Todd Novak (Rep.), 51st Assembly District
Born April 23, 1965; 2 children. Graduate Iowa-Grant H.S. 1983; attended Southwest Technical College 1983-85. Former government/associate newspaper editor 1990-2014. Member: Wis. League of Municipalities; NRA; Wis. Farm Bureau. Former member: Iowa Co. Humane Soc. (founding mbr., treas.); Wis. Newspaper Assn.; National Newspaper Assn. Southwest Regional Planning Comn. 2012-present. Mayor of Dodgeville 2012-present.
Elected to Assembly 2014. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Agriculture (vice chp.); Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Mental Health Reform; Mining and Rural Development; Urban and Local Affairs; Ways and Means.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-7502; (888) 534-0051 (toll free);
District: (608) 574-0100.
E-mail: Rep.Novak@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 202 West Division Street, Dodgeville 53533.
Mailing address: Office: Room 304 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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Under GOP Control, Abortion Rights Would Be First on the Chopping Block
SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Democratic Party of WisconsinWisconsin Democrats on Joint Finance GOP Budget Vote
May 8th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Bipartisan grazing bill will help Wisconsin farmers implement more grazing practices
Apr 1st, 2025 by Clean Wisconsin
CFC Position Statement In Support of Assembly Bill 1
Feb 3rd, 2025 by City Forward Collective
Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership
Dec 20th, 2024 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law
All Wisconsin schools will have access to OSS services through the 2024-2025 school year
Mar 27th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeCity of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic
WEDC investment to allow clinic to treat more underserved patients
Dec 28th, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationNovak, Vruwink Introduce Bill Aimed at Harassment of Sports Officials
Dec 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda
"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."
Jun 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Mark SpreitzerGovernor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants
Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker: “We Want to Provide Health Care Stability and Lower Premiums for Wisconsin”
Signs State Reinsurance Program, Key Piece of Health Care Stability Plan into Law
Feb 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerBi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly
In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County.
Feb 20th, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckWith 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 VotersGovernor Walker Announces Cheese as Official State Dairy
Governor signs two bills into law at Mineral Point Elementary
Jun 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerRep. Novak Supports Bill to Increase Funding for Rural Broadband
The proposed legislation allocates an additional $15.5 million for broadband grants.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Todd NovakRep. Novak Ready to Work on Governor’s Budget
"I am confident we are heading in the right direction."
Feb 8th, 2017 by Todd NovakRep. Novak Statement on State of the State Address
"There is no doubt that Wisconsin’s best days are ahead."
Jan 10th, 2017 by Todd NovakPrivate School Voucher Special Interest Group Tops $1 Million in Campaign Spending to Elect Compliant Legislators
American Federation For Children spends big to try to elect legislators who’ll keep public tax dollars flowing to less accountable private schools
Nov 1st, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowUnaccountable Private School Voucher Backers Up the Ante With Six Figure TV Ad Buy to Boost Rep. Todd Novak in 51st Assembly District Race
Spending campaign cash now to keep public tax dollars flowing to them later.
Oct 28th, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowPrivate Voucher School Front Group Reports Spending $500,000 in September Alone to Buy Pro-Voucher Legislature
This Kind of Support Comes With a Price, History Shows GOP Candidates and Legislature Will Pay
Sep 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowShullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community
City is only Wisconsin community to receive select honor in 2016
Aug 24th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationRep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program
"The Skills Enhancement Program helps struggling low income students throughout the state remain in higher education..."
May 27th, 2016 by Todd NovakGovernor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerRep. Novak’s Bill to Aid Dementia Care in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
The bill passed the Assembly unanimously, and now moves to the Senate.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Todd NovakRep. Novak’s Bill to Fight Drug Use in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
“One of the reasons I ran for office was to fight rural crime and drug use.”
Feb 17th, 2016 by Todd NovakWisconsin Democracy Campaign Supports Iowa-Model Redistricting Reform
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign endorses Senate Bill 58 and Assembly Bill 328.
Sep 8th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

























