010[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, November 2, 2010
Republican Leah Vukmir 36,852 52.15%
Democratic Jim Sullivan (incumbent) 33,702 47.69% -3.99%
N/a Scattering 109 0.15%
Plurality 3,150 4.46% +0.94%
Total votes 70,663 100.0% +1.03%

Milwaukee County Executive (2011)
Milwaukee County Executive Election, 2011
Candidate Votes  %
Nonpartisan Primary, February 15, 2011
Jeff Stone 42,113 42.88%
Chris Abele 24,884 25.34%
Jim Sullivan 21,266 21.65%
Lee Holloway 8,287 8.44%
Total votes 96,550 100.0%

References
  1. 'The State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' biographical sketch of Jim Sullivan, pg. 28
  2. "Wisconsin - County Vote Results".
  3. Results of Fall General Election - 11/07/2006 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 11, 2006. p. 7. Retrieved April 9, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
  4. Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2010 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 1, 2010. pp. 5–6. Retrieved April 9, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.


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