George Hampel (politician)

George F. L. Hampel, Sr., (August 27, 1885 – May 15, 1954) was an American politician, accountant and bookseller from Milwaukee who served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Socialist (1931–1932) and two terms in the Wisconsin State Senate as a Progressive (1937–1944). Hampel at various times identified himself as a Social Democrat/Socialist, and Progressive; and joined the Republicans when the Progressives rejoined the latter party.

George Hampel
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 4, 1937 – January 1, 1945
Preceded byCharles H. Phillips
Succeeded byEdward W. Reuther
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 3rd district
In office
January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Preceded byAlbert F. Woller
Succeeded byArthur J. Balzer
Personal details
Born(1885-08-27)August 27, 1885
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedMay 15, 1954(1954-05-15) (aged 68)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political party
  • Republican (After 1946)
  • Progressive (1936–1946)
  • Socialist (Before 1936)
SpouseLouise
ProfessionAccountant, bookseller, politician
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