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Terese Berceau (b. August 23, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 77 from 1998 through 2018.
Berceau earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1973.
Berceau worked as a career placement specialist for the University of Wisconsin's Robert M. La Follette Institute from 1983 to 1998, magazine editor for the Wisconsin Counties Association from 1981-1983, and as a substitute teacher. She served as a member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors from 1992 to 2000.[1]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Audit |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Constitution and Ethics |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Insurance |
| • Local Government |
| • Joint Legislative Audit |
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berceau served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Campaigns and Elections |
| • Joint Legislative Audit |
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berceau served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Campaigns and Elections |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Insurance |
| • State and Local Finance |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
| • Joint Survey on Retirement Systems |
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berceau served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Insurance |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berceau served on these committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Public Safety |
| • Colleges and Universities |
| • Urban and Local Affairs, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Children and Families |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
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Terese Berceau did not file to run for re-election.
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Terese Berceau ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 77 general election.[2][3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 100.00% | 29,069 | ||
| Total Votes | 29,069 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Terese Berceau ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 77 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Terese Berceau was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Berceau was unopposed in the general election,[6][7] and was re-elected for another term.[8]
Berceau won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 77. Berceau ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 99.4% | 27,622 | ||
| - | Scattering | 0.6% | 179 | |
| Total Votes | 27,801 | |||
Berceau was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 76. Berceau defeated Independent Torrey Jaeckle in the general election on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 20,246 | ||||
| Torrey Jaeckle (I) | 4,501 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 3,954 | 99.82% | |||
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| Terese Berceau campaign contribution history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77 | ✔ | $8,586 |
| 2014 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77 | ✔ | $10,501 |
| 2012 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 77 | ✔ | $10,410 |
| 2010 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $10,745 |
| 2008 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $7,126 |
| 2006 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $5,375 |
| 2004 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $4,932 |
| 2002 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $0 |
| 2000 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $19,525 |
| 1998 | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 | ✔ | $16,383 |
| Grand total raised | $93,583 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2016. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $8,586.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $1,000 | |||
| Imhoff, Jim R | $1,000 | |||
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | $500 | |||
| Bauer, Charles | $500 | |||
| Rotter, Ron | $250 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $8,586 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $10,501.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Society Of Anesthesiologists | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 | |||
| Koehler, Emily | $500 | |||
| Rotter, Ron | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $10,501 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2012. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $10,410.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $500 | |||
| Dean, Jill | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 | |||
| Dean, Jeff | $500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $10,410 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $10,745.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Capital Area Uniserv North | $1,000 | |||
| United Transportation Union | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 159 | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,745 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2008. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $7,126.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Service Employees Local 150 | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Laborers District Council | $500 | |||
| Madison Teachers | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin State Auto Workers | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $7,126 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $5,375.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $500 | |||
| Fabick, Jere C | $500 | |||
| Mcnabb, Brent | $500 | |||
| Albrecht, Kent | $300 | |||
| Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $5,375 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $4,932.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | $500 | |||
| Radelet, Timothy | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $500 | |||
| Madison Teachers | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin Realtors Association | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $4,932 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2000. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $19,525.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Public Fund | $5,663 | |||
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | $350 | |||
| Clanfield, William | $250 | |||
| American General Financial Group | $250 | |||
| Gilbert, Robert | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $19,525 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Berceau won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1998. During that election cycle, Berceau raised a total of $16,383.
| Wisconsin State Assembly 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terese Berceau's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Public Fund | $5,963 | |||
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $1,000 | |||
| Levitan, Barbara | $500 | |||
| Wisconsin People Conference Afscme | $500 | |||
| Seiu Healthcare District 1199W | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $16,383 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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While she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Berceau was a member of a number of organizations, including 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Dane Area Rapid Transit, Dane County Democratic Party, Friends of the Arboretum, National Organization for Women (NOW), National Women's Political Caucus, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, and the Sierra Club.[1]
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brett Hulsey (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 77 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Sheila Stubbs (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 1999-2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Taylor (D) |