Robin J. Vos (Rep.), 63rd Assembly District
Born Burlington, July 5, 1968. Graduate Burlington H.S. 1986; UW-Whitewater 1991. Owner of several small businesses. Former congressional district director; former legislative assistant. Member: Rotary Club (past pres.); Racine/Kenosha Farm Bureau; Knights of Columbus; Racine Co. Rep. Party; Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce; Union Grove Chamber of Commerce; Burlington Chamber of Commerce. UW Board of Regents 1989-91. Racine Co. Board 1994-2004 (former chp. of Finance and Personnel Com.).
Elected to Assembly since 2004. Speaker of the Assembly 2015, 2013. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Assembly Organization (chp., also 2013); Jt. Com. on Legis. Organization (co-chp., also 2013); Jt. Com. on Employment Relations (co-chp. 2013, mbr. 2011); Rules (vice chp., also 2013); Jt. Legislative Council (since 2009). 2011 — Jt. Com. on Finance (co-chp., mbr. since 2007); Jt. Com. on Audit. 2009 — Insurance. 2007 — Elections and Constitutional Law (vice chp. eff. 1/3/08); Jobs and the Economy (eff. 1/17/08).
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3387; (888) 534-0063 (toll free); Fax: (608) 282-3663; District: (262) 514-2597.
Internet: SpeakerVos.com
E-mail: Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 960 Rock Ridge Road, Burlington 53105.
Mailing address: Office: Room 211 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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Sen. Bernier, Who Blasted GOP Election Probe, Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican chair of Senate elections committee says pushback to her criticisms not a factor.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White
Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey Mandell
Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission
Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos, Gableman Could Face Consequences for Election Probe
Court requires Vos to sit for deposition, lawyer demands public apologies by Gableman.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Van Orden Complicit in January 6 Riot?
Republican running for 3rd District Congressional seat backed overthrow of legal election.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Laurel White
6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022
Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021
And what a strange year it was.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters
2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns
If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Laurel White
Foxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits
Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
Vos Has Dreadful Record on COVID-19
Offering cynicism and incompetence as state approaches 950,000 cases and 9,800 deaths.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Assembly Democrats Elevate New Generation
Youth, diversity on the rise. But Rep. Anderson offers protest on workplace disability issue.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Democrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again
Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps
Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Evers Makes the New York Times Crossword
14 down with the clue “Wisconsin governor Tony.”
Dec 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage
But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans
Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End
Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’
Dec 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Key Republican Bashes GOP Elections Probe
Sen. Bernier, Senate’s elections committee chair, calls investigation a ‘charade’ that will harm her party.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Hintz Will Quit As Assembly Minority Leader
Democrat will resign position in January, cites need to spend more time with family.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Loudenbeck Wants To Be Elections Czar
Her run for secretary of state part of Republican effort to overhaul election laws, oversight.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud
But conservative group cites potential for future fraud, attacks election administrators.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps
He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Gableman Asks Court to Arrest Madison, Green Bay Mayors
It’s “comic buffoonery,” says attorney for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Michael Gableman Has No Shame
Head of GOP election probe was a nasty bully, making slanderous, irresponsible charges to Assembly committee.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
State Elections Commission Blasts Non-Partisan Election Review
Commission chair says report is "gross incompetence" or a intentional "sabotage."
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Gableman Reveals Staff in Election Probe
Nine staff earning up to $10,000 month in Republican-backed investigation.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections
Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
New Book Bashes Foxconn Project
‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Democratic Legislators Refuse to Meet Privately With Gableman
Head of elections probe refuses to answer questions in public, committee members charge.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
The Return of McCarthyism
Michael Gableman is the new Joe McCarthy, with the same bullying, sneering, demagogic style.
Nov 13th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG
In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Laurel White
Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents
Judge gives them 10 days to comply with state open records law.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Charges Against Election Officials Are Partisan Stunt
Using unproven allegations to cause distrust of democracy.
Nov 7th, 2021 by Jay Heck
Free Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments
Republican turns off Facebook comments on his page after facing claims of child abuse.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Racine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners
Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Peoples Map Commission Unveils Proposal
Evers vows to veto Republican maps. ‘Folks won’t stand for gerrymandering.'
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman
About Those Election ‘Irregularities’
Is there any truth to Republican complaints about the 2020 election?
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State High Court Hears Arguments on Private Attorneys
Circuit court ruled that GOP legislators can’t hire attorneys before any lawsuit is filed.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Elections Leader Refuses to Resign
Meagan Wolfe calls GOP demands that she step down from WEC "partisan politics at its worst.”
Nov 1st, 2021 by Laurel White
Senate Targets Elections Commission
Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?
Nov 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Racine County Sheriff Alleges Voting Fraud In Nursing Homes
Deputy Sheriff alleges voting laws were broken with use of absentee ballots.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan
Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
UW System Will Comply with Federal Vaccine Mandate
Ignoring the mandate would cost universities millions in federal contracts.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Abortions
Republicans try again with bills that Evers previously vetoed.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Why Foxconn Jilted Wisconsin
Plans electric car plant in Ohio, which offered no state subsidy. Why?
Oct 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe
After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Nonpartisan State Election Review Finds No Widespread Fraud
Legislative Audit Bureau recommends changes to election laws.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas
Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage
Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’
The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’
Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released
Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
Officials Stand By Foxconn Project Despite Murky Future
The manufacturer announced it would build electric cars in Ohio last week.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Will Comply With Subpoenas, But City Attorney Won’t Say How
Spencer big on promises, but short on details.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe
Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Officials Receive Subpoenas in Election Probe
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signs first subpoenas in the inquiry.
Oct 3rd, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Proposes Legislative Maps Reducing GOP Advantage
State Legislature not required to consider maps from The People's Maps Commission.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering
Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Henry Redman
State Supreme Court Wrong To Take On Redistricting Case
A violation of precedent, of state statutes and federal law.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Republican Legislators Propose Redistricting Bill
Joint resolution calls for prioritizing existing districts, giving Republicans electoral advantage.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding
Assembly Speaker Vos says more money won't fix problems in schools.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
What’s The Status of State Election Probes?
Three Republican-backed investigations despite no evidence of widespread fraud or wrongdoing.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats Lose Experience In Legislature
10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Rise of Rep. Janel Brandtjen
A leader in election lies and demagoguery has become a state Republican power.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Gableman Request For Election Data Questioned
County clerks concerned about breach of security, Gableman’s misinformed views.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies
Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Election Probes ‘Bad Faith Efforts,’ Bipartisan Group Says
Group including Republican politicians bashes ‘political stunts’ by Vos, Brandtjen.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Brandtjen Looks Foolish on Election Audit
Even Robin Vos wouldn't support her lame attempt to subpoena election data.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State High Court Wary of Doing Redistricting
Conservative judges have made best arguments against acceding to Republicans’ wishes.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Taxpayers Funding Gableman’s Travel
Trips by election probe leader to MyPillow conspiracy event and discredited Arizona audit.
Sep 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System
Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged
Johnson still supports investigation into election commissions and grants.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Gableman Approved to Head 2020 Election Probe
5-3 Assembly committee vote for former Supreme Court Justice. Evers condemns probe.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW
Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Please Submit Maps to Legislature
Vos has welcomed this, apparently fearing he’d look bad for overtly opposing non-partisan redistricting.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang
Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order
‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Walker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission
Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Vos Kisses Trump’s Ring
Humbling himself to placate right-wing zealots calling for Assembly Speaker's head.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Trump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’
Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Redistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data
The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
Sen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill
Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Laurel White
Gableman Defends Election Audit
Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Vos Backtracks on Election Audit
After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”
Jul 31st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
