Julius Kiesner was an

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vulcanizer from

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who served five terms (1919–1928) as a

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member of the

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representing Milwaukee's 9th Assembly district (the 9th and 10th wards). He was born in

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on Oct. 29, 1884 and was educated in the public schools of that city. He traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. In 1910, after moving to Milwaukee he joined the Socialist party.

In the Assembly

He had never held public office until his successful 1918 bid for the Assembly to replace fellow Socialist Herman O. Kent. In his last race, in 1926, he ran unopposed (one of three Socialists to run unopposed in the 1926 election). He was succeeded by fellow Socialist

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After the Assembly

In 1935 he was nominated as a possible "progressive" candidate for the City of Milwaukee

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."8 Progressives Named For Post On Voting Board." ''

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'' February 17, 1935; p. 6-A, col. 1

References

1884 births Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly People from Chilton, Wisconsin Politicians from Milwaukee Tire industry people Socialist Party of America politicians from Wisconsin Year of death missing {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-stub