Robert Jauch (born November 22, 1945) is a retired

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Democratic politician. He served 28 years in the

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(1987–2015) and four years in the State Assembly (1983–1987). He retired in 2015, citing the increased partisanship in the Legislature.

Background

Born in

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, Jauch graduated from Wheaton Central High School and then served in the

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1964–1968. He went to University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and University of Wisconsin–Superior. He served as field representative for United States Representative

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Wisconsin legislature

During the protests in Wisconsin, Jauch, along with the 13 other Democratic State Senators, left the state to deny the State Senate a quorum on Governor Scott Walker's controversial "Budget Repair" legislation.

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Senator Robert Jauch
at the

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25th Senate District, Senator Jauch
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(2005–2006)
49th Assembly District, Assemblyman Jauch
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