21st century American politician (born 1964)
Paul Farrow
Assumed office Preceded by Daniel P. Vrakas In office Preceded by Andrew Hitt Succeeded by Brian Schimming In office Preceded by Rich Zipperer Succeeded by Chris Kapenga In office [ 1] Preceded by Rich Zipperer Succeeded by Adam Neylon
Born (1964-07-17 ) July 17, 1964 (age 60) Milwaukee , Wisconsin , U.S.Political party Republican Spouse
Children 2 Parents Education University of Wisconsin, Waukesha Waukesha County Technical College Carroll University (BA )Website Campaign website
Paul Farrow (born July 17, 1964) is an American businessman and Republican politician from Pewaukee, Wisconsin . He is the county executive of Waukesha County, Wisconsin , since 2015. He previously served two years each in the Wisconsin Senate and State Assembly , and was chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin from August 2021 through December 2022.
His mother, Margaret Farrow , was the first female lieutenant governor of Wisconsin .
Biography
Paul Farrow was born with a twin brother on July 17, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin .[ 2] Marquette University High School in 1982. After attending the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee at Waukesha , Farrow transferred to Waukesha County Technical College and earned his associate's degree in 1987. He continued his education at Carroll University , and earned his bachelor's degree in 1991.[ 3]
He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010.[ 4] [ 5] Scott Walker 's Deputy Chief of Staff.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
He was elected to Senate leadership in his second term serving as the Assistant Majority Leader.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
Farrow greeting President Donald Trump in 2019 On April 7, 2015, he was elected Waukesha County County Executive .[ 13]
Personal life
Paul Farrow is one of five sons born to John and Margaret Farrow . Margaret Farrow served 12 years in the Wisconsin Senate before being selected to serve as lieutenant governor in 2001. She was the first female lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.[ 14] twin brother.[ 2]
Paul Farrow married Amy Vaitl in 1987.[ 15] [ 14]
Electoral history
Year
Election
Date
Elected
Defeated
Total
Plurality
2010
Primary[ 4]
Sep. 14
Paul Farrow Republican
7,394
60.09%
Thomas Schellinger
Rep.
4,901
39.83%
12,304
2,493
General[ 5]
Nov. 2
Paul Farrow Republican
22,236
76.57%
Victor Weers
Dem.
6,788
23.37%
29,040
15,448
2012
General[ 6]
Nov. 6
Paul Farrow (inc)Republican
22,665
70.42%
Eric Prudent
Dem.
9,503
29.52%
32,187
13,162
Year
Election
Date
Elected
Defeated
Total
Plurality
2012(special)
Special[ 6]
Nov. 6
Paul Farrow Republican
31,927
52.32%
Chris Kapenga Rep.
29,027
47.57%
61,023
2,900
Special[ 7]
Dec. 4
Paul Farrow Republican
6,909
98.07%
--unopposed--
7,045
6,773
2014
General[ 8]
Nov. 4
Paul Farrow (inc)Republican
59,199
73.86%
Sherryll Shaddock
Dem.
20,899
26.07%
80,151
38,300
References
^ https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/related/journals/assembly/20121227 [bare URL ^ a b "Birth Announcements" . Kenosha News . Retrieved 13 October 2024 – via Newspapers.com .^ "Senator Paul F. Farrow" . Wisconsin Legislature . Retrieved 13 October 2024 .^ a b Canvass Results for 2010 Partisan Primary - 9/14/2010 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board . 27 September 2010. p. 69. Retrieved 12 October 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society .^ a b Canvass Results for 2010 General Election - 11/2/2010 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board . 1 December 2010. p. 33. Retrieved 12 October 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society .^ a b c Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board . 26 December 2012. pp. 32, 46. Retrieved 12 October 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society .^ a b Barish, Lawrence S.; Lemanski, Lynn, eds. (2013). "Elections" (PDF) . State of Wisconsin 2013–2014 Blue Book (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau . pp. 892, 894, 907, 910. ISBN 978-0-9752820-6-9 . Retrieved 13 October 2024 . ^ a b "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014" (PDF) . Wisconsin Government Accountability Board . 26 November 2014. p. 9. Retrieved 12 October 2024 – via Wisconsin Elections Commission .^ https://legis.wisconsin.gov/eupdates/Sen06/State%20Senate%20Member%20Directory.pdf [bare URL PDF ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Paul Farrow, pg. 84
^ Wisconsin State Legislature ^ Paul Farrow campaign website ^ 'Election 2015: Paul Farrow elected Waukesha County exec; Van De Water out as judge,' Milwaukee Sentinel Journal Dan Behm, April 7, 2015
^ a b "About Paul Farrow" . Waukesha County, Wisconsin . Retrieved 13 October 2024 .^ "Waukesha County Freeman" . 15 August 1987. p. 22. Retrieved 13 October 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
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