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Robert Cowles

REPRepublican

State Senator, District 2

73

Years of Age

41

Years of Experience

WIResidence (state)

Robert L. Cowles III (born July 31, 1950) is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 2nd District since 1987. In August 2011, Cowles faced a recall election, but defeated the Democratic challenger, Nancy Nusbaum, 60 percent to 40 percent.

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Education4 - 4 of 2

University of Wisconsin at Green Bay

Bachelor of Science

1975

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Graduate Work

Past Positions1 - 2 of 2

Senator

Wisconsin State Senate

1987 - Current

Assembly Member

Wisconsin State Assembly

1982 - 1987

Other Experience1 - 20 of 20

Member

Brown County Historical Society

Member

Nature Conservancy

Member

North East Wisconsin Chapter, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin

Member

Trout Unlimited

Member

Izaak Walton League

Volunteer

Salvation Army

Member

National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

Member

Brown Council Taxpayers Alliance

Member

Brown County Taxpayers Association

Member

Allouez Kiwanis

Member

Friends of the Fox River Trail

Former Chair

Energy, Biotechnology and Consumer Protection Committee, Wisconsin State Senate

Former Member

Commerce, Utility, Energy and Rail Committee, Wisconsin State Senate

Member

National Conference of State Legislators

Former Member

Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Wisconsin State Senate

Former Member

Transportation and Veterans Affairs Committee, Wisconsin State Senate

Former Member

Joint Water Quality Task Force, Wisconsin State Senate

Former Member

Joint Information Policy and Technology Committee, Wisconsin State Senate

Member

Utility Public Benefits Council

Member

Information Sharing Management Board

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