Friends of Melissa Sargent

Who am I?

Melissa Sargent was born, raised, and educated in Madison. Now she and her husband Justin are raising their four boys, Devin, Bailey, Keanan and Trystan, on Madison's Northside where they are very active in their community. Melissa is a small business owner and is currently serving her second term on the Dane County Board. Melissa is running in the 48th Assembly District.

As an elected County Board Supervisor, Melissa is a passionate progressive leader. As a member and now chair of Dane County's Health and Human Needs Committee, she has a solid record of working to make sure public safety net programs are in place. Melissa is committed to strengthening public education, restoring womens rights and workers rights, recruiting good businesses with family supporting jobs, and safeguarding a healthy environment. Melissa has also championed open, transparent, and accountable government. She is a team player, who has played a key role in dramatically increasing the number of democrats on the County Board.

Why am I running?

There is much work to be done in Wisconsin right now to protect and rebuild the Wisconsin Way. I enjoy balancing family life with a commitment to political and public involvement. I believe that my civic involvement provides a good example to my family and friends of what is needed to secure a better future for our citizens and society. I am excited to be running for the Wisconsin State Assembly and representing my neighbors at a state level. I know that I can help move Wisconsins progressive values forward with my energy, vision and belief that government exists to serve its people.

My Goals

Providing a strong and effective voice for my constituents in the capitol and throughout the 48th assembly district that prioritizes an open, transparent, and accountable government.

Protecting and rebuilding Wisconsin's progressive ideals including strengthening public education, recruiting good businesses with family supporting jobs, protect workers right to organize and bargain, as well as safeguarding a healthy & clean environment.

My DFA Values

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My Campaign is People Powered!

My campaign is being funded by my friends, family and neighbors.

I have a growing list of over 300 people from within the district who have lent their names to my campaign as supports - more added every day.

I am a proud graduate of the Emerge WI program.

Voice support

8 people support this campaign.


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