Meet Doug La Follette, Incumbent Wisconsin Secretery Of State

MADISON, WI — Doug La Follette is the current Wisconsin Secretary of State, and was first elected to the position in 1983, and has been re-elected to the office seven times. La Follette faces a primary challenger this August, and is seeking an eighth term in the office.

La Follette stands on his record of supporting open, transparent government, and has opposed moves by Republicans to transfer official office duties from his office to those of the Governor.

La Follette is considered a longtime environmentalist and helped organize the first Earth Day in 1970.

He's running in the Democratic primary, which is Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

Name: Doug La Follette
Age: 78
Hometown: Madison
Occupation: Secretary of State

Please characterize where you fall on the political spectrum (liberal/moderate/conservative, etc.): I am a progressive Democrat.

Please describe your relevant political experience:
I have been Wisconsin's Secretary of State for many years. Before, I was a State Senator.

Please talk about the top 1 or 2 leading issues in your campaign and how you plan to approach them if elected:
My qualifications are clear; I have done the job very well for many years. I have fought the moves by Republicans to transfer duties to the control of the Governor. My priorities are to provide good service to the public that require information despite the striping of the office of staff and responsibilities. And work with a new governor and legislature to restore the important duties which reside in most every Sec of State’s offices in the country.

The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) manages the state's remaining trust lands and trust funds primarily for the benefit of public school libraries. As a member of the BCPL, I have for many years worked with an excellent staff and the AG and State Treasurer to earn money for the State’s school libraries. And protect the over a billion dollars trust in funds from the greedy hands of the governor and legislature. Invest these funds prudently to provide for the growth needed to insure future funds for the schools. And make loans efficiently to our schools and municipalities.

Wisconsin has a long tradition of open, transparent government;
I have always been a strong advocate for open and transparent government. Our state’s repetition in the regard has been somewhat tarnished the past several years; I will support legislators who will work to restore Wisconsin to be a National leader for open and transparent government.

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