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'''Sequanna Taylor''' (born July 1979) is an American educator, community organizer, and ] politician from ]. She is a member-elect of the ], and will represent ] in the ]. She is also currently a member of the ], since 2016, and a former member of the board of the ]. '''Sequanna Taylor''' (born July 1979) is an American educator, community organizer, and ] politician from ]. She is a member of the ], representing ] since ]. She is also currently a member of the ], since 2016, and a former member of the board of the ].


==Biography== ==Biography==
Sequanna Taylor was born, raised, and has lived most of her life in ]. She grew up in the Amani neighborhood, on Milwaukee's northwest side. She was the first member of her family to graduate from high school and college.<ref name="biden">{{Cite press release|url= https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NEWS-RELEASE-Supervisor-Taylor-Statement-on-the-Inauguration-of-President-Biden-and-Vice-President-Harris.pdf |title= Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris |date= January 20, 2021 |work= Office of Supervisor Sequanna Taylor |accessdate= December 11, 2024 |via= ] }}</ref> Sequanna Taylor was born, raised, and has lived most of her life in ]. She grew up in the Amani neighborhood, on Milwaukee's northwest side. She was the first member of her family to graduate from high school and college.<ref name="biden">{{Cite press release|url= https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NEWS-RELEASE-Supervisor-Taylor-Statement-on-the-Inauguration-of-President-Biden-and-Vice-President-Harris.pdf |title= Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris |date= January 20, 2021 |work= Office of Supervisor Sequanna Taylor |accessdate= December 11, 2024 |via= ] }}</ref>


She worked for 15 years in the ] as a coordinator for the parents of special needs students. She attended college at night while working and raising her children, earning her associate's degree from ], and then her bachelor's degree from ].<ref name="influencer"/> Through her work in Milwaukee schools, she became active in the teacher's union, the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, and eventually became a member of the union leadership and a member of the board of directors of the ].<ref name="supe">{{cite web|url= https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Board-of-Supervisors/Members/Sequanna-Taylor-5th-District |title= Sequanna Taylor - 5th District Supervisor |website= Milwaukee County |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> She worked for 15 years in the ] as a coordinator for the parents of special needs students. She attended college at night while working and raising her children, earning her associate's degree from ], and then her bachelor's degree from ].<ref name="influencer"/> Through her work in Milwaukee schools, she became active in the teacher's union, the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, and eventually became a member of the union leadership and a member of the board of directors of the ].<ref name="supe">{{cite web|url= https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Board-of-Supervisors/Members/Sequanna-Taylor-5th-District |title= Sequanna Taylor - 5th District Supervisor |website= Milwaukee County |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref>


==Political career== ==Political career==
In 2016, Taylor made her first bid for public office, running for ] in the 2nd district seat being vacated by Khalif Rainey. She has been re-elected every two years since then, though she was redistricted to the 5th county board district in 2022. In 2019, she also won a seat on the board of education of the ], and served a four year term in that role. In 2016, Taylor made her first bid for public office, running for ] in the 2nd district seat being vacated by Khalif Rainey. She has been re-elected every two years since then, though she was redistricted to the 5th county board district in 2022. In 2019, she also won a seat on the board of education of the ], and served a four year term in that role.


In 2023, state representative ] announced she would forgo re-election to run instead for ]. Just after winning her fifth term on the county board, in April 2024, Taylor announced that she would run to succeed Drake in the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/29/milwaukee-county-supervisor-sequanna-taylor-running-for-legislature/73412122007/ |title= Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor announces bid for state Assembly seat |first= Vanessa |last= Swales |newspaper= ] |date= April 29, 2024 |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> No Republican ran in the 11th district, which was overwhelmingly Democratic, but Taylor faced a contested Democratic primary against Milwaukee graduate student Amillia Heredia.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/08/10/vote-tuesday-milwaukee-senate-and-assembly-races/ |title= Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races |date= August 10, 2024 |first= Graham |last= Kilmer |work= Urban Milwaukee |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> Taylor won the primary with over 83% of the vote,<ref name="2024pri">{{cite report|url= https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/County%20by%20County%20Report_Assembly%20Contests.pdf |title= County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary |date= August 26, 2024 |page= 11 |publisher= ] |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> and won the general election without opposition.<ref name="2024gen">{{cite report|url= https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/County%20by%20County%20Report_Assembly.pdf |title= County by County Report - 2024 General Election |publisher= ] |date= November 27, 2024 |page= 11 |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> She is set to take office in January 2025. In 2023, state representative ] announced she would forgo re-election to run instead for ]. Just after winning her fifth term on the county board, in April 2024, Taylor announced that she would run to succeed Drake in the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/29/milwaukee-county-supervisor-sequanna-taylor-running-for-legislature/73412122007/ |title= Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor announces bid for state Assembly seat |first= Vanessa |last= Swales |newspaper= ] |date= April 29, 2024 |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> No Republican ran in the 11th district, which was overwhelmingly Democratic, but Taylor faced a contested Democratic primary against Milwaukee graduate student Amillia Heredia.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/08/10/vote-tuesday-milwaukee-senate-and-assembly-races/ |title= Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races |date= August 10, 2024 |first= Graham |last= Kilmer |work= Urban Milwaukee |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> Taylor won the primary with over 83% of the vote,<ref name="2024pri">{{cite report|url= https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/County%20by%20County%20Report_Assembly%20Contests.pdf |title= County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary |date= August 26, 2024 |page= 11 |publisher= ] |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> and won the general election without opposition.<ref name="2024gen">{{cite report|url= https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/County%20by%20County%20Report_Assembly.pdf |title= County by County Report - 2024 General Election |publisher= ] |date= November 27, 2024 |page= 11 |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref>


==Personal life and family== ==Personal life and family==
While in high school, Taylor became romantically involved with an older man, and eventually married him. They had two children together before divorcing. Taylor alleged that he had been emotionally abusive.<ref name="influencer">{{cite news|url= https://shepherdexpress.com/news/central-city-stories/black-influencer-dr-sequanna-taylor-working-to-improve-her-c/ |title= Black Influencer Dr. Sequanna Taylor: Working to Improve Her Community |first= Tom |last= Jenz |date= May 22, 2023 |work = Shepherd Express |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref> While in high school, Taylor became romantically involved with an older man, and eventually married him. They had two children together before divorcing. Taylor alleged that he had been emotionally abusive.<ref name="influencer">{{cite news|url= https://shepherdexpress.com/news/central-city-stories/black-influencer-dr-sequanna-taylor-working-to-improve-her-c/ |title= Black Influencer Dr. Sequanna Taylor: Working to Improve Her Community |first= Tom |last= Jenz |date= May 22, 2023 |work = Shepherd Express |accessdate= December 11, 2024 }}</ref>


In 2022, Taylor received an honorary doctorate degree from ], in the field of entrepreneurship and business administration. In 2022, Taylor received an honorary doctorate degree from ], in the field of entrepreneurship and business administration.
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 6 January 2025

21st century American politician
Sequanna Taylor
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2025
Preceded byDora Drake
Member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 2022
Preceded byMarcelia Nicholson
Constituency5th district
In office
April 2016 – April 2022
Preceded byKhalif Rainey
Succeeded byWillie Johnson Jr.
Constituency2nd district
Personal details
BornJuly 1979 (age 45)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spousedivorced
Children4
Residence(s)Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Education
WebsiteOfficial website (County)

Sequanna Taylor (born July 1979) is an American educator, community organizer, and Democratic politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 11th Assembly district since 2025. She is also currently a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, since 2016, and a former member of the board of the Milwaukee Public Schools.

Biography

Sequanna Taylor was born, raised, and has lived most of her life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She grew up in the Amani neighborhood, on Milwaukee's northwest side. She was the first member of her family to graduate from high school and college.

She worked for 15 years in the Milwaukee Public Schools as a coordinator for the parents of special needs students. She attended college at night while working and raising her children, earning her associate's degree from Concordia University Wisconsin, and then her bachelor's degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Through her work in Milwaukee schools, she became active in the teacher's union, the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, and eventually became a member of the union leadership and a member of the board of directors of the National Education Association.

Political career

In 2016, Taylor made her first bid for public office, running for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in the 2nd district seat being vacated by Khalif Rainey. She has been re-elected every two years since then, though she was redistricted to the 5th county board district in 2022. In 2019, she also won a seat on the board of education of the Milwaukee Public Schools, and served a four year term in that role.

In 2023, state representative Dora Drake announced she would forgo re-election to run instead for Wisconsin Senate. Just after winning her fifth term on the county board, in April 2024, Taylor announced that she would run to succeed Drake in the 11th district of the Wisconsin State Assembly. No Republican ran in the 11th district, which was overwhelmingly Democratic, but Taylor faced a contested Democratic primary against Milwaukee graduate student Amillia Heredia. Taylor won the primary with over 83% of the vote, and won the general election without opposition.

Personal life and family

While in high school, Taylor became romantically involved with an older man, and eventually married him. They had two children together before divorcing. Taylor alleged that he had been emotionally abusive.

In 2022, Taylor received an honorary doctorate degree from Trinity International University, in the field of entrepreneurship and business administration.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2024)

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2024 Primary Aug. 13 Sequanna Taylor Democratic 3,927 83.25% Amillia Heredia Dem. 774 16.41% 4,717 3,153
General Nov. 5 Sequanna Taylor Democratic 20,392 98.77% --unopposed-- 20,646 20,138

References

  1. "Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris" (PDF). Office of Supervisor Sequanna Taylor (Press release). January 20, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2024 – via Wispolitics.com.
  2. ^ Jenz, Tom (May 22, 2023). "Black Influencer Dr. Sequanna Taylor: Working to Improve Her Community". Shepherd Express. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. "Sequanna Taylor - 5th District Supervisor". Milwaukee County. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. Swales, Vanessa (April 29, 2024). "Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor announces bid for state Assembly seat". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. Kilmer, Graham (August 10, 2024). "Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. ^ County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2024. p. 11. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  7. ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 11. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded byDora Drake Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 11th district
January 6, 2025 – present 		Incumbent
Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
107th Wisconsin Legislature (2025–2027)
  1. ▌Joel Kitchens (R)
  2. ▌Shae Sortwell (R)
  3. ▌Ron Tusler (R)
  4. ▌David Steffen (R)
  5. ▌Joy Goeben (R)
  6. ▌Elijah Behnke (R)
  7. ▌Karen Kirsch (D)
  8. ▌Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)
  9. ▌Priscilla Prado (D)
  10. ▌Darrin Madison (D)
  11. ▌Sequanna Taylor (D)
  12. ▌Russell Goodwin (D)
  13. ▌Robyn Vining (D)
  14. ▌Angelito Tenorio (D)
  15. ▌Adam Neylon (R)
  16. ▌Kalan Haywood (D)
  17. ▌Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)
  18. ▌Margaret Arney (D)
  19. ▌Ryan Clancy (D)
  20. ▌Christine Sinicki (D)
  21. ▌Jessie Rodriguez (R)
  22. ▌Paul Melotik (R)
  23. ▌Deb Andraca (D)
  24. ▌Dan Knodl (R)
  25. ▌Paul Tittl (R)
  26. ▌Joe Sheehan (D)
  27. ▌Lindee Brill (R)
  28. ▌Robin Kreibich (R)
  29. ▌Treig Pronschinske (R)
  30. ▌Shannon Zimmerman (R)
  31. ▌Tyler August (R)
  32. ▌Amanda Nedweski (R)
  33. ▌Robin Vos (R)
  34. ▌Rob Swearingen (R)
  35. ▌Calvin Callahan (R)
  36. ▌Jeffrey Mursau (R)
  37. ▌Mark Born (R)
  38. ▌William Penterman (R)
  39. ▌Alex Dallman (R)
  40. ▌Karen DeSanto (D)
  41. ▌Tony Kurtz (R)
  42. ▌Maureen McCarville (D)
  43. ▌Brienne Brown (D)
  44. ▌Ann Roe (D)
  45. ▌Clinton Anderson (D)
  46. ▌Joan Fitzgerald (politician) (D)
  47. ▌Randy Udell (D)
  48. ▌Andrew Hysell (D)
  49. ▌Travis Tranel (R)
  50. ▌Jenna Jacobson (D)
  51. ▌Todd Novak (R)
  52. ▌Lee Snodgrass (D)
  53. ▌Dean Kaufert (R)
  54. ▌Lori Palmeri (D)
  55. ▌Nate Gustafson (R)
  56. ▌Dave Murphy (R)
  57. ▌Kevin D. Petersen (R)
  58. ▌Rick Gundrum (R)
  59. ▌Robert Brooks (R)
  60. ▌Jerry L. O'Connor (R)
  61. ▌Bob Donovan (R)
  62. ▌Angelina Cruz (D)
  63. ▌Robert Wittke (R)
  64. ▌Tip McGuire (D)
  65. ▌Ben DeSmidt (D)
  66. ▌Greta Neubauer (D)
  67. ▌David Armstrong (R)
  68. ▌Rob Summerfield (R)
  69. ▌Karen Hurd (R)
  70. ▌Nancy VanderMeer (R)
  71. ▌Vinnie Miresse (D)
  72. ▌Scott Krug (R)
  73. ▌Angela Stroud (D)
  74. ▌Chanz Green (R)
  75. ▌Duke Tucker (R)
  76. ▌Francesca Hong (D)
  77. ▌Renuka Mayadev (D)
  78. ▌Shelia Stubbs (D)
  79. ▌Lisa Subeck (D)
  80. ▌Mike Bare (D)
  81. ▌Alex Joers (D)
  82. ▌Scott Allen (R)
  83. ▌Dave Maxey (R)
  84. ▌Chuck Wichgers (R)
  85. ▌Patrick Snyder (R)
  86. ▌John Spiros (R)
  87. ▌Brent Jacobson (R)
  88. ▌Ben Franklin (R)
  89. ▌Ryan Spaude (D)
  90. ▌Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)
  91. ▌Jodi Emerson (D)
  92. ▌Clint Moses (R)
  93. ▌Christian Phelps (D)
  94. ▌Steve Doyle (D)
  95. ▌Jill Billings (D)
  96. ▌Tara Johnson (D)
  97. ▌Cindi Duchow (R)
  98. ▌Jim Piwowarczyk (R)
  99. ▌Barbara Dittrich (R)
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