Patty Rivard Schachtner (born 1960) is an American first responder and politician. A

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, she served in the

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from 2018 through 2020 representing the 10th senatorial district. The 10th district comprises several counties in northwestern Wisconsin and in the Twin Cities

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s. Schachtner is a former member of the Star Prairie Town Board, former St. Croix County Medical Examiner, and a former member of the

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School Board

Early life and career

Schachtner was raised on a St. Croix County farm. Schachtner was elected to the Senate in a special election following the appointment of

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as secretary of the

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. On January 16, 2018, she defeated Republican nominee Adam M. Jarchow, a serving state legislator, by a large margin, in a district that

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had won in 2016 by over 17 points in an election mired by very low turnout. Schachtner serves on the board of her local food pantry and sits on the board of directors for "Turning Point Wisconsin," a center for victims of sexual and domestic violence. In the 2020 election, Schachtner lost her bid for election to a full term to Assemblyman Rob Stafsholt by a twenty-point margin.

Wisconsin Senate (2018-2021)

Committee assignments

* Committee on Agriculture, Small Business and Tourism * Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry * Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges

References

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