Tod Ohnstad (born May 21, 1952) is an American politician, retired machinist, and former union representative. A Democrat, he is a current member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the Kenosha-based 65th assembly district since 2013.

Biography

Ohnstad was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from Altoona High School in 1970. He moved to Kenosha and attended University of Wisconsin–Parkside. He worked at Kenosha Engine, first when it was operated by

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, then later for

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, and

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. During his work in the auto industry, he was heavily involved with the UAW Local 72 labor union. He was a member of the Executive Board of the United Auto Workers from 1984 to 2004. Ohnstad served on the Kenosha Common Council from 2008 until 2014. In August 2012, Ohnstad won the 65th District

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primary for Wisconsin State Assembly and did not face an opponent in the November general election. He did not face an opponent in the general election until 2020, when he defeated Republican nominee Crystal Miller.

Electoral history

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References

External links

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Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ohnstad, Tod Living people Politicians from Eau Claire, Wisconsin Politicians from Kenosha, Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly University of Wisconsin–Parkside alumni 1952 births 21st-century American politicians