Jim Holperin | |
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_(1).jpg) Holperin in 2009 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Breske |
| Succeeded by | Tom Tiffany |
| 3rd Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism | |
| In office May 12, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Governor | Jim Doyle |
| Preceded by | Kevin Shibilski |
| Succeeded by | Kelli A. Trumble |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 2, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Medinger |
| Succeeded by | Joe Handrick |
| Constituency | 34th Assembly district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Loftus |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Loftus |
| Constituency | 46th Assembly district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1950 Eagle River, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (BS) |
James C. Holperin (born December 18, 1950) is a retired American politician from Vilas County, Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate (2009–2012) and State Assembly (1983–1994), representing northern Wisconsin. He also served as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism from during the first term of Governor Jim Doyle.[1][2] He is the only state legislator in history to face recall twice, surviving both.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 2011-2012, Biography Sketch of Jim Holperin, pg. 42
- ^ "Senator Jim Holperin (WI)". Project Vote Smart. 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2011.