John H. Robinson (politician)

John H. Robinson (born July 25, 1955) is an American politician and businessman. He was the 40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin, and represented Wausau for four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He currently serves on the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

John H. Robinson
40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin
In office
April 19, 1988 – April 1992
Preceded byJohn Kannenberg
Succeeded byJohn D. Hess
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1985 – May 23, 1988
Preceded byFrancis R. Byers
Succeeded byGregory Huber
Constituency85th district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded byE. James Ladwig
Succeeded byE. James Ladwig
Constituency63rd district
In office
January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byEdward F. McClain
Succeeded byFrancis R. Byers
Constituency85th district
Member of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors
Assumed office
2006
In office
1974–1981
Member of the Wausau City Council
In office
1974–1981
Personal details
Born (1955-07-25) July 25, 1955
Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary
Children3
Residence(s)Wausau, Wisconsin

Biography

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Robinson graduated from Newman Catholic High School. He went to University of Wisconsin–Marathon County and University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he studied political science.

In 1974, at age 18, he was elected to the Wausau City Council and the Marathon County Board, the youngest person ever elected to either organization. He served on the City Council and County Board until his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

In 1980, he won the open seat in the 85th Assembly District. He was re-elected in 1982, 1984, and 1986. In 1988 he resigned his seat in the Assembly after he was elected to a four-year term as Mayor of Wausau.[1][2]

After being cited for failing to report a single-car accident, Robinson chose not to seek re-election in 1992.[3]

After leaving the Mayor's office, he worked in insurance and environmental projects, including projects for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

In 2006, Robinson returned to elected office, winning a seat on the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

Personal life

Robinson and his wife, Mary, live in Wausau. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (1980)
Wisconsin 85th District Assembly Election, 1980
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Primary, September 9, 1980
Democratic John H. Robinson 1,808 51.95%
Democratic Rosalie LaRocque 968 27.82%
Democratic David G. Lincoln 704 20.23%
Total votes 6,114 100.0%
General Election, November 4, 1980
Democratic John H. Robinson 11,026 51.49%
Republican Kay B. Smith 10,387 48.51%
Total votes 21,413 100.0%
Democratic hold

Wisconsin Assembly (1982, 1984, 1986)
Wisconsin Assembly, 63rd District Election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John H. Robinson 8,733 53.79%
Republican John L. McEwen 7,503 46.21%
Total votes 16,236 100.0%
Democratic gain from Republican
Wisconsin Assembly, 85th District Election, 1984
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John H. Robinson 13,452 60.79%
Republican Patrick D. Braatz 8,678 39.21%
Total votes 22,130 100.0%
Democratic gain from Republican
Wisconsin Assembly, 85th District Election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John H. Robinson (incumbent) 10,868 63.39% +2.60%
Republican Robert J. Gwidt 6,278 36.62%
Total votes 17,146 100.0% -22.52%
Democratic hold

References
  1. John H. Robinson, Wisconsin Historical Society
  2. Biographies of the Mayors of Wausau, Wisconsin
  3. "Norquist easily wins 2nd term". Racine Journal Times. 1992-04-08. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
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