Leah Vukmir
Leah Vukmir (née Papachristou; born April 26, 1958) is an American politician and nurse who served as a member of the Wisconsin Senate. A Republican, she represented Wisconsin's 5th District. She previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly. Vukmir was the Republican nominee in the 2018 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin, running unsuccessfully against incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin. In March 2019, Vukmir became vice president of state affairs at the National Taxpayers Union.
Leah Vukmir | |
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Vukmir in 2012 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Dale Kooyenga |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 14th district | |
| In office November 5, 2002 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Walker |
| Succeeded by | Dale Kooyenga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leah Papachristou April 26, 1958 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | George Vukmir |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Marquette University (BSN) University of Wisconsin–Madison (MSN) |
| Website | Official website |
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