Kretchmer and Paulick are Candidates for State Assembly, Wiedmeyer is a Candidate for Senate
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — State Representative Amanda Nedweski announced Monday that she is endorsing Sandy Wiedmeyer for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, calling Wiedmeyer a strong conservative leader with decades of real-world experience outside of Madison politics. The seat is currently held by longtime State Senator Steve Nass, who announced earlier this year that he will retire from the Legislature. Wiedmeyer is one of three Republicans competing in the August 11 primary election.
“Sandy Wiedmeyer’s strength, tenacity, and professional skills are what we need now in the state senate,” said Nedweski. “A highly successful entrepreneur, business professional, organizational leader, and accomplished parent, she brings a mature and balanced perspective to the legislative negotiating table.” Nedweski said Wiedmeyer’s background separates her from career politicians, saying her experience is “strongly rooted in the real world, not in the Capitol.”
“We have too many career politicians in Madison. Sandy works closely with hardworking Wisconsinites every day,” said Nedweski. “People want a senator who is connected to real working families, not to Madison insiders.” Wiedmeyer’s resume includes her longtime role as operations superintendent for the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex and her service as chair of the Republican Party of Kenosha County since 2022. She also previously owned her own fitness business and was a competitive body builder while raising her family in the Village of Bristol.
In 2021, Wiedmeyer joined Nedweski and three other local parents in starting the first Wisconsin chapter of Moms for Liberty, a national non-profit organization that advocates for parental rights. The group worked to confront government overreach during the pandemic, including efforts to keep schools and businesses open, support medical freedom for children, and oppose what members described as anti-American extremism in classrooms. Nedweski said the organization continues to advocate on issues including keeping boys out of girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports.
Following her own tragic family experience, Wiedmeyer also advocated for legislation to ensure patients cannot be kept away from their loved ones, even during public health emergencies. Nedweski said Wiedmeyer’s decades of community involvement show she has the experience and judgment needed in Madison.
“Through her decades of service in the community, Sandy has demonstrated a proven commitment to conservative principles and common-sense family values,” said Nedweski. “She has the confidence to stand up when necessary, and the wisdom to know how and when to compromise in the best interest of the people.”
Nedweski said she believes Wiedmeyer will deliver results if elected, saying, “With Sandy Wiedmeyer, we will get results. We will be closer to shrinking the government, lowering taxes, protecting life, and preserving the American Dream.”
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No doubt about it. Sandy for sure.
No doubt Sandy will stand strong and fight for Wisconsin. I’m glad to see Representative Nedweski endorsed her. I know how Amanda fights for Wisconsin. That says a lot about her confidence in Sandy that she will fight just as hard.
Nitwits
I met Sandy more than five years ago at a school board meeting where we were both advocating for parents and fighting to make masks optional. From that point forward, we worked side by side, attending countless meetings- school board, county board, village board, city council, and wherever else our voices were needed.
Over the years, Sandy became someone I deeply respect and a close personal friend. Nearly four years ago, she stepped into the role of Chairwoman of the Kenosha County Republican Party and has led with integrity, conviction, determination, and a servant’s heart. She has demonstrated bold leadership, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to the people she serves.
Sandy is courageous, principled, and never afraid to stand up for what she believes is right, even when it isn’t easy. She listens to the concerns of everyday citizens, works tirelessly on their behalf, and leads with both strength and compassion. I have seen firsthand her dedication to our community, and I know she will bring that same commitment and leadership to Madison.
I gotta crazy idea……. Help fix Bristol first!!!!! Just throwing idea out there, come to next meeting and see how your own town operates!!
And Salem Lakes too! We really need to repeal the 19th amendment. Are there any men left to run or have they all been mesmerized by gay religion and multiple divorces?
They look like they are all in their own little “club” Im voting for Ellen!
Ellen Schutt talks a big game about conservative values, but when you look at her record, it’s basically been one long career in Madison politics.
She got a political science degree from UW–Madison, was an intern in Madison, then a staffer in Madison, she’s married to a Madison staffer, and except for maybe a year and a half, she’s spent pretty much her whole adult life in Madison politics.
Now after just one two-year term in the Assembly, we’re supposed to believe she’s the proven choice for State Senate. Says who? The people… or the same political insiders in Madison?
Seems like every time they’re looking for the next politician to move up the ladder, they just grab somebody who’s already been in the system.
District 11 don’t need another career politician. We need somebody who’s actually lived like the rest of us, isn’t owned by the Madison crowd, and is gonna fight for the people that sent ’em there—not the insiders that helped get ’em there.
#noinsiderellen
Notice how nice Conservative women look compared to crazy liberal Women?