Jim Ott

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Early life and career

Jim Ott was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Milwaukee's Washington High School in 1965.[1] He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1970, and then joined the United States Army. He served three years in the Army with the U.S. Army Security Agency, including a tour in Vietnam in 1971–72.[3] Following his Army service, he returned to school at UW–Milwaukee and obtained his master's degree in 1975.[1]

After earning his master's degree, in 1976 he went to work as an on-air meteorologist for Journal Communications on their WTMJ-TV television and WTMJ-AM radio stations. He worked there for 30 years, leaving only when he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006. During his time at Journal Communications, he became a member of the unit holders' council, chairperson of stock and information committee, and employee representative on the board of directors.[3]

He returned to school and obtained his J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 2000.[1]

While working as a meteorologist, he also served as adjunct faculty at University of Wisconsin–Parkside, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll University, and Marquette University Law School.[3]

Political career

Following the April 2006 announcement that incumbent state representative Curt Gielow would not seek re-election in 2006, Ott declared his candidacy for office.[4] In the Republican primary, Ott defeated John Wirth and went on to win the general election with 56% of the vote over Democrat Stanley F. Teplin.[5] He went on to win re-election six times.

He was defeated for reelection by Democrat Deb Andraca on November 3, 2020.[6][7]

Personal life and family

Jim Ott is married with two adult sons, he and his wife reside in Mequon, Wisconsin. He has been a member of the Lumen Christi Catholic Parish in Mequon since 1986. He is a member of the American Legion and the American Meteorological Society.[3]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2006, 2008)

Wisconsin Assembly, 23rd District Election, 2006[8][5]
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Republican Primary, September 12, 2006
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Script error: No such module "Political party". John Wirth 1,553 32.88%
Plurality 1,617 34.24%
Total votes 4,723 100.0%
General Election, November 7, 2006
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Script error: No such module "Political party". Stanley F. Teplin 10,394 43.89%
Plurality 2,890 12.20% -85.22%
Total votes 23,682 100.0% +19.01%
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Wisconsin Assembly (2018, 2020)

Wisconsin Assembly, 23rd District Election, 2018[9]
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General Election, November 6, 2018
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Script error: No such module "Political party". Liz Sumner 16,939 48.01%
Scattering 21 0.06%
Plurality 1,382 3.92% -87.22%
Total votes 35,281 100.0% +31.35%
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Wisconsin Assembly, 23rd District Election, 2020[6]
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General Election, November 3, 2020
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Scattering 30 0.07%
Plurality 1,324 3.24% -0.67%
Total votes 40,810 100.0% +15.67%
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References

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External links

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 23rd district
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