Support for Dianne

  • State Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D - West Point)

    “I’ve worked with Dianne for years. She is a tenacious and compassionate legislator. She is a proven progressive that will start working long before her first day in office. It’s not enough to have progressive values - we need a state senator who will fight for what she believes despite the odds. Dianne will do just that.”

  • Congressman Mark Pocan (D - WI 02)

    “I'm proud to endorse my friend Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. She is a true progressive champion and an advocate for our community. She stands firm in her beliefs and is always working for her constituents. I know she will bring that same spirit of activism to the State Senate.”

  • State Rep. Dave Considine (D - Baraboo)

    “I don't normally endorse in primaries, but I'm making an exception for my friend Dianne Hesselbein who is running for state senate. As a retired educator, I watch Dianne fight for our Wisconsin public schools. She consistently supports legislation to put more dollars back into classrooms and give our teachers the resources they need to educate the next generation of Wisconsinites. Dianne and I share the experience of representing rural communities, and she understands the unique challenges our farmers and small towns face. Please join me in voting for Dianne on August 9th.”

  • Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett

    “Dianne has experience, integrity, and a commitment to serving the public. She works tirelessly and I urge you to vote for her August 9th.”

  • State Sen. Melissa Agard (D - Madison)

    “I have known Dianne since we were in high school. She has always had a strong character and true commitment to making life better for our community. When we served on the Dane County Board together I witnessed her tenacity as we pushed for workers rights, protection of our natural resources, and good governance. Throughout that journey, we became fast friends and were both elected to the State Assembly in 2012. As a colleague in the state legislature, I know how hard she works to represent the people in her district. Dianne Is a skilled legislator with a heart of gold. I'm proud to support her campaign, and look forward to standing alongside her in the State Senate.”

  • State Sen. Kelda Roys (D - Madison)

    “Dianne is an experienced legislator with a proven record of representing her community well in the Assembly. We need a progressive champion like Dianne in the Senate to support public education, affordable healthcare for all, reproductive rights, and environmental protection and I am proud to give her my endorsement. She is the best person to succeed Senator Erpenbach.”

Groups that endorse
Dianne Hesselbein

Local Elected Officials who support Dianne Hesselbein

State Legislators

State Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point)
State Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo)
State Rep. Sondy Pope (D- Mt. Horeb
State Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison)
State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison)
State Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison)
State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison)

Dane County

County Executive Joe Parisi
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
Former Sheriff Dave Mahoney

Dane County Board Supervisors

County Board Chair Patrick Miles
Supervisor Alex Joers
Supervisor Holly Hatcher
Supervisor April Kigeya
Supervisor Tim Kiefer
Supervisor Pat Downing
Supervisor Andy Schauer
Supervisor Mike Bare
Supervisor Analise Eicher
Supervisor Maureen McCarville
Supervisor Anthony Gray
Supervisor Larry Palm
Supervisor Chuck Erickson
Supervisor Michele Ritt
Supervisor Michele Doolan
Supervisor Melissa Ratcliff

City of Middleton

Mayor Gurdip Brar
Former Mayor Judy Karofsky
Former Mayor Kurt Sonnentag
Former Police Chief Chuck Foulke
Alder Robert Burck
Alder Luke Fuszard
Alder Emily Kuhn
Alder Katy Nelson
Alder Kathy Olson
Alder Dan Ramsey
Alder Mark Sullivan
Alder Susan West

 

Middleton Cross Plains Area School Board of Education

President Bob Hesselbein
Vice President Bob Green
Member Sheila Hibner
Member Minza Karim
Member Paul Kinne
Member Simrnjit Seerha
Member Gail Shepler

City of Verona

Mayor Luke Diaz
Alder Kate Cronin
Alder Chad Kemp
Alder Rye Kimmett
Alder Mara Hemke
Alder Heather Reekie

Village of Cross Plains

Board President Jay Lengfeld
Trustee Kevin Thusius
Trustee Andy Hartman

Waunakee Village Board

Erin Moran
Sam Kaufmann

Town of Verona


Board Chair Mark Geller
Supervisor Tom Mathies

Waunakee Community School District Board of Education

Joan Ensign
Mark Hetzel

 
 
  • Dane County Supervisor Alex Joers

    “I’ve worked with Dianne for a long time and one thing I know for sure is that she cares deeply for the future of our state. She is a problem solver who works across the political divide to get things done for her constituents. Dianne is invested in the belief that Wisconsin can always move forward no matter what challenges we face. She would no doubt be a strong leader in the state Senate.”

  • Dane County Executive Joe Parisi

    “I’m happy to support my friend Dianne Hesselbein for Wisconsin State Senate. Dianne is a champion for workers and the environment. When Dianne was on the county board, we worked together to pass a budget that reflects the priorities of the people in Dane County. She brings that collaborative approach to the legislature every day and will continue to do so in the State Senate.”

  • Holly Hatcher

    “I’m thrilled to support my friend Dianne for State Senate. As a nurse I know she will continue to advocate for the health and safety of all residents.”

  • Middleton Common Council Members

    All of the Middleton City Alders endorse Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. Alder Emily Kuhn states, “I am proud to endorse my friend, Dianne Hesselbein, for State Senate as she will bring a wealth of experience and strong steady leadership to the Senate. Dianne will continue to invest in our infrastructure, protect the environment, and support economic growth across the great State of Wisconsin. She truly embodies the spirit of moving forward together.”

  • Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Board of Education Members

    “Dianne Hesselbein is the right person to serve the 27th District in the Wisconsin State Senate,” said Board Member Shelia Dahmen Hibner. “Her commitment to public education is unwavering. Her dedication to children, families, and our community provides the resources needed to thrive. She works across the aisle but also stands for the core principles that her constituents believe in. We need a proven leader like Dianne in the State Senate.”

  • Former Middleton Mayor Kurt Sonnentag

    “It is a pleasure to endorse Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. She has a proven reputation for serving her constituents and getting things done. She will serve our community well as our State Senator.”

  • Former State Rep. Dave Travis

    “Dianne is an experienced legislator and I urge you to vote for her August 9th for State Senate.”

  • Former State Rep. Fred Clark (D - Baraboo)

    “Dianne is a down to earth legislator who understands the needs of families and working people. She will be a perfect Senator for the 27th district!”

  • Retired Middleton Police Chief Chuck Foulke

    “I’m proud to support Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. Dianne has been a strong voice for our community in the State Assembly and she will continue that advocacy in the State Senate. Please join me in voting for Dianne Hesselbein on August 9th.”