
Cory Mason (Dem.),
Mayor of Racine since 2017. Previously represented Racine County in the Wisconsin State Assembly as Representative for the 66th Assembly District.
Blue Book Bio
Born Racine, January 25, 1973; married; 2 daughters, 1 son. Graduate Case H.S. (Racine); B.A. in philosophy UW-Madison. Full-time legislator. Member: River Alliance of Wis. (fmr. bd. mbr.); UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (fmr. bd. mbr.); League of Conservation Voters; Racine Heritage Museum; Root River Council; Wild Root Co-op; I-94 Labor Development Com. (fmr. co-chp.). Former member: Wis. Coastal Management Bd.; Racine Rotary West. Redevelopment Authority of Racine 2005-11 (commissioner).
Elected to Assembly 2006; reelected since 2008. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Environment and Forestry (ranking min. mbr.); Labor; Tourism; Jt. Legis. Council (ranking min. mbr., mbr. 2013); Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems (ranking min. mbr.). 2013 — Jt. Com. on Finance (ranking min. mbr, also 2011 eff. 1/12/12, mbr. 2009). 2011 — Jobs, Economy and Small Business; Natural Resources (ranking min. mbr., mbr. since 2007); Tourism, Recreation and State Properties; Legis. Coun. Spec. Com. on Infant Mortality. 2009 — Jt. Com. on Information Policy and Technology; Spec. Com. on Clean Energy Jobs; UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board; Groundwater Work Group. 2007 — Education; Jobs and the Economy.
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Launch of the Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Nov 5th, 2025 by Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha to Continue Passenger Rail Exploration with Proposed Regional Commission
Aug 19th, 2025 by City of Racine
Wisconsin Democratic Mayors Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Harris for President
Jim Sullivan Appointed Racine’s Next City Administrator
May 31st, 2024 by City of Racine
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda
New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement
Nov 2nd, 2023 by U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyBaldwin Visits Racine and Kenosha to Highlight $6.2M She Delivered for Renewable Energy Projects and Community Health Center
Senator Baldwin rides electric bus in Racine
Sep 1st, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinDemocratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Racine Mayor Cory Mason’s Reelection Victory
Apr 4th, 2023 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
Dec 28th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers Allocates Nearly $800,000 for Community Safety Initiatives in the City of Racine
Announcement builds on governor’s investments in violence prevention and community safety
Jun 20th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversRacine Public Library to Welcome New Executive Director, Angela Zimmermann
Currently located in Palmyra, Zimmermann plans to relocate to Racine and begin new post on December 14th
Nov 20th, 2020 by City of RacineDozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jill KarofskyFoxconn Receives Golden Shovel Award for Support of Diverse Wisconsin Businesses
Foxconn recognized at Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards for commitment to Wisconsin-based disadvantaged business enterprises
Feb 14th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupMayor Mason and Royal Capital Group Announce a $50 Million Initial Investment for the Master Plan Development at Walker Muffler Site
Project will be the largest residential investment in Racine in more than a generation
Dec 5th, 2018 by Racine Mayor Cory MasonStartup Wisconsin Week kicks off next week
Second annual initiative includes 150+ events in 12 cities to assist startups, promote entrepreneurship
Nov 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationMayor Mason Enters into Principal Agreement with Royal Capital Group for the Walker Muffler Site
Multi-use Development Plan is Being Explored
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Racine Mayor Cory MasonGovernor Walker proclaims Nov. 5-11 as Startup Wisconsin Week
Second annual initiative includes 150+ events in 12 cities to assist startups, promote entrepreneurship
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationWisconsin Working Families Party Endorses State Assembly Candidates
Working families champions challenging Republican incumbents in Southeastern Wisconsin blue wave
Jul 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Working Families PartyWith Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersWisconsin is Hiring! People-driven Organizations Launch Major Grassroots Effort to Shape 2018 Election and Race for Governor
Effective grassroots organizations coming together to build a government that works for the people of Wisconsin
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Working Families PartyStudent loan borrowers lose federal protections
Democrats call on Attorney General to defend student loan borrowers
May 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingConservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land
Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released
Jun 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersScott Walker and Republican Leader’s Failing Grades on Funding the UW-System
With one exception every UW school has seen a cut of at least $1.6 million dollars.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRep. Mason to Sen. Johnson: Hold Hearings, Vote on Judge Merrick Garland
Thirty-five legislators join call for Senator Ron Johnson to Do His Constitutional Duty
Mar 24th, 2016 by Racine Mayor Cory MasonDeath by a Thousand Straws (AB 874)
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters' Statement
Feb 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersMinnesota Launches Student Loan Refinancing Program
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his allies in the legislature have continued their staunch opposition to loan refinancing for borrowers in Wisconsin.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinWalker Plan Fails to Provide Real Relief on Student Debt
“Wisconsin’s economy would clearly do better if we had a real policy solution to student loan debt and the governor’s plan isn’t it.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaDems rebuffed by Gov. Walker on student loan debt
Governor refuses bipartisan effort on student loan refinancing
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingAssembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaDemocrats Vote for Student Debt Relief While Republicans Waste Millions to Create New Problems in Safety Net
Assembly Democrats voted in favor of the “Higher Ed, Lower Debt” bill, which will provide significant assistance to the more than one million Wisconsin residents burdened with student loan debt.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaDemocrats drive effort on student loan debt relief
Higher Ed, Lower Debt Bill will help lower interest rates and provide tax relief for 815,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Wachs Calls for State Action on Student Loans
End of longtime Federal Perkins Loan Program hurts Wisconsin students
Oct 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Dana WachsDemocrats propose student loan debt relief
“We need to start finding ways to slow the growth of student loan debt in our state.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingDemocrats Lay Out Next Steps on “Right to Work” Bill
Bill will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaDemocrats Call for Opportunity to Amend Divisive “Right to Work” Bill in Assembly Labor Committee
Public testimony shows the need to amend a bill that will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Christine SinickiAssembly Labor Committee Democrats Lay Out Their Expectations for “Right to Work” Public Hearing
Representatives Sinicki, Mason and Ohnstad Urge for Maximum Public Input on Incredibly Damaging Bill
Feb 26th, 2015 by State Rep. Christine SinickiRep. Barca Statement on Unemployment Insurance Audit
The audit found that nearly 1.7 million phone calls to the unemployment call center were blocked over the year.
Dec 16th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaWisconsin League of Conservation Voters Announces Endorsements
Slate highlights problem solvers.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersCitizen Action Alarmed by Gov. Walker’s Support of Poverty Wage Agencies
Governor Walker's support of less-than-minimum-wage industries reveals shocking disregard for fair pay
Jan 16th, 2014 by Citizen Action of WisconsinGOP wraps up budget panel work spending money taken from school kids on tax break for the rich
Press Release from Rep. Barca, Rep. Mason, and Rep. Ricards.
Jun 5th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter BarcaImportant information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Michael MurphyImportant information from Alderman Jim Bohl
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Jim BohlImportant information from Alderman Nik Kovac
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Nik KovacImportant Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Willie WadeFirst budget day showcases a Tale of Two Budgets
Democratic JFC members note the Walker budget repeats the mistakes of the last budget that left Wisconsin 44th in the nation in job creation.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Racine Mayor Cory MasonRep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca












































