Cathy Stepp
Cathy Stepp (August 17, 1963) is a Wisconsin politician and business owner.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Stepp graduated from Oak Creek High School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Stepp and her husband own a construction business. In 2002, Stepp successfully challenged Democratic Sen. Kimberly Plache for Plache's Racine County-based State Senate seat. From 2003 until 2007, Stepp served as a Republican in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 21st District.[1] Stepp chose not to run for re-election in 2006 and was succeeded by Democrat John Lehman.
In January 2011, Governor Scott Walker appointed Stepp to be his Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).[2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cathy Stepp | 25,367 | 50.77 | ||
| Democratic | Kimberly Plache (incumbent) | 24,594 | 49.23 | ||
| Wisconsin State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kimberly Plache |
Wisconsin State Senator - 21st District 2003 – 2007 |
Succeeded by John Lehman |
Notes
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